Book · 1990 · series:The Wheel of Time
The Great Hunt (The Wheel of Time Book 2)
Why people recommend it
The Great Hunt by Robert Jordan is the second installment in The Wheel of Time, a landmark high fantasy book series that chronicles an expansive struggle between light and dark across a richly detailed fictional universe. The sweeping fantasy classic earned high praise and passionate recommendations across multiple episodes of the Timcast IRL podcast. In May 2020, the host strongly endorsed the entirety of The Wheel of Time, telling listeners that if they had not yet experienced the books, they should definitely read them because the overarching narrative is truly incredible. During the same month, Tim Pool echoed this strong sentiment during a super chat interaction, telling the audience that The Wheel of Time stands out as one of the absolute best book series he has ever encountered, noting that he has personally read through the entire multi-volume journey twice. Additionally, Adam Krigler contributed to the discussion by sharing his own personal history with the beloved fantasy epic, mentioning that he began reading the books when he was twenty-one years old. The hosts and guests consistently emphasized the profound impact and high quality of Jordan's work, showcasing why these foundational fantasy novels continue to resonate deeply and receive glowing endorsements from public figures and avid readers who appreciate immersive world-building and complex long-form storytelling.
Who recommended it
- Adam Krigler Discussed
- Tim Pool Recommended
Adam Krigler — 1 mention
“honestly probably the last one °° because i i remember reading °° i mean i've read these books °° i i got the first book when i was 21”
Tim Pool — 1 mention
“Wheel of Time is one of the best series that I've ever read I have read the series 2 times”
Mentioned on the show without a named speaker — 1
“and yeah if you haven't read The Wheel of Time that I would read that because that's incredible”
Also mentioned in the same episodes
Other mentions (1: passing, ad reads, own books)
“we have the Wheel of Time”