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The Great Hunt (The Wheel of Time Book 2)

  • 1990 first published
  • 656 pages
  • ★ 4.0 (97 ratings)
  • 48 editions

Published in 1990, The Great Hunt (The Wheel of Time Book 2) is a historical fantasy and epic fantasy novel by Robert Jordan. The story is set in Tar Valon and Two Rivers, in Siglo XX. Characters include Robert Jordon, Rand al'Thor and Rand al'thor, fiction. Key subjects include Aes Sedai, rand al'Thor, wheel of time and robert jordon.

Open Library readers give it an average of 4.0 out of 5 from 97 ratings, and 302 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 48 editions across 4 languages.

At about 656 pages, most readers finish it in 12–13 hours.

About The Great Hunt (The Wheel of Time Book 2)

Now in development for TV! Since its debut in 1990, The Wheel of Time® by Robert Jordan has captivated millions of readers 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 centuries, gleemen have told the tales of The Great Hunt of the Horn. So many tales about each of th Hunters, and so many Hunters to tell of...Now the Horn itself is found: the Horn of Valere long thought only legend, the Horn which will raise the dead heroes of the ages. And it is stolen. TV series update: "Sony will produce along with Red Eagle Entertainment and Radar Pictures. Rafe Judkins is attached to write and executive produce. Judkins previously worked on shows such as ABC’s “Agents of SHIELD,” the Netflix series “Hemlock Grove,” and the NBC series “Chuck.” Red Eagle partners Rick Selvage and Larry Mondragon will executive produce along with Radar’s Ted Field and Mike Weber.
Description from Open Library

Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Tropes

Setting

  • Tar Valon
  • Two Rivers

Era

Characters

  • Robert Jordon
  • Rand al'Thor
  • Rand al'thor, fiction

Subjects

  • Fantasy fiction
  • Fantasy
  • Epic fantasy
  • Historical fantasy
  • Aes Sedai
  • Rand al'Thor
  • Wheel of time
  • Robert jordon
  • American Fantasy fiction
  • Imaginary places
  • Good and evil
  • Adventure stories
  • Heroes
  • Magic
  • Imaginary wars and battles
  • Sex role

Publisher

Quick answers

Who wrote The Great Hunt (The Wheel of Time Book 2)?

The Great Hunt (The Wheel of Time Book 2) was written by Robert Jordan and first published in 1990.

What genre is The Great Hunt (The Wheel of Time Book 2)?

It is usually shelved as Historical Fantasy, Epic Fantasy and Adventure.

How long is The Great Hunt (The Wheel of Time Book 2)?

The median edition has 656 pages, about 12–13 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to The Great Hunt (The Wheel of Time Book 2)?

Readers who like it often enjoy She, The World of Ice & Fire and Darkstalker.

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