Without spoiling anything, I found the plot to be contained while still serving a greater story – something that is often sacrificed in favor of only seeing the “big picture.”īuilding on the different POVs, there were considerably more of them in this book and it made the story feel considerably larger and deeper for it. That action builds directly into the main plot of the full book. Where EotW took its time, introducing you to characters and a new world, TGH starts with action almost immediately. Where Eye of the World started exclusively with Rand’s POV for hundreds of pages, The Great Hunt begins with a prologue following a darkfriend. Right out of the gate, The Great Hunt set itself apart from Eye of the World. When you look at the classics of fantasy, particularly those that are criticized for resembling Lord of the Rings, the second book is often propped up as the moment the series “became its own.” The Great Hunt is no exception.įollowing the explosive conclusion of Eye of the World, Rand has discovered his abilities with the male half of the One Power and a chest containing the Horn of Valere and the Dragon’s Banner was found.
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