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The Gathering Storm - Prologue

By: Robert Jordan
Narrated by: Michael Kramer, Kate Reading, Harriet McDougal
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The complete version of The Gathering Storm will be available on October 27, 2009. This prologue is included in the complete version. However if you want to hear it early you can get it here now.

The prologue of the long-awaited conclusion to Robert Jordan's fantasy masterpiece. This selection features a bonus recording of Robert Jordan's widow and longtime editor, Harriet McDougal, discussing the process of continuing the Wheel of Time series after Jordan's death, and how they came to select Brandon Sanderson to carry the torch.

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Featured Article: Rand al'Thor—A Wheel of Time Character Guide


Wheel of Time is an epic fantasy series created and written by the late Robert Jordan and later continued by Brandon Sanderson. Fans love the fantasy saga for its intricate world-building, its links to mythology and religion, its ambitious, far-spanning storyline, and the characters who bring the story to life. Rand al'Thor is a complicated character with a fascinating backstory and a character arc that forces him to grow and change.

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Exactly what I expected, something extraordinary

First of, I have read a majority of the WoT books and finished the remaining of the series via these Audio tapes. The quality of the reading by Michael Kramer and Kate Reading is superb. It is so much, to the extent that I will be purchasing the Gathering Storm audio only once it is released, as I have become attached to their interpretations of the characters and narration. In regards to the prologue, Brian Sanderson has done RJ well. Any WoT reader and fan will be pleased to find out that it seems exactly like RJ has never left - or even that what guided RJ in his writing is in spirit, with Brian Sanderson. Also, the beautiful thing about the audio tapes is I didn't notice one difference in Brians writing vs RJ - since it's being read to you! I highly recommend this as well as the series to any fan of Fantasy or great story telling of what really to me, embodies more than the typical light vs dark themes. I've learned and applied much of this series to my life - the subtle themes and lessons to be learned are there like diamonds sparkling in the rough. The first time I ever cried for someone I did not know, was when I heard of the death of Robert Jordan. It moved me that much, and I know it will do the same for you. Please, read his books.



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Great !

I cancelled my book pre-order and will be getting the Audio only. I love how this husband and wife team have brought the WOT to life! I will be online at midnight with the hopes it appears at 12:01 :)

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The Dragon Reborn is back!

I have been waiting so long for this book. From the sounds of it Brandon Sanderson has done Mr. Jordan proud. If the rest of the book is written like this then I am hooked once again. Man I hate the forsaken. Go Rand!

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The Gathering Storm

Wow I can't wait for the full book. I have been listening to the series over for the last 5 months at work and have just come to the end. 2 or 3 weeks is a long time to go without my fix of the Wheel. Hope to get the full version right here on Audible.

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if you can't wait

I couldn't wait any longer, so I downloaded the prologue preview. However, just so you know, the audio quality of the prologue is extremely poor. You still get the content that you have craved for so long, but it is without a doubt of inferior quality.

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shaky audio

audio wasn't the best, but overall was a great short preview of the next book.

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poor audio quality

The prologue included in the actual book is of much higher audio quality than this audio. Save your money and just listen to the actual book

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  • 09-17-09

Excellent

The prologue was wonderful. The opening scene with the farmer was utterly chilling. Great to see Rand and the gang back in action.

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Excellent!

It is great to hear Robert Jordan's (and now Sanderson's) epic story again. The prologue was exciting and already had so much happen that it get me genuinely excited to read the rest of the book. Hopefully Sanderson will bring this to a reasonable conclusion in a way that both Jordan and WoT fans can appreciate!

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not a new book

everything I just heard was already in another book word for word. money wasted!

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