A Crown of Swords
Book Seven of 'The Wheel of Time'
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Publisher Description
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In A Crown of Swords, the seventh novel in Robert Jordan’s #1 New York Times bestselling epic fantasy series, The Wheel of Time®, a rebellious uprising threatens Rand al’Thor's rule as he prepares to battle an even more dangerous enemy.
Incited by nobles seeking to reclaim their places of power, armies march against the Dragon Reborn. As Rand tries to restore order, he discovers a lack of loyalty even among the warrior Aiel, and still mistrusts the rebel Aes Sedai even though they swore allegiance.
But nothing can stop Rand and his Asha'man soldiers from storming the city of Illian to confront the Forsaken Sammael, and challenge him to a duel of the One Power with the winner taking the Crown of Swords...
Since its debut in 1990, The Wheel of Time® by Robert Jordan has captivated millions of readers around the globe with its scope, originality, and compelling characters. The last six books in series were all instant #1 New York Times bestsellers, and The Eye of the World was named one of America's best-loved novels by PBS's The Great American Read.
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#7 A Crown of Swords
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#9 Winter's Heart
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PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
The seventh volume of Jordan's bestselling high fantasy series carries on the tradition of colossal, dauntingly complex storytelling established by the previous entries (Lord of Chaos, 1994, etc.). In a richly woven post-holocaust world where magic is normally a woman's monopoly and a man who can use it is a menace, Rand al'Thor, a sheepherder, discovered that he could "channel"; he and his companions have gone on to set their world aflame. Here, Rand is engaged in a fight for control of the weather and of the growing number of men and women who have turned out to be magic-wielders. The narrative employs elements of realism rare in high fantasy, including the sense that innocent bystanders are being mauled in an epic joust of magical giants. There's wit at work here, too, in Jordan's exploration of the possibilities created by women being the magic workers. All this comes at the price of enough characters, institutions, spells, countries and so on to intimidate any reader who hasn't followed Rand's adventures from the beginning--and the author is still adding complications. A glossary helps, though, and fans of the series will gobble down this generous addition. Major ad/promo; deluxe leather-bound limited edition.
Customer Reviews
Devoured this one immediately after book 6!
This book continued to develop all of the intertwined storylines & see our favorite characters come further & further "into their own." Favorites without spoiling: Ebou Dar & the Bowl of the Winds, Nyneave's power & Elayne's masterful turning of the tables on the Aes Sedai, Min, Mat's relationship w/ Nyneave & Elayne growing & the darkness spreading as only specks of light come through..seemingly enough to give them a chance for victory against the dark one. Excited for the second half of the series now!
Much better than the show
The books are amazingly well used for character development and plot movement. One of my favorites in the series because of how much the characters grow and change.
Weirdly violent
Sudden introduction of sexual violence and bungled attempt at adult themes in the SEVENTH book of a standard 90s fantasy.