First re-read of the series

[Ywingscum]

I am taking the plunge to re-read the whole series.  This is big for me.  As I am a slow reader and have a hard time finding time to commit.  I expect this will take me years to complete but I can't think of a better time then to start now.  Well I actually started 2 weeks ago now?  I finished chapter 8.

 

I cannot say how much I am enjoying this second reading!!!!  I think I first read The Eye of the World like 20 - 25 years ago?  Since then the whole series has been involved in my life, from beer choices (local company 2 Rivers Beer) to WoT influenced D&D campaigns. 

 

Anyway, just wanted to share how excited I am about re-reading this beloved series.  I knew I'd enjoy it, I just didn't know how much I'd enjoy it.

[urrutiap]

For me i first started reading the first  5 books back in 1997 then lost interest in what came next since i was busy with school being a Junior and then being a Senior in 1998.

 

These days I got back into Wheel of Time along with Hyperion where a couple of days ago i was reading Dragon Reborn and just finished it yesterday.

 

Now Im currently busy with Shadow Rising.  

 

Been a long long time since I read the first 5 or 6 books of Wheel of Time.. Cant wait to read the other half of the series later this year when I can. 

[Ywingscum]

On 7/10/2021 at 3:12 PM, urrutiap said:

For me i first started reading the first  5 books back in 1997 then lost interest in what came next since i was busy with school being a Junior and then being a Senior in 1998.

 

These days I got back into Wheel of Time along with Hyperion where a couple of days ago i was reading Dragon Reborn and just finished it yesterday.

 

Now Im currently busy with Shadow Rising.  

 

Been a long long time since I read the first 5 or 6 books of Wheel of Time.. Cant wait to read the other half of the series later this year when I can. 

In my opinion, your in for a treat.

[Thrasymachus]

As are you.  This is a series that, despite its length, can really only truly be appreciated on multiple read-throughs.  So much foreshadowing, things that are hard to appreciate on a first read-through that are easier the second or third (or dozenth) time through, elements of real-world myth and ancient religion and legends woven in that you'll want to look up, and then read it again just to see how deep those connections go.

[DojoToad]

I've read the entire series twice through.  And probably read the first 6 books at least five times.  Will probably take a few years off and just enjoy the show.  Would probably have read the entire series more times, but 7-10 are just so bloody hard to get through...  Will spend my time on other books/hobbies for a bit, but WoT will be read again in its entirety at some point (after the show is done with its run).