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Crossroads of Twilight, the tenth book of the series , is a darker entry in the Wheel of Time, foreshadowing the ending of the series. It is widely proclaimed as the least favorite of the Wheel of Time. And that I must admit myself, although it is still good, and I enjoy all of the Wheel of Time books- It did lack the “power house” punch compared to the earlier books in the series. Particularly the plot which did not seem to advance the storyline much.
Mat has escaped Ebou Dar having kidnapped the “Daughter of the Nine Moons”. This is a key point in the story, a fulfillment of a prophecy found in the earlier books.
Perrin is still after the Shaido Aiel, he is ever more determined to find his wife.
Elayne is still vying for power to claim the Lion Throne which is hers by right.
Egwene, has now laid siege to the White Tower to topple Elaida, the false Amrylin.
Rand Al’Thor recuperates from the events that took place at Shadar Logoth, and prepares to lay down his next plans. He must find peace with the Seanchan Empire if the nations intend to be present at the Last Battle.
Prophecies of the book:
1. And it shall come to pass, in the days when the Dark Hunt rides, when the right hand falters and the left hand strays, that mankind shall come to the Crossroads of Twilight and all that is, all that was, and all that will be shall balance on the point of a sword, while the winds of the Shadow grow.
-from The Prophecies of the Dragon
translation believed done by Jain
Charin, known as Jain Farstrider,
shortly before his disappearance.
2. We rode on the winds of the rising storm,
We ran to the sounds of the thunder.
We danced among the lightning bolts,
and tore the world asunder.
-Anonymous fragment of a poem believed
written near the end of the previous Age,
known by some as the Third Age.
Sometime attributed to the Dragon Reborn.
Rating: 3.5 stars of 5
Publication Date: January 7, 2003
Publisher: Tor
Genre: Fantasy
Pace: Moderate
Pov: Third Person, Multiple Views
Pages: 700 (includes dictionary) Hardcover
Best Lines: “Sometimes, pain is all that lets you know you’re alive.”