Books Briefly Noted-The Dragon Reborn

In his epic Wheel of Time series, Robert Jordan’s third novel sets the mood sought by lovers of The Lord of the Rings triology. In a world falling apart from infiltrated cities, the protagonist, Rand, finds himself facing an identity crisis. Prophecised and expected to fight the Dark One alone using a tainted power, Rand attempts to escape his momentous responsibility. Friends converge to guide him, but fate draws them away into the chaos of the world. Each friend embarks on a treacherous journey, each determined to help Rand accept his identity and purge the world of the Dark One’s followers.