The first book in The Wheel of Time starts off pretty simple. It's actually pretty similar to Tolkien's The Fellowship of the Ring (which was Jordan's intention, to make reader more comfortable with starting a new high fantasy series). It's starts with the cliche "farm boy becomes chosen hero" trope, but I'm okay with it because I'm a sucker for it. This book is chock full of traveling making it pretty slow, but I still really enjoyed it. This is currently my favorite world of fantasy. The first book sets up so many things that really make you want to read the rest. The characters are so lovable, especially Mat. Especially Mat. Every character plays a very important role in the story. It just adds to a lot of mystery to the series. The Eye of the World the the beginning of a huge, unforgettable adventure. I have thirteen books to go. I can't wait to continue this epic series with The Great Hunt.