Path of Daggers is the eighth book in The Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan. In this installment, tensions are mounting among the nations as they prepare for a coming attack from the Seanchan Empire. Rand al’Thor, leader of the free world, must unite them all to fight against this common enemy. But dark forces are at work behind the scenes, and new alliances may not be enough to save humanity from utter destruction.
For who is this book for ?
This book is for those who love a good adventure, with all the excitement and suspense that comes along with it. If you’re a fan of Robert Jordan’s writing, then Path of Daggers is definitely a must-read.
Pros :
- The author does a great job of developing complex characters and relationships
- There is a lot of action and suspense, keeping the reader engaged page after page
- The story wraps up many plotlines while setting the stage for future events, leaving readers eagerly awaiting the next installment
Cons :
- The plot can be difficult to follow at times
- The ending is a bit anticlimactic
- There are too many characters and subplots
Learn more about the author
Robert Jordan was born in 1948 in Charleston, South Carolina. He taught himself to read when he was four years old, and by the time he was six he had a large vocabulary and an interest in grammar. In junior high school, Jordan wrote a novella-length science fiction story. After graduating from The Citadel military college with a degree in English, he became an insurance salesman. Jordan began writing full-time after his first book was published in 1984. Wheel of Time is his major achievement thus far; it currently consists of fourteen volumes (of which Path of Daggers is volume 8), plus three prequel novels). Jordan died on September 16th 2007 after battling cardiac amyloidosis for more than two years.
Reader Reviews
“The best book so far in the series!”
“The action is non-stop and the plot twists will keep you guessing until the very end. If you’re a fan of epic fantasy, then don’t miss out on this series.”
“One of the most anticipated books of all time doesn’t disappoint!”
“The Path of Daggers is Robert Jordan’s best book since The Lord of the Rings.”
