Binding: Hardcover Format: Bargain Price Label: Amazon Remainders Account Manufacturer: Amazon Remainders Account Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 336 Publication Date: 2003-12-31 Publisher: Amazon Remainders Account Studio: Amazon Remainders Account
Editorial Review:
From America's premier fantasy writer---#1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Crossroads of Twilight---comes an expanded version of his novella "New Spring," first published in the Legends collection.
For three days battle has raged in the snow around the great city of Tar Valon. In the city, a Foretelling of the future is uttered. On the slopes of Dragonmount, the immense mountain that looms over the city, is born an infant prophesied to change the world. That child must be found before the forces of the Shadow have an opportunity to kill him. Moiraine Damodred, a young Accepted soon to be raised to Aes Sedai, and Lan Mandragoran, a soldier fighting in the battle, are set on paths that will bind their lives together. But those paths are filled with complications and dangers, for Moiraine, of the Royal House of Cairhien, whose king has just died, and Lan, considered the uncrowned king of a nation long dead, find their lives threatened by the plots of those seeking power. "New Spring" related some of these events, in compressed form; New Spring: The Novel tells the whole story.
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Customer Reviews:
Customer Rating: Summary: Breezy - back to basics for Jordan Comment: Many were angry when this book appeared - what was Jordan doing writing a prequel novellette when the main story was still incomplete? (this book was released between Books 10 and 11 of the main narrative) On hindsight, there is some justification to this charge, as Jordan passed away before completing his magnum opus. However, upon (finally) reading this book, I can see why he wanted to write it, and the tone and pace is reminiscent of the early WoT books - it's fast, has lots of action and intrigue, and more occurs in this 300-page book than in any of 1000-page books 6-10 of the main storyline.
This book basically sets the scene for Morraine's search for the Dragon Reborn. In the first WoT book, she and Lan have been together for many years, trying to find the baby/boy/man who is prophesised to fight the Dark One at the Final Battle. How does Morraine know where to look? Why do she and Siaun (the eventual head of the Aes Sedei) seem to be the only ones convinced of the Dragon's existence? How did Morraine and her warder Lan come together (especially as he is actually a King, albeit of a kingdom long lost to the Dark One's Blight)? How did Siuan know about the Black Ajah (when she set Nynaeve, Egwene, and Elayne to hunt it)? Read this book to find out the answers!
As I mentioned, there is lots here to like - although short, there is still lots of plotting, intrigue, and action. There are some inspired parts, such as switching between Lan's and Morraine's perspectives as they first travel together (before Lan in bonded). Unfortunately, there are many of the typical annoyances - for example, Morraine becomes a vindictive brat through the latter half of the book. But the positives outweigh the negatives and it's a fun read.
As for when this book should be read, it would be best to read it more-or-less when it was written (i.e. after Book 10). It could probably be read earlier (say, anytime after the deposition of Siuan and the splitting of the White Tower), but certainly shouldn't be read as your entry into Jordan's world - too many things are taken for granted as common knowledge of the reader. Customer Rating: Summary: New Spring by Robert Jordan Comment: A goodbook but far too expensive on the Amazon site.I found out afterwards that I coiuld have pruchased for half the price and no postage. Customer Rating: Summary: Not bad Comment: I didn't get this book untill I had all the other books. This one I liked more then some of the other becasue the books not so big, I dont like to set a book down untill I am done reading.
Now just waiting on the last book. I wonder how wierd its going to be to read a book from the same series but diffrent auther. Customer Rating: Summary: A good prequel that answered questions for me. Very satisfying. Comment: I really enjoy seeing how people got to the point where The Wheel of Time begins. It also gives more depth to the character's motivations. I loved it. Customer Rating: Summary: Reccomended Comment: I read New Spring several years ago, and I remember enjoying it greatly. Same old complaints (and there are some complaints), but if you can get beyond them it really is a remarkable world and an excellent break from the extreme complications in the later books. I think this is why Robert Jordan wrote it; it is so complex, and this novel is a break from all that. It's short, too. If you like Robert Jordan's style, The Wheel of Time universe or anything else about WoT books, you'll love the prequel. I enjoy the fact that it focuses on Aes Sedai, and happy that the main character is Moiraine! Go for it, you won't be sorry. Check your library if you're worried that it will be a waste of money (which it certainly won't be).
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