Do you need to read The Wheel of Time books in order?

Do you need to read The Wheel of Time books in order?

For anyone approaching the books for the first time, New Spring (the novel) isn't a required text. In fact, it may be better to read up to Crossroads of Twilight and then return to the prequel once you have a better grasp of all the world's moving parts.17 Nov 2021

Should I read The Wheel of Time prequel first?

New Spring prequel, you can read it when you want after that point, but it's better to read the first 10 books before. The action takes place before the first book, The Eye of the World, but the story will not be fully understandable if you read it at the beginning.21 May 2017

What books does Season 1 of Wheel of Time cover?

Season 1 of The Wheel of Time is now complete, with the season finale hitting Amazon Prime Video on Christmas Eve, but there's a lot more where that came from. Season 1 was mostly adapted from The Eye of the World, the first book in the epically long fantasy saga by Robert Jordan.24 Dec 2021

Is Wheel of Time the first book?

Originally planned as a six-book series, The Wheel of Time spans 14 volumes, in addition to a prequel novel and two companion books. Jordan began writing the first volume, The Eye of the World, in 1984, and it was published in January 1990.

Is The Wheel of Time book series over?

Fellow fantasy author Brandon Sanderson was brought in to complete the final book, but during the writing process it was decided that the book would be far too large to be published in one volume and would instead be published as three volumes: The Gathering Storm (2009), Towers of Midnight (2010), and A Memory of

Will there be any more Wheel of Time books?

No. There is material in Mr. Jordan's notes sufficient to a few short stories and compendia of items that did not make it into the series, but Brandon Sanderson went on record following the final book indicating that derivative works (the planned stories about Mat and Tuon, etc.)

How many books will The Wheel of Time TV series cover?

Amazon wants The Wheel of Time show to cover all 15 books. It's the eve of The Wheel of Time season 1 finale on Amazon Prime Video, and there's good news aplenty for fans of the newest epic fantasy craze.23 Dec 2021

What order should I read The Wheel of Time books?

- The Eye of the World (The Wheel of Time book 1) - The Great Hunt (The Wheel of Time book 2) - The Dragon Reborn (The Wheel of Time book 3) - The Shadow Rising (The Wheel of Time book 4) - The Fires of Heaven (The Wheel of Time book 5) - Lord of Chaos (The Wheel of Time book 6)

Should I read Wheel of Time before the show?

It's certainly possible to enjoy The Wheel of Time without having read the books the show is based on. I won't give away spoilers in case you haven't watched, but the premiere opens up with an explanation of the world the show is set in, and the themes presented here are consistent throughout the episode.19 Nov 2021

How many books are covered in the Wheel of Time series?

14 volumes

Is The Wheel of Time book series finished?

The Wheel of Time is based upon a novel series by the same name, published by Robert Jordan starting in the 1990s and until his tragically early death at 58 in 2007, and then completed by Brandon Sanderson in 2013. Here's what to know about The Wheel of Time.18 Nov 2021