Crossroads of Twilight
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Crossroads of Twilight (abbreviated as CoT by fans) is the tenth book of The Wheel of Time series. It was published by Tor Books and released on January 7, 2003. Upon its release, it immediately rose to the #1 position on the New York Times hardcover fiction bestseller list, making it the third Wheel of Time book to reach the #1 position on that list. It remained on the list for the next three months.
[edit] Plot introduction
Crossroads of Twilight consists of a prologue, 30 chapters, and an epilogue. Lord of Chaos, Knife of Dreams, and New Spring are the only other Wheel of Time books to have an epilogue. Many of the events of Crossroads of Twilight take place simultaneously with the events of the previous book, Winter's Heart.
[edit] Plot summary
Perrin Aybara continues trying to rescue his wife Faile Bashere, kidnapped by the Shaido Aiel, even resorting to torturing prisoners for information. In addition, Perrin is approached with the suggestion of alliance with the Seanchan, at least on a temporary basis, to defeat the Shaido.
Mat Cauthon continues trying to escape Seanchan-controlled territory while courting Tuon, the Daughter of the Nine Moons, the woman whom he has kidnapped and who, it has been prophesied, will become his wife. Mat discovers that Tuon, as a potential sul'dam, can be taught to channel the One Power.
Elayne Trakand continues trying to solidify her hold on the Lion Throne of Andor.
Rand al'Thor, the Dragon Reborn, rests after the ordeal of cleansing the One Power. He sends Davram Bashere, Logain Ablar, and Loial to negotiate a truce with the Seanchan. They return at the end of the book to tell him that the Seanchan have accepted the truce, but demand the presence of the Dragon Reborn.
Egwene leads the rebel Aes Sedai in maintaining the siege of Tar Valon. At the end of the book, she is kidnapped by agents of the White Tower.
[edit] Statistical Analysis
- See also the full statistical analysis for this book.
Crossroads of Twilight contains a prologue, 30 chapters, and an epiloge. These chapters are split up into 22 different POV's.
| POV | % | Chapters |
|---|---|---|
| Egwene al'Vere | 20.357% | Ch16, 98% of Ch17, Ch18 through 20, and Ch30 |
| Perrin Aybara | 16.813% | Ch5 through 8, and Ch25 through 27 |
| Matrim Cauthon | 16.125% | Ch1 through 3, Ch 28, and 29 |
| Elayne Trakand | 13.673% | Ch10 through 14 |
| Faile Bashere | 4.396% | Ch9 |
| Samitsu | 3.648% | 29% of the Prologue |
| Alviarin Freidhen | 3.073% | Ch21 |
| Cadsuane Melaidhrin | 2.763% | Ch23, and 11% of Ch24 |
| Elenia Sarand | 2.510% | 51% of Ch15 |
| Daved Hanlon | 2.375% | 49% of Ch15 |
| Yukiri | 2.338% | 19% of the Prologue |
| Rand al'Thor | 2.221% | 83% of Ch241, and 83% of the Epilogue |
| Furyk Karede | 2.162% | Ch4 |
| Rodel Ituralde | 1.862% | 15% of the Prologue |
| Davram Bashere | 1.632% | 13% of the Prologue |
| Gawyn Trakand | 1.139% | 9% of the Prologue |
| Gabrelle | 1.086% | 9% of the Prologue |
| Pevara Tazanovni | 0.904% | Ch22 |
| Eamon Valda | 0.621% | 5% of the Prologue |
| Elza Penfell | 0.160% | 6% of Ch24 |
| Delana Mosalaine | 0.094% | 2% of Ch17 |
| Quote | 0.051% | 1% of the Prologue, and 17% of the Epilogue |
| 1 Chapter 24 has four points of view, two of which are from Rand al'Thor's POV. His first is 62% of the chapter and his second is 21% of the chapter. | ||
New Spring | The Eye of the World | The Great Hunt | The Dragon Reborn | The Shadow Rising | The Fires of Heaven | Lord of Chaos | A Crown of Swords | The Path of Daggers | Winter's Heart | Crossroads of Twilight | Knife of Dreams | The Gathering Storm | The Shifting Winds | Tarmon Gai'don Non-Series Wheel of Time Works The World of Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time | The Wheel of Time Roleplaying Game | Legends | The Strike at Shayol Ghul |
