Knife Of Dreams

Knife of Dreams (2006) – Robert Jordan
Tor Fantasy | ISBN: 0812577566
Condition: As New | Sold by Crappy Old Books

The Wheel of Time turns, ages come and pass, ancient prophecies unfold, and somewhere in a distant kingdom an exceptionally important individual is almost certainly refusing to tell anybody else what is going on. Welcome to Robert Jordan’s magnificent fantasy universe, where destiny is unavoidable, politics is exhausting, and even a relatively straightforward journey can involve seventeen competing factions, several mysterious prophecies and an argument about who ought to be in charge.

Knife of Dreams is the eleventh volume in Jordan’s monumental Wheel of Time series, an epic undertaking so vast that most ordinary fantasy trilogies resemble short notes left on the refrigerator.

The Last Battle approaches, the Dark One’s influence spreads, and the world is beginning to unravel beneath the combined pressures of war, political intrigue and supernatural catastrophe. Rand al’Thor, the Dragon Reborn, must confront the terrifying responsibilities of his destiny while attempting to unite a world whose rulers seem determined to argue among themselves until the apocalypse has finished.

Meanwhile, Mat Cauthon continues his adventures with his customary combination of outrageous luck, tactical brilliance and an almost heroic determination to avoid responsibilities that invariably find him anyway.

Perrin Aybara faces desperate choices in his efforts to rescue Faile, while Elayne struggles with the complicated business of securing a throne in a political environment where apparently everybody has a competing claim, a private army or an exceptionally inconvenient opinion.

Egwene’s struggle within the divided White Tower adds another layer of tension, as the Aes Sedai demonstrate that possessing extraordinary magical abilities does not necessarily make an organisation any better at conducting its internal affairs.

Indeed, the White Tower occasionally resembles a particularly unpleasant committee meeting in which several members possess the ability to set their colleagues on fire.

Jordan’s extraordinary achievement lies in the immense detail of his fictional world. Its nations have distinct customs, its characters possess complicated histories, and its magical system operates within an elaborate framework of rules, traditions and consequences.

By this stage of the saga, countless storylines are moving towards confrontation, long-established mysteries are developing new significance, and the approaching conflict threatens to sweep aside the fragile arrangements upon which civilisation depends.

Originally published in 2005, Knife of Dreams was the final Wheel of Time novel completed entirely by Robert Jordan before his death in 2007. It therefore holds particular significance for admirers of the series, marking an important stage in the epic journey that would subsequently be concluded by Brandon Sanderson.

This 2006 Tor Fantasy edition, offered in As New condition by Crappy Old Books, is an excellent acquisition for Robert Jordan collectors, established followers of The Wheel of Time and enthusiasts of grand, intricate fantasy adventures.

A sweeping tale of courage, destiny, betrayal, magic and the extraordinary difficulty of persuading humanity to cooperate when the end of the world is rapidly approaching.

Because saving civilisation is never straightforward.

Especially when everyone has a prophecy, nobody agrees on its interpretation, and the fate of existence depends upon people who can barely manage to agree where to have dinner.

The Wheel weaves as the Wheel wills.

Which is a splendid explanation for practically everything, provided nobody asks you to clarify what it actually means.

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