The Path Of Daggers: Limited Edition (The Wheel of Time, Book 8) [Paperback]

Robert Jordan (Author)

Book Description

Series: Wheel of Time | Publication Date: November 1, 1998

For millions of fans around the globe, the wait is over. Sequel to the international blockbuster bestseller A Crown of Swords, this epic volume continues one of history's greatest fictional journeys and the most extraordinary work of American fantasy ever published--The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and worldwide bestselling series--The Wheel of Time.

The phenomenal tale that is mesmerizing a generation of readers now continues.

The Seanchan invasion force is in possession of Ebou Dar. Nynaeve, Elayne, and Aviendha head for Caemlyn and Elayne's rightful throne, but on the way they discover an enemy much worse than the Seanchan.

In Illian, Rand vows to throw the Seanchan back as he did once before. But signs of madness are appearing among the Asha'man.

In Ghealdan, Perrin faces the intrigues of Whitecloaks, Seanchan invaders, the scattered Shaido Aiel, and the Prophet himself. Perrin's beloved wife, Faile, may pay with her life, and Perrin himself may have to destroy his soul to save her.

Meanwhile the rebel Aes Sedai under their young Amyrlin, Egwene al'Vere, face an army that intends to keep them away from the White Tower. But Egwene is determined to unseat the usurper Elaida and reunite the Aes Sedai. She does not yet understand the price that others--and she herself--will pay.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Robert Jordan has come to dominate the world Tolkien began to reveal....The battle scenes have the breathless urgency of firsthand experience, and the...evil laced into the forces of good, the dangers latent in any promised salvation, the sense of the unavoidable onslaught of unpredictable events bear the marks of American national experience during the last three decades." --The New York Times on The Wheel of Time

Product Details

• Paperback: 704 pages
• Publisher: Tor Books; Limited edition (November 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312868510
• ISBN-13: 978-0312868512
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.5 x 1.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (73 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,772,786 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Wheel of Time, that's enough for me., November 12, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Path Of Daggers: Limited Edition (The Wheel of Time, Book 8) (Paperback)

Really, as long as it continues the Wheel of Time story, most fans would be pleased (at least for a short while). The story -does- have its shortcomings, but perhaps the following books would serve to improve the quality of Path of Daggers somehow.

As for the limited edition, firstly it's bound in green leather and comes in a matching slipcase, secondly it's limited edition (around 100-200 copies), thirdly it has Robert Jordan's signature in ink somewhere there.

If you've got money, what the heck are you waiting for?

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Great Series, weak Book 8, June 27, 2000

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Dilanjan Karunaratne "dilwinkle" (San Antonio, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Path Of Daggers: Limited Edition (The Wheel of Time, Book 8) (Paperback)

Pub:"Mr Jordan POD is great, but we have to milk the public for all its worth...so why don't we break this book into 2 parts...POD short version and then in Nov' we can release the 2nd part "Winters Heart". Each previous book had an "episode" quality. Meaning there was some conclusion while keeping the series alive. I got the impression POD was severely chopped up by the editor. Examples: Just when Egwene's Rebels are about to launch an attack.. cut ! Perins wife gets in trouble, he's on his way to rescue her...cut ! No mention of Matt (Is he dead or alive ?), er sorry Robert take that out, we can bring him in part deux "Winters Heart". This is the first time in the series I've seen such shoddy work. Maybe Jordan is struggling to continue series, maybe the publishers know the series is coming to a close...maybe thats why their stretching it. For the record, I'd did buy this book and and will continue buying them. Like I said great series !

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars It's Wheel of Time, and it rocks almost as hard as the rest!, December 29, 1999

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Thomas (Langedijk, Noord Holland Netherlands) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Path Of Daggers: Limited Edition (The Wheel of Time, Book 8) (Paperback)

Book eight... Many negative reviews were written when this book came out. Truth is that there are not many die-hard action-events in this book. Truth is too, that some of the topics are considered not vrey interesting by some readers. It's still a fact though, that the online WoT-community is heavily alive, and that Robert Jordan still is really, really popular. What I'm saying is, that there are lots of people who liked book eight (like I do), but have never said that aloud, because there is no need to. People who judge books for money have to state an opinion, and if you're not into the series, I guess "Path of Daggers" is as interesting as you average book about fishing. Most of the fans like the book, other people don't. If you came to this pages, you most probably are a fan, so go buy! (I am very sorry for both grammatical and linguistical errors in this text. I'm not a native speaker)