Winter's Heart

Wheel of Time, Book 9

By: Robert Jordan

Narrated by: Kate Reading, Michael Kramer

Length: 24 hrs and 12 mins

Publisher's summary

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In Winter's Heart, the ninth novel in Robert Jordan’s #1 New York Times bestselling epic fantasy series, The Wheel of Time®, Rand al'Thor and his friends face personal trials in their quests to build alliances against the Dark One.

After locating Masema Dagar, the Prophet of the Dragon, on Rand’s behalf, Perrin Aybara returns to his encampment to discover his wife Faile has been abducted by the Shaido Aiel. Determined to reclaim her, Perrin forgoes his mission, risking his army in pursuit of a dangerous and unpredictable enemy.

Wounded and trapped in the Seanchan-occupied city of Ebou Dar, Mat Cauthon is awaiting an opportunity to leave. But he is not the only one in hiding. Three Aes Sedai are desperate to escape. As Mat seeks a way to smuggle them all out of the city, he encounters his own prophesized fate when he meets the Daughter of the Nine Moons.

Rand himself is on a mission of vengeance. He has tracked the traitorous Asha’man who tried to kill him to Far Madding. It is a city where no one is capable of channeling the One Power, leaving Rand vulnerable to those who would stop at nothing to destroy 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 #1 New York Times bestsellers, 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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Still all in

The last chapter was epic made the story's lack of progression fade and forgiven.

one of the most under-rated books for the series

great book. very well written and done. A lot of story build up and climactic ending.

Better book than previous

I thought this book in the series had better movement. The ending was a little chaotic, and left a lot of wondering what happened. I am glad I do not have to wait to listen to the next book.

The readers do a good job, although a few names are pronounced differently in this book. It took me a minute to realize Moga-dene was the same person as MogId-ene. There are several new characters without any character development, or minimal.

I felt like Naneve was less annoying in this book. Also much less skirt smoothing and sniffing going on.

I think you will enjoy this book in TWOT.

great book!

narration good, but sometimes a word was just missing, like the files were about corrupted, but still easily understandable. great story.

Finally!

After the agonizing slowness of the last 3 novels, there is finally some action and the writing closer to what it was in the beginning. The character development is improving after everyone becoming pretty detestable in those middle novels. Things are starting to come full circle. However, even though it feels like years have passed, it has all taken place in a relatively short period of time, which is completely unbelievable, especially since traveling with the power just became a thing.

amazing

finally got to hear about mat, wonderful performance and story. can't wait for the next!

Great and wonderful

Just wonderful! This and the previous books seem a favorite. Also this one seems to be, avoiding big spoilers Matt's book and something else very great that you'll find out. A hint, if you've read the previous book, you can guess where it might let to... In the beginning, new concepts and places laid down for listeners pleasure, when you think you've known all types of things and places... Enjoy!

another classic

great narration the story is slow always has been love the detailed description and storytelling

Good enough to slow down going through

Having listened to and read through the other 8 books leading up to this, I found this book good enough to slow my pace to relish the experience. It had a good story line and hit the right sort of slow burn points without becoming ponderous and without losing the thread of the story.

Combined Power

I notice that male reviewers refer to the books that feature more women’s action as a slog. While that is a generalization on my part, I am amused that I enjoy these chapters more.