I've got to admit that I had to start over reading the Wheel of Time series when I bought the newest installment Knife of Dreams because when I started reading it I couldn't remember anything from the previous book. When I decided to try re-reading Crossroads of Twilight, again that happened. So I went back to Winter's Heart. When I had issues remembering from there I decided to reread the entire series. I am currently on Lord of Chaos.

It's odd how when I start to reread a series that I remember everything from the beginning but not from the most recently read books. I don't understand how that works, but that seems to be the way of it for me.

The Eye of the World starts you on a journey with four young people from Emond's Field and takes you on an adventure with them. Another from home joins them on the journey, completely unexpected by them, but needed by the Pattern. There are dangers from every shadow and every turn of the page. In this book, people who thought things were myth learn otherwise and meet fantastical creatures and their worst nightmares. At first it's simply a battle to be able to return home and becomes so much more, a battle for sanity, a war against darkness.

The intricate details with the people involved in the book it's amazing. You truly get to know the characters you are reading about. Not just their strengths and weaknesses, but you also learn their fears, their loves and their needs. It's the absolute strength of will that keeps them from being swallowed by the Shadow and engulfed in darkness.

It's easiest to read such a long saga like this one straight through as much as possible. I have always had problems waiting for the next book to come out because by the time it did I would have to reread the previous one.

There is even a role-playing game that has been created for this series for those who wish to experience this fantastic world in another way. I've personally never played it but I know those who have. If you enjoy the saga and enjoy the different characters, you should look into it and find a group with credibility. Enjoy!