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Summary: Amazing, Creative, and Gripping
Review: This book was AMAZING! I could not put it down! It is extremely creative and Terry Goodkind creates a world inside your head. For fantasy readers, this is a must. There is nothing wrong with it with the exception of one thing and it's only wrong to those who are not avid fantasy readers; the themes are similar to other stories, though they are well written. Overall, it was a fantastic book, however, I still hold true that Tolkien is better, but this comes 2nd.
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Summary: Great Fantasy Novel , better than Tolkein.
Review: I know this may seem like blaspemy, but I thoroughly enjoyed this novel better than Tolkein's Lord Of The Rings trilogy. (Which I might add is my favorite movie(s)) A friend recommended the sword of truth series to me and I must admit I was skeptical at first. But Goodkind is a great storyteller who hits you with surprises at every turn and never lets up. You WANT to know what happens next. I found myself having a hard time putting it down even when sleep was starting to overcome my eyes. If you like epic fantasies and have an ideal that good should always triumph over evil you should read this series. I am into the third book of the series as I write this and it is only getting better. Sure some of the themes are familiar; good vs. evil, unwanting hero, true love, friendship, compassion, doing whats right. But it is told in such a new and inspiring way it grips you , pulls you in and never lets go.
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Summary: Wizard's First Rule A Mediocre Book
Review: Terri Goodkind's Wizard's First Rule is a mediocre fantasy novel. The book doesn't really differ from any of the other fantasy books out there that I've read. The story seems to go a bit slow at first. It takes some reading to finally get to know the characters found within the story. However by the time you get close to finishing, you will find yourself dying to find out what happens at the end. I gave this book a three out of five because despite it taking place in a fantasy world, it really didn't impress me all that much. There was nothing new about it that made it stand out from other books.
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Summary: Fun, yet formulaic
Review: This book created quite a stir in the fantasy genre. Some people loved it and some hated it. I wanted to give it a fair chance and just finished it. I can't tell you whether you'll like it or not, because this is a book where it really depends on what you want from a story. So I'll tell you what it offers and where it comes up short.First you need to know it follows an over-used fantasy theme. An unknown man who doesn't want to be a hero, finds out he is very special and needed to save the world. He ends up being a fierce warrior who wins the heart of the beauty. The bad guy is super evil, and the good guys are super pure. There is an old man who serves as the mentor and he's wise yet spunky. Many of you will be turned off at this point. But hold on. As formulaic as it is, Goodkind really does string together a nice adventure. Just when I would begin to think it was getting mindless, he would have a really beautiful scene. There are torture scenes that are vivid, and I was wary of that going in. But he doesn't use them for shock value as some may think. He has a point and makes it very well. It was one of the only scenes that really gripped my emotions. It was quite inspiring. The female roles in the book are fairly weak. The leading lady is often controlled by her emotions and love for the main character. Lots of crying. The world Goodkind has constructed, the different creatures, and the way he uses magic are unique and creative. He often explains why magic works the way it does, and it isn't too way out there. And while this book is one in a series, you can read just this one and it ends well enough so you don't feel you have to read the next one. So it doesn't hurt to give it a chance. If you like this kind of story, you will certainly enjoy this book. I think it is a good one. However, if you're tired of this storyline, you may want to check out something else. I hope this was helpful.
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Summary: Fantastic
Review: This book is simply FANTASTIC. I really could not put it down. I love all the books in this series. I look forward to reading the seventh and eigth parts.
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Summary: one of the best books ive ever read!!!
Review: this book deserves five stars period. it is one of the best books I have ever read. even though I havn't quite finished it I keep looking ahead to see how an event turns out. So far this book is adventureous, slightly romantic, full of wizardy, fear, and tons of courage. I believe this book deffently deserves a 6 star count but there are only 5 sadly.
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Summary: My First Rule - Read it!
Review: This book was superb. Granted, the first few chapters weren't terribly thrilling as the beginning chapters of the book had to push to get momentum going. But just like trying to start a wave, it's slow-going at first, but then it picks up with astounding force. This book was no different. Once it captures your attention, it barely falters. This book weaves a tale about love, hunger, surprises, triumph, and the list goes on... Richard's character is wonderfully done, never failing to keep the character true to self. His missions are somehow real, even though they are buried in ficticious actions. You can truly begin to feel where he is coming from and really get to know his character through all of the adventures he goes through. There are some disappointing parts where the main female character strays slightly from her normal, rigid sense of right versus wrong. The reader may find themselves somewhat disappointed that her character begins to show weakness, but in the end the reader will not be disappointed. She stays true to her self as only someone who stays true to the series will realize. Her falterings only make her seem more human, more real, which brings this book closer to heart. This book is excellent. I have never been so spellbound by a book before (pun, perhaps, intended). The book becomes no less bland as you wear the pages from your reading. A true treasure - I cannot emphasize that enough. I have also read the second book as of now and can tell you that it is just as wonderful. The transition from the first book to the second book is well-done and the pace of the story isn't diminished in the slightest. The second book certainly didn't take much time, if any, to get the wave moving - more like the wave never stopped from the first book into the second. I look forward to reading the remainder of the series.
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Summary: SERIOUSLY disappointing
Review: I listened to the unabridged audio version of this book. Kudos go to the narrator, who does a fabulous job of emoting and expressing a wide range of characters. His performance truly is impressive. That said, the writing is HORRENDOUS. The book lurches from one scene to the next, leaving threads hanging everywhere. The characterizations are flat and inconsistent. Richard (the protaganist) has more modd swings than a drunken manic-depressive. It's sad that this book did well enough to force a series on the world, when there are far, far better authors getting far less attention.
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Summary: why???just...why???
Review: This is a horrible, god-awful book. I have no idea how it gets all these good reviews. I was only able to force myself through the first 1/3 of the book before tossing it aside in disgust. It was just bad. Everything about it was bad. Hated Richard. Hated Kahlan. All the characters were paper thin. The writing itself was ghastly...I could go on, but its just not worth my time and effort. Read George R.R. Martin if you want excellent, realistic fantasy.
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Summary: You Either Love It Or You Hate It
Review: I would not judge this book by the content of these reviews. This is one of those things you either love or hate- but you just have to try. I personally love this whole series for many reasons, the characters first and foremost. I don't think they are bland, nor do I find them dull. The storyline is inventive and interesting, with a dash of suprise added in. True, a few of the twists are predictable- but when do you find a book without even a little predictability? Never. But, I think that if you are a fantasy fan you will enjoy this series- just try it. :)
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