The Eye of the World

The Eye of the World is a high fantasy novel by American writer Robert Jordan and the first book in The Wheel of Time series. Published by Tor Books on January 15, 1990, it was initially released as a large paperback. The original unabridged audiobook is narrated by Michael Kramer and Kate Reading, with a later unabridged edition read by Rosamund Pike. The initial publication of The Eye of the World included a prologue and 53 chapters, with a subsequent re-release featuring an additional prologue titled Ravens. The book achieved both critical and commercial success. Critics lauded its tone and themes, while its similarities to The Lord of the Rings received both praise and criticism.