The Great Hunt
Book Two of 'The Wheel of Time'
📘 About This Book
The Wheel of Time is now an original series on Prime Video, starring Rosamund Pike as Moiraine! In The Great Hunt, the second novel in Robert Jordan’s #1 New York Times bestselling epic fantasy series, The Wheel of Time®, Rand al’Thor and his companions set out to retrieve a powerful artifact from The Dark One’s Shadowspawn. For centuries, gleemen have told the tales of The Great Hunt of the Horn. So many tales about each of the 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. In pursuit of the thieves, Rand al’Thor is determined to keep the Horn out of the grasp of The Dark One. But he has also learned that he is The Dragon Reborn—the Champion of Light destined to stand against the Shadow time and again. It is a duty and a destiny that requires Rand to uncover and master extraordinary capabilities he never imagined he possessed. Since its debut in 1990, The Wheel of Time® has captivated millions of readers around the globe with its scope, originality, and compelling characters. The last six books in series were all instant #1 New York Times bestsellers, and The Eye of the World was named one of America's best-loved novels by PBS's The Great American Read. The Wheel of Time® New Spring: The Novel #1 The Eye of the World #2 The Great Hunt #3 The Dragon Reborn #4 The Shadow Rising #5 The Fires of Heaven #6 Lord of Chaos #7 A Crown of Swords #8 The Path of Daggers #9 Winter's Heart #10 Crossroads of Twilight #11 Knife of Dreams By Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson #12 The Gathering Storm #13 Towers of Midnight #14 A Memory of Light By Robert Jordan and Teresa Patterson The World of Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time By Robert Jordan, Harriet McDougal, Alan Romanczuk, and Maria Simons The Wheel of Time Companion By Robert Jordan and Amy Romanczuk Patterns of the Wheel: Coloring Art Based on Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
📖 Summary
The Great Hunt by Robert Jordan is the expansive second installment in the legendary Wheel of Time epic fantasy series. Spanning 657 pages and originally published in 2009, this sprawling work of fiction plunges readers back into a richly textured universe where the forces of light and shadow wage an eternal struggle. The narrative follows protagonist Rand al’Thor and his loyal companions as they embark on a perilous quest to retrieve a powerful and ancient artifact that has fallen into the hands of the Dark One's terrifying Shadowspawn. For centuries, traveling gleemen have sung and told tales of the legendary Great Hunt of the Horn, recounting the exploits of countless heroes who sought the Horn of Valere. Long dismissed as mere myth and legend, the Horn has finally been found, possessing the wondrous and terrifying power to raise the dead heroes of the ages to fight once more. However, this monumental discovery is immediately threatened when the Horn is stolen by sinister forces. In relentless pursuit of the thieves, Rand al’Thor is fiercely determined to keep the sacred artifact out of the grasp of the Dark One, knowing that failure could mean the doom of the entire world. Yet, this physical journey is mirrored by an even more daunting internal transformation. Rand has recently come to terms with a staggering and terrifying truth about his own identity: he has learned that he is the Dragon Reborn, the prophesied Champion of Light destined to either save humanity or break the world anew. Throughout this 2009 edition of the novel, Robert Jordan weaves complex political intrigue, magical world-building, and high-stakes adventure. The characters are tested not only by monsters and treacherous landscapes, but by their own doubts, fears, and destinies. As the hunt for the Horn accelerates, the boundaries between history, myth, and reality blur, setting the stage for a massive confrontation between the forces aligned with the Light and the encroaching shadow of the Dark One. Readers are treated to an intricate plot that expands the horizons of the established universe, introducing new factions, deepening character relationships, and raising the stakes of the overarching saga to unprecedented heights.
🎯 Key Lessons
⚖️ Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
Expansive and immersive world-building
High-stakes plot driven by a legendary artifact
Deep character development for Rand al'Thor
Exciting blend of fantasy adventure and political intrigue
⚠️ Cons
Dense narrative pacing may challenge casual readers
Requires familiarity with the overarching series
✍️ About the Author
Robert Jordan (1948-2007) was an American author best known for 'The Wheel of Time', an epic fantasy series of fourteen novels completed after his death by Brandon Sanderson.
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Who is the author of The Great Hunt? +
The book was written by Robert Jordan.
What year was this edition published? +
This edition was published in 2009.
How many pages are in the book? +
The book contains 657 pages.
What is the central artifact that gets stolen? +
The stolen artifact is the Horn of Valere, which can raise dead heroes of the ages.
What important revelation does Rand al'Thor face about himself? +
Rand learns that he is the Dragon Reborn, the Champion of Light.
