Tolkien had it right--for his time. Robert Jordan takes that idea and brings it to another level. I have never read a book or series of books so fascinating. The world he creates is completely believable and his rules of magic are deep and always true to itself. I have read other books where the laws of magic suddenly change and it leaves me with a feeling of disappointment. I can gaurantee that there will be no such feeling of disappointment after reading this series. To summarize, the book is about three young men and two young women from a small villiage that embark on a journey unlike any---ever. Men with magic ability end up going insane because an evil being has placed a taint on the male half of the Power. This means that the female half of the Power is the only useable half. I cannot tell more without ruining the plot, but it is a MUST READ for any Fantasy fanatic! The World of Robert Jordan's wheel of time offers insight to his world and with vivid pictures, helps to broaden understanding of his series.

Recommended: Yes