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Knife of Dreams (The Wheel of Time, Book 11) | 
 enlarge | Author: Robert Jordan
Publisher: Tor Fantasy
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Publication Date: November 28, 2006
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Robert Jordan lives in Charleston, South Carolina. He is a graduate of the Citadel. Amazon.com Exclusive Content 
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Q: What book has had the most significant impact on your life?
A: The King James version of the Bible. That seems a cliche, but I can't think of any other book that has had as large an impact in shaping who I am.
Q: You are stranded on a desert island with only one book, one CD, and one DVD--what are they?
A: The one book would be whatever book I was currently writing. I mean, I hate falling behind in the work. The one CD would contain the best encyclopedia I could find on desert island survival. The DVD would contain as much of Beethoven, Mozart, and Duke Ellington as I could cram onto it.
Q: What is the worst lie you've ever told?
A: It's hard to think of one since I am genetically incapable of lying to women and that takes out 52% of the population right there.
Q: Describe the perfect writing environment.
A: Any place that has my computer, a CD player for music, a comfortable chair that won't leave me with a backache at the end of a long day, and very little interruption.
Q: If you could write your own epitaph, what would it say?
A: He kept trying to get better at it.
Q: Who is the one person living or dead that you would like to have dinner with?
A: My wife before anybody else on earth living or dead. That's a no-brainer.
Q: If you could have one superpower what would it be?
A: That depends. If I'm feeling altruistic, it would be the ability to heal anything with a touch, if that can be called a superpower. If I'm not feeling very altruistic, it would be the ability to read other people's minds, to finally be able to get to the bottom of what they really mean and what their motivations are.
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The Wheel of Time turns, and Robert Jordan gives us the eleventh volume of his extraordinary masterwork of fantasy.
The dead are walking, men die impossible deaths, and it seems as though reality itself has become unstable: All are signs of the imminence of Tarmon Gai’don, the Last Battle, when Rand al’Thor, the Dragon Reborn, must confront the Dark One as humanity’s only hope. But Rand dares not fight until he possesses all the surviving seals on the Dark One’s prison and has dealt with the Seanchan, who threaten to overrun all nations this side of the Aryth Ocean and increasingly seem too entrenched to be fought off. But his attempt to make a truce with the Seanchan is shadowed by treachery that may cost him everything. Whatever the price, though, he must have that truce. And he faces other dangers. There are those among the Forsaken who will go to any length to see him dead--and the Black Ajah is at his side.... Unbeknownst to Rand, Perrin has made his own truce with the Seanchan. It is a deal made with the Dark One, in his eyes, but he will do whatever is needed to rescue his wife, Faile, and destroy the Shaido who captured her. Among the Shaido, Faile works to free herself while hiding a secret that might give her her freedom or cause her destruction. And at a town called Malden, the Two Rivers longbow will be matched against Shaido spears. Fleeing Ebou Dar through Seanchan-controlled Altara with the kidnapped Daughter of the Nine Moons, Mat attempts to court the woman to whom he is half-married, knowing that she will complete that ceremony eventually. But Tuon coolly leads him on a merry chase as he learns that even a gift can have deep significance among the Seanchan Blood and what he thinks he knows of women is not enough to save him. For reasons of her own, which she will not reveal until a time of her choosing, she has pledged not to escape, but Mat still sweats whenever there are Seanchan soldiers near. Then he learns that Tuon herself is in deadly danger from those very soldiers. To get her to safety, he must do what he hates worse than work.... In Caemlyn, Elayne fights to gain the Lion Throne while trying to avert what seems a certain civil war should she win the crown.... In the White Tower, Egwene struggles to undermine the sisters loyal to Elaida from within.... The winds of time have become a storm, and things that everyone believes are fixed in place forever are changing before their eyes. Even the White Tower itself is no longer a place of safety. Now Rand, Perrin and Mat, Egwene and Elayne, Nynaeve and Lan, and even Loial, must ride those storm winds, or the Dark One will triumph.
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 Almost finished! September 2, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
After reading the 10th book, Crossroads of Twilight, I was really looking forward to the next book, Knife of Dreams. It's nearing the conclusion of the series, and although the previous book was slow-moving, I felt it was necessary to set up for this book (and the one after it, the final book..woohoo!).
There are a lot of things going on in this book. The plot does move forward, not as quickly, or with as much action, as earlier books, but a vast improvement over the last book. This book was very good. I think what makes this book better is the fact the conclusion is imminent. The Last Battle is coming, all the key players are being lined up, and so I have a feeling the final book, A Memory of Light, is going to be fantastic. It's all building up for a great finale.
A quick re-cap of Crossroads of Twilight: Egwene was getting ready to lay siege against Tar Valon, and was turning the iron chains that surround the harbor into cuendillar when she was caught by the White Tower Aes Sedai, betrayed by one of her own (although she doesn't know who betrayed her...), Rand is in hiding in a remote manor house in Tear, Perrin was contemplating how to rescue Faile having found the Shaido camp where she is being held, Mat was still on the run with Tuon from the Seanchan (not to mention agents of the Shadow), and Elayne was grappling with another claimant for the Lion Throne who had surrounded Camelyn and was laying siege.
Knife of Dreams picks up where all these plot lines left off in Crossroads of Twilight. There are more Rand chapters in this book, and he is now contemplating an alliance with the Seanchan as he doesn't have time to fight them into submission as the Last Battle is nearing. There are several signs (besides his appearance, The Dragon Reborn) that show this: the dead walking the earth again (i.e, ghosts), food and drink that spoil after a few days, the distortion of reality, and the abundance of rats, crows, and ravens (the "eyes and ears" of the Dark One, he uses them as spies).
There are several action-packed scenes in his chapters, one in which the voice inside his head (Lews Therin) actually gained control of the One Power. Basically, Rand was helpless and had no control over saidin and watched as this "voice" wielded the One Power during an attack on the manor. Btw, that scene was great to read, Jordan was able to describe the destruction created very well and my only complaint was that it was too short! LOL.
The voice in Rand's head gaining control raises questions on whether this voice *is* separate from Rand, or only a side effect of the taint on the male half of the Source. While Rand did cleanse the taint back in book 9, Winter's Heart, whatever effect the taint had on him up to that point remains. One theory on this voice I've heard is that Lews Therin never fully integrated into the current reincarnation of Rand in the Third Age. Rand is the reborn soul of Lews Therin, just as Lews Therin was the reborn soul of a previous one. (Note: in WOT world, everything is circular). Perhaps something got mixed up, although if Rand is the creation of the Creator (born to combat the Shadow, the Dark One), then you'd think it wasn't a mistake on the Creator's part. However, I still hold to the theory that the voice of Lews Therin in Rand's mind is only a side effect of the insanity all male channelers were threatened with prior to the cleansing of saidin.
Anyways, I could go on about that, but I'll also mention another new development between Rand, Mat, and Perrin (all three are ta'veren that can shape the Pattern and those around them). It was always obvious reading the series that the three were connected. They were all raised in the same village, Edmond's Field in Andor, and all within the same age range (months apart). Starting from Crossroads of Twilight each of the three "see" the other, they truly *are* connected. For instance, whenever Rand has thoughts of Perrin or Mat, or if someone else mentions their name, he can see in his mind's eye exactly what Perrin or Mat is doing at that moment miles away (and the same goes for Perrin and Mat). I speculate this is only now happening between the three of them because the Last Battle is very close, and this connection has somehow strengthened the ties between them. Rand needs Perrin and Mat in order to win against the Dark One.
Besides Rand, most of the book is told from the perspectives of Mat, Egwene, Elayne, and Perrin (with a few from other characters such as Faile). I had a lot of favorite scenes in this book and to name a few: the opening prologue had a very good scene with a minor character, Elayne's half-brother Galad, the battle scene at the manor house near Tear, Mat learning about Moiraine from Thom, Egwene's defiance and determination in the White Tower, and perhaps my most favorite scene with Nynaeve and her rousing speech of asking men in the Borderlands to ride to Tarwin's Gap with her husband when the Last Battle comes.
In Perrin's chapter, Perrin has decided to make a temporary alliance with a Seanchan general to get rid of the Shaido, as the Seanchan have also faced trouble from the Shaido Aiel. I have to admit, Perrin has never been a favorite character of mine, more so once he married his wife, Faile. While Faile's character could get frustrating, she isn't the worst, and she was always firm in her decisions once they're made so that was admirable. Perrin seems too self-effacing and reluctant to do anything! Of course, except when it comes to Faile and then he's willing to do anything for her. I understand Jordan wrote Perrin's personality that way for a reason, but he never was my favorite character. I even like Rand's character at the present time more than Perrin. Rand's continual self-condemnation over women that died because of him is better than Perrin and his awkwardness. He is always self-conscious and never changes throughout the series from the first book personality-wise. The times he did display some grit and backbone only occurred when he let his temper fly and I'd think, "Finally!".
My favorite character perspectives in this book were Egwene and Mat. I enjoyed reading about Egwene here. In the beginning of the series, she came across as a petulant girl most times, and trying too hard to be Aes Sedai when she wasn't. I didn't find her very likable in the beginning. IMO, Egwene really shines in the later books and I like her character better. Starting in Lord of Chaos, but more so in Crossroads of Twilight and in this one, Knife of Dreams. Egwene is brought back to the White Tower after her capture. Instead of facing execution as an imposter Amyrlin Seat, the Tower Amyrlin, Elaida, puts her in novice white again as Egwene is too talented to waste, with her knowledge of new weaves of saidar being a benefit to the White Tower. Egwene is punished quite frequently for refusing to bend and acknowledge to the Aes Sedai she's only a novice and not Amyrlin.
I loved reading about Egwene's different ways of defiance, all subtle and some outright, and her determination to win the battle to become the leader of all the Aes Sedai. From within the White Tower itself, her machinations may cause Elaida to be deposed and stripped of the Amyrlin's stole, with Egwene and her rebel Aes Sedai winning without having to resort to a more traditional means of fighting. I can't wait to see what happens when she takes Elaida down, not to mention when she faces Rand (in a prophecy noted in a prior book, it was said the Dragon Reborn, that's Rand, would face the anger of the Amyrlin Seat, that's Egwene). That will be interesting to read about!
Another character I really enjoyed reading about was Mat, although I will say I didn't enjoy reading about Tuon as much in those chapters. It was amusing to watch Mat play his little game with Tuon, trying to "woo" her and failing was very funny. Mat even gave a pet name to Tuon, calling her "Precious" in retaliation for her refusing to call him by his name and naming him, "Toy". My favorite part of Mat's chapters was Mat learning from Thom about Moiraine. I won't go further and spoil, but I *really* look forward to how Mat and Thom will go about doing this "thing" for Moriaine in the final book, A Memory of Light.
Before this gets too long, I will say in conclusion that the next book is expected to be the longest in the series. Anywhere from 400,000 words to 600,000 words, which means the final book will probably be split into 2 volumes (similar to Tad William's To Green Angel Tower was split), with one volume published one month and the second volume the next. As of the date of this review, it's too early to tell but Brandon Sanderson has said on his blog that it could be longer than he estimated (which would have been 400,000 words at the most). For those worried the book will not be the book Jordan would have written, it will end the way Jordan wanted. Jordan was able to write the prologue *and* the conclusion of this book and he left behind a tremendous amount of notes and detailed outline to assist Sanderson in exactly what could be written (Jordan didn't want to answer every plot thread, some will be left unanswered on purpose).
I will definitely wait in eager anticipation for this long-awaited conclusion to my favorite epic fantasy series. In the mean time, if you're like me, you can always re-read until the last book comes out next fall!LOL.
 A Great Comeback August 25, 2008
I think that this novel is as good as any of the earlier books in the series. Crossroads of Twilight moved very slowly and this book was the opposite. You can really see things coming together as the last battle approaches. Several long standing plot lines were resolved. Included among them were the Faile rescue arc, the Mat escape arc, and the Andoran succession arc. A long standing prophecy was fulfilled and the events that will surely lead to Moraine's rescue have been put into motion. The last battle is clearly just around the corner. Moreover if you read books 9, 10, and 11 in succession, they flow seamlessly and Crossroads of Twilight works well as a much need transition between the action in books 9 and 11. Personally I can't wait for the next book, A Memory of Light to come out and hope that Brandon Sanderson can meet the lofty expectations that Jordan has instilled in me.
 Better but still not good enough July 7, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
There were a few glimmers of the old Robert Jordan straining to shine through the midden heap that was book 11. But why doesn't Rand know/care that his friends don't seem to be accomplishing the tasks he set them? Why does he keep hiding out when he doesn't have enough time before the last battle? Why does Perrin throw over all responsibility to the Dragon Reborn and the World to rescue his wife - where even if he succeeds, the Last Battle will make his efforts moot. But, hey - nothing else matters, right?
There is progress in the book. And it seems that the world may wake up in time to fight the last battle. But once again there is too much extraneous detail into what people are wearing, how a room is decorated and what motivates minor characters.
I also have to say that reading the books straight through (as I just did) rather than as they are released every two years or so, adds to the enjoyment. Several of the books that made me want to throw up every meal I had ever eaten - actually weren't that bad when read one after another.
Let's hope Brandon Sanderson can wrap this series up without resurrecting any more characters (with or without sex change) and definitely without new abilities.
There will be a Final Book (#12 Memory of Light) to the Wheel of Time June 19, 2008
4 out of 7 found this review helpful
I though Knife of Daggers was on of the better ones in the Series. Jordan got back to the basics of what made all of his readers Love the Wheel of Time. I DO HAVE VERY BAD NEWS, BUT ALSO GREAT NEW FOR WHEEL OF TIME READERS, AT LEAST WITH REGARDS TO HIS FINAL BOOK #12. Please read the following passage all readers need to know both bits of information.
Robert Jordan (this is his publishing name, not his real)....his real name is JAMES OLIVER RIGNEY, JR. Here is a link so you can read it all([...]). James Rigney (aka Robert Jordan) passed away in September of 2007 (last fall)....however there is still good news for all the readers. The whole staff and editors have the notes and spoken ideas Jordan left while in the hospital the last few days before he passed on. The Book will be named A Memory of Light! The family and editors have hired a Fantasy writer to finish the Series and last book. This Writer (Brandon Sanderson) was a personal friend, and was mentored by Jordan too over the years. He will also have Robert Jordan's wife... Harriet.. helping (she edited and helped on all the books with him). They say on their web-site that they are shooting for Late Fall or Early winter (Sept-Nov) in 2009 to have the last book in the Wheel of Time Series on the shelf. This will be called as I said Memory of Light and will be book 12 and will finish the Wheel of Time. This is what they our saying at least, and they know the book might be BIG, and very hard to get all plots and everything in place...... so the Last Battle can be fought....but they will do it, so they say. I really enjoyed all the books, and I know with all the help from his wife (who knows a man better then his wife) this will be worthy of Robert Jordan's Memory and Life.
Ross Hill (who is just a simple man that RJ helped change with getting me to read a lot and that helped me Graduate with a Bachelors of Science in Management)
Best Book Yet June 6, 2008
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
Of the 11 books so far in the series (not counting the prequels) this one was the best. It even had a section told from Tuon's point of view which I enjoyed more than I thought I would! I don't see how the guy who is going to finish the series since Robert Jordan died can wrap everything up in one book, but having 13 books (for the 13 Aes Sedai needed to gentle a man who can channel) in the series might work out best. One thing is certain: this book has definitely picked up the pace! 5 stars!
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