The Great Hunt (The Wheel of Time, Book 2)
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The Great Hunt (The Wheel of Time, Book 2)
Robert Jordan
Manufacturer: Tor Fantasy
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ASIN: 0812517725

Book Description

The Wheel of Time turns and Ages come and pass. What was, what will be, and what is, may yet fall under the Shadow. For centuries, gleemen have told of The Great Hunt of the Horn. Now the Horn itself is found: the Horn of Valere long thought only legend, the Horn which will raise the dead heroes of the ages.And it is stolen.

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Not Free SF Reader.......2007-09-03

A couple of threads to this book. The party involved in going after the magical Horn of Valere, which the bad guys have nicked.

The females have to go and deal with the serpentine and savage politics of the sorceress types of the Aes Sedai, at their base, win the argument there, and stay alive.

Rand, by the end, is definitely not your rural village kid anymore.


4 out of 5 stars Really enjoyed.......2007-07-29

I really enjoyed this book. This is the first type of fantasy books i have ever read and i really like it. This series was recommended to me by a friend and absolutely love it! Was very hard to put down.

5 out of 5 stars JmeascsKeinnon.......2007-06-18

THis book is just great. The horn of Valere is stolen from fal Dara by Myrrdraal and something else...something even more powerful than a myrddraal, more deadly, more dangerous. Together, Rand, Lord Agelmar, Loial, and a handful of soldiers go to retrieve the horn. Rand meets Selene, a mysterious woman who appears to them in a world that could only be reached by one touching the One Power. however, she says she isn't Aes Sedai, and shows as much contempt for those so-called "Tar Valon witches" as for the Dark One himself. So who is she? I'll let you figure that out for yourselves. While Rand is busy meeting her, Egwene and Nynaeve set out for the White Tower, meeting Elayne and Min, minor characters in the Eye of the World. Their adventures lead them to a people more wicked then they had every dreamed possible; and also the discovery that the Black Ajah really exists.



However, the Wheel of Time also has its faults, like every book published.

Here are a few that i find particularly annoying.



. Characters can hardly think a sentence with out adding a, "Light!" or a, "Burn me/her!" or a, "Blood and ashes!",occasionaly a "Blood and Bloody ashes." At first i just found it amusing, but as the series progress these phrases start to appear at least once on every single page. Yes, annoying, repetetive, irritating...you get the point.

. Men, especially, Rand, are such fools. Are they always falling for woman merely because she looks good? It seems so. Rand moons after selene because, well, "Light, but she's beautiful." Sames for Egwene to Galad, "Light, he's so beautiful." Ugh! it's enough to drive one crazy, the way R. J makes such a point of this. Oh, well, the books already published, though.



Now, since i went through the negatives, i'd better do the credits, too. As follows...



. Cliff hanger on almost every chapter.

. New magical things, surprising and creative.



The Wheel of Time is a series worth its weight in gold. To read one book is like entering a whole new world, filled with prophesy, adventure, and plenty of magic; to read the next is like to live in that world, experience it for oneself. Robert Jordan is an exceptional and extraordinary writer; I highly recommend his books to anyone willing to get addicted to series.



4 out of 5 stars Entertaining with some jarring moments.......2007-04-13

I found this version to be well done. The readers were dynamic, and seldom boring in tone. My one big issue with the presentation is the change on certain chapters to a different reader. Each of the two readers remain consistant in their seperate chapters with the pronuonciation of characters names and the names of places. However, the readers are not consistant with each other. This makes for some confusing moments as you try to figure out that a character is talking about the same thing/person/place that was being talked about just a chapter before. Someone who has read the series in paperback will have less of an issue, but I could see more problems for someone who is just being introduced to this book.
Otherwise, I enjoyed this audiobook. I have read all of Jordan's Wheel of Time series available, and this is an excellent presentation of his work in The Great Hunt. I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys a good audiobook.

4 out of 5 stars Good, bloated fantasy.......2007-03-30

The Great Hunt continues the saga of Rand al'Thor and his teen cronies as they search for the 'horn of valere' a mythic relic reputed to bring dead heroes back to life. Along the way, the group gets split up, several new characters are added, and revelations about Rand and his role in the upcoming battle unfolds.

I liked the Great Hunt more than the Wheel of time. The characters are slightly better written, more mature, and I liked the Seanchan. I also liked fewer dream sequences than the first and fewer appearances from the "I'm so eeeeeeevilll..." villain, Shai'tan.

Negatives: I admit I found Rand a bit tedious, though. Must every female character find him hot? Perhaps a bit of Mary-Suism there. The parts with the wookie-like Loial just held no interest for me. Also the Ais Sidai are quite stereotyped: all browns are nerdy introspective people, all reds are man-hating women, all greens idealistic.. A little too cliche for my tastes. Also, I fail to see the attraction as to why so many otherwise normal intelligent people would choose to be dark friends. The author fails to show what enticements/rewards the 'dark lord' offers for the service. Instead we see darkfriends hurt humiliated and abused. I ended up feeling sorry for most of them, which is not, I think what the author intended. Also, I think Paddon Faine has run his course, at least for this reader.

4 stars. Good. Could still use some editing and a few less characters.
New Threads in the Pattern: The Great Hunt, Part 2 (The Wheel of Time, Book 2)
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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New Threads in the Pattern: The Great Hunt, Part 2 (The Wheel of Time, Book 2)
Robert Jordan
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ASIN: 0765348446
Release Date: 2003-12-30

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"Will not be easy to put down," raved Booklist. "The Great Hunt suggests that [The Wheel of Time] will be the definitive exploration of Tolkien's territory for many years to come. Jordan can spin as rich a world and as event-filled a tale as the master."In this second part of the tale after The Hunt Begins, Rand al'Thor-- reluctantly drawn into the quest to recover the Horn ofValere--must face something even more frightening that the Myrddraal and Trollocs: his own true identity.Can Rand really be the Dragon Reborn?

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5 out of 5 stars Remember the Audience!.......2007-04-21

You can't take this as a whole for a Jordan work. It's meant to open up the series to younger kids, not be just half of the Great Hunt. The same goes for all of these shorts.

3 out of 5 stars Why?.......2004-02-21

Robert Jordan's "The Great Hunt" is a great book, undeniably, and as this book is simply the second half of it, it must be as well. However, I can't see any point in buying this, or its partner (the first half of "The Great Hunt," titled "The Hunt Begins"). Granted that the original book was a bit big and bulky, why buy two books that are merely the halves of one? They will cost significantly more. The pacing and flow of the books cannot help but to be skewed by the division. There is no upside to the deal that I can see. Again, I highly recommend the story; it's an excellent example of Jordan at his best. However, just buy the original, save yourself some money, and enjoy the book in its entirety, the way it was meant to be read.
Frommer's Great Escapes From NYC Without Wheels (Wonderful Weekends)
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5 out of 5 stars An invaluable resource for New Yorkers and tourists alike.......2006-08-01

This is a great guide for New Yorkers who want to get out-of-town for the weekend or for visitors who want to go beyond the standard tourist attractions. Detailed and engaging, the book conveniently groups destinations according to type (i.e.--romantic weekends, outdoor activities, kid-friendly escapes). So it's easy to find a spot to match whatever you're in the mood for. Plus, there's a section on fun festivals and special events even lifelong New Yorkers might not know about.

Even if you own a car, this book might make you think twice about using it (especially with currently high gas prices). The author demystifies mass transit and gives all the information you need to feel confident about being "without wheels."

The perfect book for ideas on where to take guests or where to go when you need a breather from the city. Great to have on hand next time you're trying to figure out what to do for the weekend.

5 out of 5 stars A great guide to some easy rides.......2006-05-31

It's okay to know about a place, but it is much better to hear details about it, and getting there, from someone who just made the trip. In the past year author Rovito has done everything described in her book. That was the main reason I bought the book last night (and went through it cover to cover). For instance, I've driven past the castle-like hotel in Tarrytown. Now I know what it is, what it's like and definitely want to spend a weekend there.

As Ms. Rovito points out, it is simple enough for a New Yorker to rent a car and hit the road. But that can be a hassle, easily relieved if you know how to get there by train or bus. The city and the region have terrific public transportation infrastructures that some of us tend to ignore for casual use. For instance, I've heard of and taken for granted the Adirondack Trailways bus line. But Ms. Rovito describes the line as a jewel, above the others, sort of a magic carpet for New Yorkers. And she explains why that is so. With Great Escapes from NYC Without Wheels it is a cinch to get to some pretty cool and elusive places.
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The Great Hoop of Life was painstakingly crafted by countless gnerations of people who cared that future generations might learn and benefit from all previous learning. It is designed to enable us to integrate sequence and logic with wholeness and intuition. It is designed to help us sensitize ourselves to information we might otherwise take for granted or ignore. It is designed to clarify the decision making pprocess, so that we won't fool ourselves about the nature and timing of the decisions we make as we move through life. The wheel takes into account wholeness of circumstance for the individual and for the community . . and provides us with a coherent means through which to understand our location in the context of all our relationships.

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5 out of 5 stars Wonderful.......2003-02-14

Many useful circles for learning and teaching. Already have enlarged my own, and my family and friends' understandings just in my quick sharings after reading. Time to delve in once again.
The Hunt Begins: The Great Hunt, Part 1 (The Wheel of Time, Book 2, Part 1)
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This magical tale "will not be easy to put down," raved Booklist. "The Great Hunt suggests that [The Wheel of Time] will be the definitive exploration of Tolkien's territory for many years to come. Jordan can spin as rich a world and as event-filled a tale as the master."Since they were boys, Rand and his friends have heard the tales of the Great Hunt of the Horn. Fabulous tales of hunters and of a legendary horn that can raise the dead heroes of the ages.But no sooner is the horn found then it is stolen.And Rand begins a quest to find the horn. It's "a grippping story," according to VOYA. "Recommended."

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars amazing book.......2006-07-22

i think this series is amazing and the illustrations really explain alot. i recomend this for readers of all ages. you'll love it

5 out of 5 stars Relax People!.......2005-11-12

I'm getting tired of hearing everyone whine and complain about this series. Put simply the Wheel of Time books are amazing. If you have the time and are interested in reading them, you should.

That said, this book is the first half of the second novel. While some people may see this as a huge corrupt money-making scheme, this is actually a good idea. Many people turn away in horror when they see a novel that is longer than a couple hundred pages. Printing the books like this makes it easier for the story to spread and gain popularity because more people will be willing to read it. And everyone who read the second novel already and was foolish enough to buy this because they got excited when they saw another Wheel of Time product, stop whining, it was your own fault.

I understand why people are frustrated that RJ has not yet completed the series, however, everyone just has to relax. RJ has written 11 novels of this series already as well as a prequel. Hopefully he will finish the series sometime but everyone should stop complaining and realize that RJ has already given us a great gift and he'll finish it when he has nothing left to say. Be thankful for the long novels you've gotten already. I've been happy with every one.

Thank you,
Maxximus

1 out of 5 stars Not-so-great "Hunt".......2005-01-26

Sometimes a hit isn't as good as the second time around. Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time series debuted in the slow, ponderous "Eye of the World." The follow up is "The Great Hunt," with a slightly better plot and some Machievellian intrigues, but the first half "The Hunt Begins: The Great Hunt, Part 1" only illuminates Jordan's many writing flaws.

Rand and company have arrived at the home of the Aes Sedai, the female sorceresses who now hold his fate in their collective hands -- because he can do magic, albeit by accident, they might "gentle" him. What he doesn't know is that Moraine and the Aes Sedai leader, the Amyrlin, are secretly plotting to keep him safe -- because they suspect he is the Dragon Reborn.

All the Aes Sedai intrigues are interrupted when the stronghold is invaded by trollocs and a Myrdraal -- and a message for Rand is scrawled on the wall in blood. Turns out that they were stealing the legendary Horn of Valere, which can raise dead heroes. So Rand and his friends -- including Mat, whose life is bound to a stolen dagger -- go out in search of the horn.

Robert Jordan's books are slow. Really slow. Incredibly slow -- the hero, Rand, spends a hundred pages fretting about something that never happens. He spends an entire chapter getting dressed. Long books -- Dosteyevsky, Thackeray, Tolkien -- are often good things, richly nuanced and full of intricate plotting. But Jordan just seems to be describing everything in detail.

The plot itself has promise -- the action scenes tend to be swift, gritty and tense; the idea of a stolen horn that can raise the dead is an intriguing one. But between it is endless pages of quibbling and personal tics, as well as dozens of minor characters who have no bearing on the plot. For example, Jordan introduces countless Aes Sedai, but only two other than Moraine have any plot purpose.

Sadly, Jordan's writing isn't up to the challenge -- he reads like a second-rate pulp writer. The force of ultimate evil is called Shai'tan (can't he come up with a better name?), and just stops short of cackling out loud. The characters all interact by flirting or bickering, usually with women expressing disdain for the men. Jordan devotes a great deal of attention to the jewelry and clothing of the characters, even devoting a paragraph to a piece of Moraine's jewelry.

The characters are more like a collection of tics and personality flaws than actual people -- Rand spends all his time worrying, but breaks out long enough to be a hero. Nynaeve and Egwene pull their hair and snipe, while Perrin feels inferior and Mat flirts. Of all the characters, Moraine is the only one who comes across as a person, especially since she keeps most of her plans to herself.

"The Great Hunt" is one of those fantasy books that could have been quite good if about three hundred pages had been whittled out of it. As for "The Hunt Begins: The Great Hunt, Part 1," it's half of a bloated fantasy sprawl.

5 out of 5 stars The Great Hunt is still classic.......2005-01-12

Okay, so this is NOT a new addition to the WOT series. It's the 1st half of the 2nd book in the Wheel of Time series.

As a parent who has enjoyed (at least up through Book 6), the Wheel of Time series, I have been pleased that the publishers have broken up the books-- otherwise, my teenage son would not even dream of tackling 700 or 800 pages. I purchased "From the Two Rivers" for him. He devoured that and moved onto "Into the Blight." Now it's time for "The Hunt Begins." Truthfully, I could never have gotten him to read "The Eye of the World" because of its girth.

To the other reviewers and prospective buyers-- you should be aware of what you are purchasing-- the title clearly states that this is Book 2, Part 1-- if you already have read Book 2 then you don't need to but this!

1 out of 5 stars Can You Spell: RIP-OFF?!!.......2004-10-20

If you can, then retitle this book as the biggest money grabbing RIP OFF i have ever come across. I have been anxiously waiting for closure to TEN THICK NOVELS i have lived with, dreamt with and toiled with the characters within. Is the end of this series on the horizon??? Can't tell for sure since the author is too busy repackaging in small bites a cash grab from his once loyal fans. I understand he may be hoping to pull in the ages 9-12 youth readers, but why not FINISH THE SERIES first!!!
Please Goggle his fan page or website and LET HIM KNOW you are NOT WELL PLEASED.
Signed, Horribly Disappointed
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5 out of 5 stars Great Resource!.......2007-05-13

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5 out of 5 stars Buddhism in motion.......2005-04-29

I'm rather surprised that this book hasn't been reviewed here yet. It's been in print for 4 years; to the best of my knowledge it's the only book in English that deals with prayer wheel practice; and it's an excellent book besides.

Motion has long played a significant role in religion. Consider Whirling Dervishes and their trance-inducing movements, or the intense swaying of Hasidic Jews in prayer, or the worship in dance of the American Shakers. In Buddhism one finds full-body prostrations, ritual hand movements known as mudra, and circumambulations of shrines. Less known because less common is the practice of prayer wheels.

The practice is more than just twirling a rotating wheel. It involves recitation of -- typically -- the mantra "Om Mani Padme Hum" while visualizing the light of the thousands of mantras written on reels of paper (or, increasingly, microfilm) reaching out to beings in every state of existence. The wheel itself is only a conveyance for a continual expression of compassion.

THE WHEEL OF GREAT COMPASSION includes the author's own research and thoughts on the practice as well as classic instructions from the pens of eminent Tibetan divines. The book also includes a description of the physical mechanics of the prayer wheel and some thoughts as to how one might make one's own. The book concludes with a sadhana -- a liturgy including visualization -- providing the reader a relatively complete and straightforward way of emptying oneself in service to others.

Highly recommended.
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ASIN: 0966369416

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According to the Sweet Medicine SunDance shamanic tradition, the political and societal transitions at the end of the millennium call for that transition to be reflected within ourselves. In this book, two shamanic teachers provide the keys to realizing our full potential and help direct the journey to soul consciousness.

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1 out of 5 stars Idiotic stereotypical nonsense from a notorious con man.......2002-04-06

Anyone who is dumb enough to think Harley Reagan, a blue-eyed blond, martial arts, gun-toting survivalist world-class pervert, pimp, and friend of porn stars, is an actual Native elder could probably also be sold the Brooklyn Bridge. This is outlandish white racist fantasy of what you wasicus wish we were like. Who in their right mind would not know that this is Eastern Mysticism Lite for Dummies, with pseudo-Indian silly names attached to it?... He's a blond white guy who sometimes pretends to be Cherokee an dsometimes pretends to be Mayan. And all of the time, he's full of BULL like in this piece of trash book...you should ask yourself why in the hell you ever thought this was anything like the truth?

3 out of 5 stars Some truth; some trash........2001-08-20

Thunder Strikes is a Twisted Hairs elder, and of mixed blood.

At the very beginning of the book there is a discussion of a gathering of 144 elders coming together from every part of the world and gathering in Oaxaca, Mexico in 1254 BCE. Where is the evidence of trans oceanic travel more than 3,000 years ago.

Why does a book about Native American Spirituality go into the Eastern mysticism of Karma and Dharma?

We should control our own life instead of worrying about what someone else might say or think. Personal freedom is empowering.

We should give thanks, and bless the food we eat. Two Bears

Wah doh Ogedoda (We give thanks Great Spirit)

5 out of 5 stars Food for the Soul.......2000-06-19

The sacred teachings, which are shared within these covers, definitely feed the soul. If you've never been able to work intimately with the medicine wheel, this book will guide you by the hand. Each time I reread this book, a new 'Aha!' appears ~ I'm reclaiming pieces of my "self" that I wasn't aware were missing! Wonderful addition to everyone's home library.

5 out of 5 stars A serch for 10'ness.......2000-06-08

This book has changed my life. It was one of the first books I had read on my path with heart. Now I am living the life every day. For me I was searching for self worth and a direction in the world. I have found it. I learned who I was and what I had the potential to be. I am singing my shields and dancers awake. I pray for all of those who read this that their flowering tree be awake or ready to awaken. Wado!

5 out of 5 stars A powerful tool for your spiritual awakening........2000-06-06

The ancient wisdom and knowledge presented in SONG OF THE DEER by Thunder Strikes With Jan Orsi, is a gift to our world beyond measure and price. I found so much understanding, direction and clarity with in these pages, which has totally excellerated my transformation and has offered me deeper connections with life, and my path of heart. SONG OF THE DEER teaches an unique perspective on how to read life through Shamanic wheels, revealing it's matrixs. A book that walks in power and strenght, loaded with the experience of many centuries of living. Wado!
The Great Wheel
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    The Great Wheel
    Robert Lawson
    Manufacturer: Walker Books for Young Readers
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    ASIN: 0802777058

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    Your fortune lies to the west. Keep your face to the sunset . . . and one day you’ll ride the greatest wheel in all the world.” When Aunt Honora reads this fortune in his tea leaves, Conn Kilroy knows he is destined for greater things than his small Irish village can offer. A letter from his uncle Michael in America offering Conn a partnership in his New York contracting company sets Conn on his western adventure. Just a few short months later Conn’s Uncle Patrick lures him even farther west to Chicago, where they join the hardworking crew building what some called Ferris’s Folly—the first Ferris wheel—then the largest wheel in the world and the showpiece of Chicago’s 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition.
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