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New Spring
- The Wheel of Time Prequel
- Narrated by: Kate Reading, Michael Kramer
- Length: 12 hrs and 38 mins
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Publisher's Summary
Since its debut in 1990, The Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan has captivated millions of readers and listeners around the globe with its scope, originality, and compelling characters.
The Wheel of Time turns and ages come and go, leaving memories that become legend. Legend fades to myth, and even myth is long forgotten when the age that gave it birth returns again. In the Third Age, an Age of Prophecy, the World and Time themselves hang in the balance. What was, what will be, and what is, may yet fall under the Shadow.
For three days battle has raged in the snow around the great city of Tar Valon. In the city, a Foretelling of the future is uttered. On the slopes of Dragonmount, the immense mountain that looms over the city, is born an infant prophesied to change the world. That child must be found before the forces of the Shadow have an opportunity to kill him.
Moiraine Damodred, a young Accepted soon to be raised to Aes Sedai, and Lan Mandragoran, a soldier fighting in the battle, are set on paths that will bind their lives together. But those paths are filled with complications and dangers, for Moiraine, of the Royal House of Cairhien, whose king has just died, and Lan, considered the uncrowned king of a nation long dead, find their lives threatened by the plots of those seeking power.
New Spring begins Moiraine and Lan's quest to find the Dragon Reborn that will lead to the events of The Eye of the World...and their fateful meeting with Rand al'Thor.
New Spring is a perfect jumping-on point for fantasy listeners wanting to know more about The Wheel of Time and the forthcoming TV show.
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Critic Reviews
"Jordan has come to dominate the world that Tolkien began to reveal." (The New York Times)
"Written with all the skill that has made Jordan one of the grand masters of fantasy." (Publishers Weekly
"Both narrators handle complex roles with feeling and confidence, never losing the excitement and tension of the fast-moving story. The performers breathe emotion into their characters with an earnestness that holds listeners close and leaves them wanting more." (AudioFile)
Featured Article: Wheel of Time Character Guide—Perrin
Among the most popular and enduring characters in Robert Jordan's epic Wheel of Time series is Perrin Aybara: blacksmith, Wolfbrother, and Steward of the Dragon. Perrin is a beloved character because of his strength and leadership, and because of his parallels to some heroes from various myths throughout time. Here is everything you ever wanted to know about Perrin Aybara, one of the prophesied saviors to stand up against the Dark One.
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- Stacy Fair
- 12-13-07
Read it after reading others in the series
I am a really big fan of this series. I didn't think I would like it, but I do! If you try to listen to this before any of the other books you will be totally confused. It is meant to fill in the missing parts to some of the major character's backstory. It isn't meant as an introduction to the world created by Robert Jordan. I suggest listening to at least 5 books in the series before getting this one. It will give you a deeper understanding of the Hows and Whys of what has happened and will let you look at the series from a fresh perspective. After listening to this one, I will begin listening to the series over again!
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- Sarah Nelson
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Don't Start Here
So, I started with New Spring because I was new to the series and in my head, starting with the prequel made sense. However, now that I'm working on the series, I feel that starting with New Spring caused me to have opinions about people that are formed based on this book. It also has a few spoilers. I would suggest that you wait to read New Spring until book 8+.
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- Robert
- 05-14-10
Do Not read this first
I wish I had read the recommendation not to read this book too early. Not that it is a spoiler, on the contrary. It does not make as much sense unless you have read at least the first book in WOT. I do not think this is the best of the series and if one were to judge the series on this one you might not be too enthralled. The WOT is a masterpiece. While this book is good, I do not believe it is of the calibre of the rest in the series. If you are not familiar with WOT, read or especially listen to Volume One and then decide. You will not be able to put it down.
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- Dennis
- 10-14-05
A+
I enjoyed this as my first book in the series. The unabridged version is by far the best for audio books. As a long haul trucker I thoroughly enjoy the detailed in depth unabridged audio books. Michael & Kate have always been the best readers (next to Richard Ferrone) in my opinion. Jordan has a wonderful imagination. I enjoyed this book so much. I have listened to over 2000 audio books (yes I?ve kept track of them :) and I have to say this is by far one of the most enjoyable ever for me. It is my opinion the longer the better. If you have a short drive to work then this might be a little much for you, but otherwise it is well worth the cost. I can easily listen to this book again and again for details I did not catch the first time around. Many enjoyable miles go by without any road rage anger thanks be to this audio book :)
I'd like to point out the characters are pure, rather innocent and for children reading this book it is likely one of the few books out there today that is well done without all the sex and vulgarity found in many other books. Adults who listen to this book should keep that in mind when writing a review. How many audio books can you say you've not heard one profane word (as we know them in today's world) or vulgar inflection? Not many are there? It is refreshing to me as a father.
Highly recommend this audio book and the series for all ages.
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- Anon
- 02-29-04
Well done!
I am a confirmed fan of the Wheel of Time series. It is easy to read, though the plots and subplots are challenging to follow. I read this prequel after finishing Book 7, and really enjoyed it. This "prequel" is really a vehicle to develop the characters of Lan, Moiraine and Siuan. Since the mystery concerning these characters and the reasons for their quest to find the Dragon Reborn helped make the first three or four volumes more interesting, I recommend a new reader read at least the first three volumes before reading this book. Jordan's prose sounds excellent when read. The readers are talented and, as a result, this is one book that might be more entertaining to listen to than to read.
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- Kelly
- 04-05-05
Surprisingly Enjoyable
I'm a WOT fan, but was very skeptical of a prequel book to the series. (not to mention anxious for the sequels.) This book was a pleasant surprise. I wouldn't listen to it as the "first" book in the series, however. You'd be missing too much background information on Aes Sedai, and might be a little lost. It might also be helpful to check out a website on WOT terms/pronunciations prior to listening.
As for the reading itself, it was done very well. This was my first audio book and I was, again, quite pleasantly surprised.
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- Suspect
- 10-12-19
New Spring: The Encyclopedia of Aes Sedai
I enjoyed the WoT series, Sanderson's final trilogy in particular; however, New Spring is anything but "new". It's by no means a prequel to WoT, but rather a 10hr synopsis of becoming an Aes Sedai. And if you aren't already aware of such WoT axioms as "an Aes Sedai can't lie, but you can't trust a word they say" or "an Aes Sedai is more deadly than a rotten peach", then you certainly will be after reading New Spring.
Jordan has a knack for descriptive prose, and some of the writing is quite beautiful. Additionally, both narrators are absolutely superb.
WoT fanatics will likely enjoy New Spring, while everyone else will likely request a refund.
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- Michael
- 07-20-07
Wow!!
I started the series with this book, and I am really glad that I did. After this one I jumped right in to the first novel of WOT, and the 20 years prior that is explained in "New Spring" really gives a good deal of backstory, and a Spring Board into the other novels. Pun intended. By now I am on book 5 and I can't stop listening to these books. The series is great so far; it is like entering a different universe. But going on a listening binge will leave you somewhat emotionally drained. At any rate start with this one if you haven't started.
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- Magikarp Salad
- 09-04-07
You don't need a review to decide...
If you're a WOT fan, you're gonna get this one eventually. I decided to get it after book 7, since audible doesn't have book 8 at the time I'm writing this review.
(This shouldn't contain any spoilers for anyone who has read even book 1)
The time period for this story starts with Siuan and Moiraine as "Accepted" - shortly before being raised Aes Sedai, and ends with Lan becoming Moiraine's Warder. There are several familiar characters (mostly in the White Tower), and references and expansions to a number of details from throughout the series.
The story does a good job of setting up the back story for how and why Moiraine and Siuan got involved in their top secret mission, and how Lan and Moiraine met and ended up in the relationship they have. It also sheds some light on the process of being raised to Aes Sedai.
This book is much shorter than the rest in the series, but seems to follow much the same pattern: the story moves along at the same pace and then comes to an abrupt end. Many people complain about the stories moving slowly - I don't have a problem with that because they are very well written, interesting, and narrated by professionals. My problem is, as I mentioned, the endings seem to come out of nowhere - as if Jordan all of a sudden realized he'd reached his page quota...
Overall, this book was enjoyable and worth listening to, even if a bit anticlimactic. I would recommend waiting until after book 7 to get this one, but I'm sure getting it earlier would be just fine too. Thankfully the narration is still done by Kate Reading and Michael Kramer.
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- Brian W.
- 03-01-04
Better than Crossroads
As a dedicated fan to the Wheel of Time series I felt compelled to listen to this book. Robert Jordan actually goes somewhere in this book instead of a lot of subplot development. "New Spring" reminds me why I started reading the WOT series. I would strongly suggest this book to any WOT fan.
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- Rp Trelfa
- 06-21-11
The beginning of the wheel's turn
This is a great book, just as you would expect from the pen of Robert Jordan. It tells the tale of how two of the characters that play such a vital role in subsequent adventures first met. Although an excellent and compelling read, I would say that it is not necessary to read this book before embarking on the rest of the series. Rather, it is a book to read for interest: it does not add anything to the overall story line of the series. In fact, I would read this book after reading book 1 and not before.
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- Anonymous User
- 08-08-19
Great story, but audio quality could be better
I loved the story, Robert Jordan is one of my all time favourite authors.
Kate Reading and Michael Kramer are excellent performers and I have listened to many books read by the pair and enjoyed them immensely.
That being said, the audio quality on this book is abysmal. I managed through it only because I played it on my phones speaker at abot 50% volume. I tried listening with headphones, but that just makes the bad audio quality stand out even more and is very grating on the ears.
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- Mr J Elkin / Miss S Elkin
- 05-05-15
Fills in the gaps
A nice story that fills in some of the gaps and questions asked as the wheel of time progresses. Mostly building the story of the Aes Sedai, discovery of the black ajas revival, how moraine and lab met and how the hunt for the dragon reborn began.
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- Benji
- 04-02-19
Tasty Taster
Ever wanted a taste of The Wheel but too scared to munch on the bigger books. Try this one out for size, and sample the literary style of Robert Jordan
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- di9girl
- 05-07-18
Fantastic start to a great series...
I’ve not read the books but the audio series is looking to be amazing.
New Spring is a must read to get the story behind the Dragon reborn and the one power.
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- Hussain
- 12-02-17
Amazing
Amazing story laid the foundation for the coming novel and narrating was great . I liked it had a female and male narrator , with some music thrown on too .
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- joedy
- 06-19-16
all round good
The women's reading is shaky at best at the start but gets better half way through
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- Anna66
- 07-22-15
A Prequel that can be read after the whole sequel
Where does New Spring rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
I love listening to Jordan's world just one last time after listening to all of his books. rarely have a I been submerged so intensely by an invented world of fantasy . Every character gets his worth.
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- Ben
- 01-25-09
Good
Im now on book 7 in the wheel of time series and looking back on this one, it was slow to start with but and some very funny parts and a exciting ending which made me continue.4/5 cuz it was slow and a bit hard to understand at times.
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- Ruba
- 01-13-22
Let down by the narration of M Kramer
I am a huge fan of The Wheel of Time and have read and re-read the books long before Audible existed. this was my first go at New Spring though. Story is interesting, background of Lan and Moraine good to know. Not necessary to read with or before the rest of the series.
Narration by M Kraemer in the Lan chapters is painfully bad. Bad enough that I can't face buying any more of the series with these two narrators, although the female narrator is far better. pleased to see Rosamund Pike has narrated the Eye of the World so definitely going for that version instead...
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- Hanzo
- 09-23-20
A Back Story Must
The story of Lan and Moraine. Yet another brilliant read from Mr. Jordan with a climatic ending. Highly recommended,
Hanzo
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- James Lang
- 06-29-20
Yes
As the story moved from start towards finish it ravished my mind. i couldnt stop it from taking my dignity as the words flowed deep into me. pounding into my skull i cried weakly for it to stop while pulling the story deeper into the recesses of my soul. at the final word of the epilogue i was left ravaged and fulfilled, mewing for more. cant wait for the rest of the wheel of time. 10/10 would recommend
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- Dane Ehrlich
- 12-15-21
An excellent audiobook and companion to TV show
This is my first re-read of the series in many years but as a WoT fan from the mid noughties through the conclusion under Brandon Sanderson I am relishing the opportunity to enjoy the detailed worldbuilding and story afresh whilst watching the TV show unfold.
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- Jasmine Lee
- 11-14-21
Loved it - great intro to the WoT world
Really easy listen and quickly moving plot with intriguing antagonists. Enough twists you can't guess everything straight away. No background knowledge of the Wheel of Time series needed, and in fact, this is a good introduction to that world.
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- Thomas
- 11-11-18
Great addition to the WOT series.
Great addition to the WOT series. fills in a few of the blanks about Moraine and Lans past nicely.
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- Amazon Customer
- 02-15-22
Well, the start was
long but I am very pleased I persisted through, what both my Daughter and GrandSun , described as the construction of the foundation frame-work . New Spring is a Top book 📕, 💯 percent recommendable. Love the Romantic twist in the epilogue 🤍
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- Anonymous User
- 01-19-22
Robert Jordan made another banger
This book really got me to warm up to the character of Moraine, I liked her in the previous books but experiencing a story as her as the protagonist (and younger) really showed a different side to her then that of the rest of the series. outside of that New spring answered some questions from the main books and overall is just great charcter journey for Moraine, siuan and Lan. perfect for new comers or someone who has just finished book 12 alike. honestly one of Jorden's best.
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- Trevor
- 12-21-21
An excellent beginning to the Wheel of Time series
Great for both those new to the Wheel of Time series or an old reader returning…
If you are new to these books or have just finished the TV series and wondering where to start, this is a very good place.
Having started reading the Wheel Time books many years ago and now coming back again, this answered many unanswered questions that had always lingered in my mind…
Also at the end of the narrative, it was a lovey surprise to hear from the author himself, Robert Jordan, a true Master of Fantasy.
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- Dave Purse
- 09-07-21
Fantastic
A fabulous prelude to the wheel of time books. Having read all books in hard back beginning many years ago and being a lover of these precious tellings I am very much looking forward to listening to all books again. If you enjoy fantasy told in the marvellous way Tolkien told Lord of the Rings, you will most definitely love these books too. Marvellous tales told with magnificent writing. Well deserving of the highest praise.
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- Anonymous User
- 08-06-20
More please!
This was a wonderful glimpse into Moraine & Lan's early days, my only critique is that it finished and left me wanting more! This could easily be extended into it's own prequel series.