Crossroads of Twilight is the tenth book in 'The Wheel of Time' series by Robert Jordan. The book is criticized for its slow pace and lack of significant plot progression. Readers express frustration over the extensive focus on political maneuvering and the feeling of being stuck in the story without much advancement. Despite some character developments, many opinions highlight the book's lack of major events and the struggle to remember significant occurrences, leading to a sense of stagnation in the series.
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Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
Content warnings are considered medium due to themes of abduction, political maneuvering, and the psychological impacts of conflict.
Has Romance?
There is a medium level of romance present in the book, particularly in the interactions between Mat and Tuon.
From The Publisher:
The Wheel of Time ® is a PBS Great American Read Selection! Now in development for TV!
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 Wheel of Time turns and Ages come and go, leaving memories that become legend. Legend fades to myth, and even myth is long forgotten when the Age that gave it birth returns again. In the Third Age, an Age of Prophecy, the World and Time themselves hang in the balance. What was, what will be, and what is, may yet fall under the Shadow.
Fleeing from Ebou Dar with the kidnapped Daughter of the Nine Moons, whom he is fated to marry, Mat Cauthon learns that he can neither keep her nor let her go, not in safety for either of them, for both the Shadow and the might of the Seanchan Empire are in deadly pursuit.
Perrin Aybara seeks to free his wife, Faile, a captive of the Shaido, but his only hope may be an alliance with the enemy. Can he remain true to his friend Rand and to himself? For his love of Faile, Perrin is willing to sell his soul.
At Tar Valon, Egwene al'Vere, the young Amyrlin of the rebel Aes Sedai, lays siege to the heart of Aes Sedai power, but she must win quickly, with as little bloodshed as possible, for unless the Aes Sedai are reunited, only the male Asha'man will remain to defend the world against the Dark One, and nothing can hold the Asha'man themselves back from total power except the Aes Sedai and a unified White Tower.
In Andor, Elayne Trakland fights for the Lion Throne that is hers by right, but enemies and Darkfriends surround her, plotting her destruction. If she fails, Andor may fall to the Shadow, and the Dragon Reborn with it.
Rand al'Thor, the Dragon Reborn himself, has cleansed the Dark One's taint from the male half of the True Source, and everything has changed. Yet nothing has, for only men who can channel believe that saidin is clean again, and a man who can channel is still hated and feared-even one prophesied to save the world. Now, Rand must gamble again, with himself at stake, and he cannot be sure which of his allies are really enemies.
TV series update: "Sony will produce along with Red Eagle Entertainment and Radar Pictures. Rafe Judkins is attached to write and executive produce. Judkins previously worked on shows such as ABC's "Agents of SHIELD," the Netflix series "Hemlock Grove," and the NBC series "Chuck." Red Eagle partners Rick Selvage and Larry Mondragon will executive produce along with Radar's Ted Field and Mike Weber. Darren Lemke will also executive produce, with Jordan's widow Harriet McDougal serving as consulting producer." -Variety
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#3 The Dragon Reborn
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#6 Lord of Chaos
#7 A Crown of Swords
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#9 Winter's Heart
#10 Crossroads of Twilight
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2 comment(s)
I am so glad this book is over. Three stars, actual review is 2.5. I think this is the worst WoT book there is, which is apparently an opinion shared by most people who read this book. Almost nothing happens in here.
We'll recap what happens:
"WAH OMFG I'm pregnant and consolidating my power."
"My wife was kidnapped and I'm buying grain while angsting over her."
"I am the Dragon Reborn and I hear a voice in my head. Also, I need to make a deal with the villains."
"I am the Amrylin seat and I'm gonna camp outside of the White Tower until we make a decision about what to do with Elaida. I know--NEGOTIATIONS! Nah, that won't work. Asha'man, then."
"DICE. DICE. DICE. I guess I'll marry her. Wait, she needs to get new silk for dresses because ???. Oh, no, my cover is blown. DICE."
All of this was a work-up to another book. If it weren't for the fact that I genuinely enjoy Robert Jordan's writing, I'd have DNFed this book so hard. I was so bored, at one point I was braiding my hair while I read.
3.5/5 I’m glad that stuff is finally happening in this series. It’s still achingly slow, but the payoff is there.
What can you read after
Crossroads of Twilight?
About the Author:
ROBERT JORDAN (1948-2007) is best known for his internationally bestselling epic fantasy series The Wheel of Time®, which has sold over 40 million copies in North America and is currently being adapted for the screen. A native of Charleston, Jordan graduated from The Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina, with a degree in physics. He served two tours in Vietnam with the U.S. Army and received multiple decorations for his service.
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