The Fires of Heaven: Book Five of 'The Wheel of Time' Hardback - 1993
by Robert Jordan
The eagerly-awaited sequel to The Shadow Rising. Just as a brush fire starts with one clump of dry weeds, then spreads to another and another, so the presence of The Dragon Reborn has ignited the fires of Heaven, the fires prophesied to purge the earth and consume the nations. Has a new Breaking of the World begun?
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“Since its debut in 1990, The Wheel of Time(R) 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.
Into the forbidden city of Rhuidean, where Rand al'Thor, now the Dragon Reborn, must conceal his present endeavor from all about him, even Egwene and Moiraine.
Into the Amyrlin's study in the White Tower, where the Amyrlin, Elaida do Avriny a'Roihan, is weaving new plans.
Into the luxurious hidden chamber where the Forsaken Rahvin is meeting with three of his fellows to ensure their ultimate victory over the Dragon.
Into the Queen's court in Caemlyn, where Morgase is curiously in thrall to the handsome Lord Gaebril.
For once the dragon walks the land, the fires of heaven fall where they will, until all men's lives are ablaze.
And in Shayol Ghul, the Dark One stirs…” - from publisher
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Readers were split on The Fires of Heaven: many praised its rousing final stretch—citing big twists, a major battle, and strong turns for Mat and Rand, plus an engaging Siuan–Logain–Bryne subplot—while criticizing the long, repetitive buildup. The early and middle sections were widely called slow and padded with recap and verbal tics, and the writing drew heat for gender stereotyping, fixation on clothing and modesty, and awkward romance. The Nynaeve/Elayne focus divided opinion (with Birgitte a bright spot), and Perrin’s absence was noted. Worldbuilding and the audiobook narration earned consistent praise. Overall sentiment ranged from weary but invested to highly enthusiastic.
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- Title The Fires of Heaven: Book Five of 'The Wheel of Time'
- Author Robert Jordan
- Binding Hardback
- Edition First Edition
- Pages 704
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Tor Books, New York
- Publication date 1993-10-15
- Features Dust Cover, Maps
- ISBN 9780312854270 / 0312854277
- Weight 2.2 lbs (1.00 kg)
- Dimensions 9.48 x 6.38 x 2.06 in (24.08 x 16.21 x 5.23 cm)
- Category Fiction - Fantasy
- Library of Congress subjects Fantasy fiction, Rand al'Thor (Fictitious character)
- Library of Congress Catalogue Number 94124626
- Dewey Decimal Code FIC
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- Booklist, 10/01/1993, Page 195
- Library Journal, 11/15/1993, Page 0
- Publishers Weekly, 11/01/1993, Page 0
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