Knife of Dreams
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Knife of Dreams (abbreviated as KoD by fans) is the eleventh book in the The Wheel of Time series. It was published by Tor Books in the U.S. and Orbit in the UK and released on October 11, 2005. It is 859 pages long.
[edit] Plot Summary
Tarmon Gaidon approaches. Signs of the Last Battle are increasingly evident, such as strange deaths, certain weaves (i.e., Keepings) beginning to fail, the dead walking, and indeed, reality itself seemingly shifting in odd ways.
[edit] Plot Developments by Character
Rand al'Thor is increasingly losing control of the one power to Lews Therin. He goes to meet with the daughter of the Nine Moons, but finds Semirhage instead. In the ensuing battle he loses a hand and his vision is damaged. Semirhage is captured.
Mat Cauthon leads his companions across Altara, eventually leaving the circus and rejoining a portion of the Band. They wreak havoc with Seanchan armies across the country, and make use of new weapons technology, including rudimentary bombs and guns. He returns Tuon to Seanchan forces, and she marries him, making him the Prince of the Ravens
Perrin Aybara makes a deal with the Seanchan to help destroy the Shaido forces in Altara that have captured Faile. He doses the town's water supply with forkroot, incapacitating the Wise One channelers, and attacks, breaking up the Shaido and destroying most of the Prophet's forces. He rescues Faile and company, although Aram turns on him and then is killed.
Egwene al'Vere has been captured by the Aes Sedai in Tar Valon. She takes advantage of her capture to spread discontent against Elaida to bring her down. However, the rivalry between the Ajahs is causing problems in the Tower.
[edit] Statistical Analysis
- See also the full statistical analysis for this book.
Knife of Dreams contains 37 chapters, a prologue, and an epilogue, in 27 different POVs, of which:
| POV | % | Chapters |
|---|---|---|
| Matrim Cauthon | 19.89% | Ch6 through 11, 68% of Ch25, 37% of Ch27, 25% of Ch36, and Ch37 |
| Elayne Trakand | 15.30% | Ch13 through 16, 80% of Ch17, Ch31, 33, and 35 |
| Perrin Aybara | 10.33% | Ch4,12, 52% of Ch26, 90% of Ch291, and 62% of Ch30 |
| Rand al'Thor | 10.23% | Ch18, 39% of Ch19, 66% of Ch20, Ch21, and 63% of Ch27 |
| Egwene al'Vere | 7.12% | 20% of the Prologue, and Ch24 |
| Faile Bashere | 5.43% | Ch5, 10% of Ch26, 93% of Ch28, 10% of Ch29, and 28% of Ch30 |
| Romanda Cassin | 2.96% | Ch23 |
| Pevara Tazanovni | 2.74% | 16% of the Prologue, and 68% of the Epilogue |
| Siuan Sanche | 2.48% | Ch1 |
| Galina Casban | 2.42% | 17% of the Prologue, 7% of Ch28, and 10% of Ch30 |
| Birgitte Trahelion | 2.40% | Ch32 |
| Suroth Sabelle Meldarath | 2.07% | 17% of the Prologue, and 32% of the Epilogue |
| Harine din Togara Two Winds | 1.95% | Ch22 |
| Furyk Karede | 1.94% | Ch34, and 67% of Ch36 |
| Galadedrid Damodred | 1.77% | 15% of the Prologue |
| Beonin Marinye | 1.56% | 54% of Ch2 |
| Tuon Athaem Kore Paendrag | 1.55% | 38% of Ch26, and 8% of Ch36 |
| Loial | 1.39% | 61% of Ch19 |
| Elaida do Avriny a'Roihan | 1.35% | 46% of Ch2 |
| Aran'gar | 1.09% | Ch3 |
| Rodel Ituralde | 0.94% | 8% of the Prologue |
| Alviarin Freidhen | 0.79% | 6% of the Prologue |
| Tarna Feir | 0.69% | 32% of Ch25 |
| Weilin Aldragoran | 0.59% | 19% of Ch20 |
| Arymilla Marne | 0.54% | 20% of Ch17 |
| Nynaeve al'Meara | 0.47% | 15% of Ch20 |
| Quote | 0.01% | 1% of the Prologue |
| 1 Chapter 29 has three points of view, two of which are from Perrin Aybara's POV. His first is 43% of the chapter and his second is 47% of the chapter. | ||
