The Eye of the World Mass market paperbound - 2000
by Robert Jordan
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Review summary
Readers praised The Eye of the World for its expansive, meticulously layered worldbuilding and classic quest feel, while frequently noting its overt Tolkien influence—seen by some as affectionate homage and by others as derivative. Many enjoyed the scope, lore, and hints of a vast mythology, with several singling out Perrin, Loial, Moiraine, and Lan as standouts, though the teenage leads were often called naive or thinly drawn. Pacing drew the most criticism: a slow, travel-heavy middle and repetitive description, contrasted with bursts of excitement and a finale that some found satisfying but many labeled confusing or anticlimactic. As a series opener, it reads like substantial setup, leaving readers eager—or wary—of a long commitment. Audiobook narrations (notably Michael Kramer and Kate Reading, and in some editions Rosamund Pike) earned strong praise, and the book was generally judged deeper and clearer than the TV adaptation.
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First edition identification
Although the first printing of The Eye of the World that went to market was a paperback, the hardcover is the most sought-after by collectors. The first printing of hardcovers was meant mainly for libraries and limited to around 1500 copies, and so very few remain in collectible condition. The copyright page for the paperback and the hardcover first editions include both the ISBNs for the paperback and the hardcover. Later printings removed the duplicated ISBNS.
True first editions of The Eye of the World will have “First edition, February 1990” on the copyright page, along with a full number line including number 1. The jacket price is $24.95 (later printings were $27.95).
The publisher later rebound paperbacks into hardbacks for reprints. Those rebound paperbacks are a popular variation for collectors as well. 5000 ARC (Advanced Review Copies) of The Eye of the World were printed – these have a different cover than the first printing.
Details
- Title The Eye of the World
- Author Robert Jordan
- Binding Mass Market Paperbound
- Edition F First Paperbac
- Pages 814
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Tor Books, New York, New York
- Publication date September 15, 2000
- ISBN 9780812579956 / 081257995X
- Weight 0.84 lbs (0.38 kg)
- Dimensions 6.94 x 4.46 x 1.4 in (17.63 x 11.33 x 3.56 cm)
- Category Fiction - Fantasy
- Library of Congress subjects Fantasy fiction, Rand al'Thor (Fictitious character)
- Dewey Decimal Code FIC
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