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The Great Hunt

The Wheel of Time • Book 2

4.61 ABR Score (406.9K ratings)
★ 4.27 Goodreads (358.9K) ★ 4.77 Audible (48.0K)
26h 34m Released 2004 Fantasy

Why Listen to This Audiobook?

Two narrators, 26 hours, and a world so dense it rewires how you think about epic fantasy — The Great Hunt is where Wheel of Time stops being a series and starts being a commitment.

  • Great if you want: epic scope with political intrigue and a deepening magic system
  • Listening experience: deliberate and expansive — rewards patience, not binge sessions
  • Narration: Reading and Kramer split POVs naturally; their tonal contrast mirrors the story's gender divide
  • Skip if: Jordan's slow pacing frustrated you in Book 1 — it doesn't accelerate here

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About This Audiobook

Ancient prophecies stir to life as dark forces gather strength and legendary artifacts emerge from the shadows. Rand al'Thor finds himself thrust deeper into a destiny he never wanted, while the very fabric of reality trembles under mounting supernatural threats. As the Wheel of Time turns inexorably forward, heroes and villains alike race across continents in pursuit of power that could reshape the world. The stakes escalate beyond anything previously imagined, forcing unlikely alliances and testing the bonds between companions as they navigate an increasingly dangerous landscape where myth becomes terrifyingly real.

Kate Reading and Michael Kramer deliver a masterful dual narration that elevates Jordan's intricate world-building to new heights. Their distinct vocal styles create clear character differentiation across an expansive cast, while their seamless transitions between perspectives maintain narrative momentum throughout the epic's considerable length. The narrators' deep understanding of Jordan's complex mythology shines through in their pronunciation of invented terms and their ability to convey both intimate character moments and sweeping action sequences. Their performance transforms dense exposition into engaging storytelling, making the audiobook format ideal for experiencing this richly layered fantasy epic.