The Dragon Reborn

Book Three of The Wheel of Time

By: Robert Jordan

Narrated by: Kate Reading, Michael Kramer

Length: 24 hrs and 48 mins

Publisher's summary

Now an original series starring Rosamund Pike as Moiraine!

In The Dragon Reborn, the third novel in Robert Jordan’s number one New York Times best-selling epic fantasy series, The Wheel of Time®, Rand al’Thor undertakes a journey to prove himself worthy of being the Champion of Light.

Winter has stopped the war - almost - yet men are dying, calling out for the Dragon. But where is he?

Rand al’Thor has been proclaimed the Dragon Reborn. Traveling to the great fortress known as the Stone of Tear, he plans to find the sword Callandor, which can only be wielded by the Champion of Light, and discover if he truly is destined to battle The Dark One. Following Rand, Moiraine and their friends battle Darkhounds on the hunt, hoping they reach the Heart of the Stone in time for the next great test awaiting the Dragon Reborn.

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 number one New York Times best sellers, 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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#2 The Great Hunt
#3 The Dragon Reborn
#4 The Shadow Rising
#5 The Fires of Heaven
#6 Lord of Chaos
#7 A Crown of Swords
#8 The Path of Daggers
#9 Winter's Heart
#10 Crossroads of Twilight
#11 Knife of Dreams

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#13 Towers of Midnight
#14 A Memory of Light

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Critic reviews

"Jordan has come to dominate the world Tolkien began to reveal." (The New York Times)
"Large and splendid. The saga reaches a new level of emotional impact." (Chicago Sun-Times)

Better than the 2nd book.

Loved book 1, almost gave up on book2, book 3 was good and brought the plot forward as well as some character development. Detracting immature behavior in the girls and stupid tugging of braids.

Great Movement.

I loved that this book focused a lot on Matt and Perrin. Perrin is the most developed character, and he's the only one who has a brain so far. I didn't enjoy the narration as much. I had to reduce the speed to .85 again. The story progressed so well in this book.

starting next book now

each chapter is better than the previous. Each book better than the last. starting next book now.

too much Kate Reading reading in this one.

I find myself skipping her dialogue, but maybe it's just this book had too much chickdom

another masterpiece by Jordan

the narrator was wonderful. I really enjoyed the different voices they used to portray all the deep characters in this world.

How does he do it?

This is the third book in the series and I am still hooked. How does he keep so many interesting story lines going. I count seven significant characters that we are following through the wheels of time.

Excellent.

I love being able to listen to these books. Last time I read them I had a long gap between books and it was easy to forget important details but with the audio it's easy for me to keep a steady routine of listening and none of the details escape me. This book gives you the first glimpse into Mat's perspective who is one of my favorite characters in the series. Great performance and though that book is long it has a fast pace.

Incredible, but slower build than 'The Great Hunt'

This is an incredible story. Extremely well read, and exciting throughout.

There is a long build before things really start to move in the story, but the build weaves together very well in the end.

Rand needs to get his $×!+ together

I think Mat is my new favorite character. This book spent its time upgrading the first books side characters with exposition. Turning them into my favorite characters. I do wish that Naeneave and the girls would be nicer to Mat and Perrin though. Poor guys.

A wonderfully entrancing tale

The wheel of time is written so perfectly. It’s tale keeps you guessing with a story shaped around its characters and their personal growth. You gain deeper looks into their lives with each passing book and I cannot wait to start the next one. Jordan does a fantastic job of creating intrigue from legend and crafting a fabulous world to lose yourself into.