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The Shadow Rising

The Shadow Rising is a fantasy novel by American author Robert Jordan, the fourth book in his series The Wheel of Time. It was published by Tor Books and released on September 15, 1992.

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English Robert Jordan novel, Tor ISBN 9780765334671. Publisher's Chapter 1 excerpt only; adaptation, audio and other editions excluded.

Violence

Moderate

A captive woman is hurt through a magical collar and leash during questioning. Visions also include blood on faces and a bare skull.

Frightening & intense themes

Moderate

Min foresees deaths and injury. An enslaved woman trembles, weeps and begs not to be punished while her captors control her through magic.

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How long does it take?

32h 8m

Average reading time

Focused reading
28h 55m
Comfortable reading
32h 8m
Reflective / study reading
43h 23m

At 200 words per minute

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