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Summary: A Great Book!
Review: It is true. We were all expecting to see what happened to Richard and Kahlan after Faith of the Fallen, and I too was confused by their absence in most of Pillars (the book jacket implies that they are a main thread in this story, while they are not). I must say, though, that the approach from Jennsen's point of view, allowing us to understand the Order better, was different but did not at all detract from the story.In my opinion, Pillars of Creation was NOT the best book in the series. Neither was it the worst. Besides giving us a look at the inner workings of the Imperial Order, we now have a new character (I for one have been waiting for her introduction since Temple of the Winds). Jennsen is completely different from the other characters in the world of SoT, and this makes her one with a lot of possibilities. I am eagerly awaiting book number 8, partly because of her potential role in the future. This was an interesting story addition to the series, and Goodkind's writing is as good as ever. So any true Sword of Truth fan who has not read it yet should get him/herself a copy. Anyone who has not yet read Sword of Truth should find a copy of Wizard's First Rule and start reading!
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Summary: Engaging
Review: A very engaging story, I wanted to know more about what was happening to the main characters... But I got so engaged with the story of the new chracters that I didn't mind much!
I'm waiting for the next book impatiently!!
Please Terry write more & more about Khalan, Richard & Cara ++++
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Summary: It's been a long time...
Review: since I've been so bored with a book by the midpoint that I've simply shelved it and picked up something else. Actually, I can't remember ever doing that...until now. I almost feel bad about writing a review of this book since I only read half of it, but I really think folks should know what they're getting into when they start reading this [book]. First of all, please understand that I'm not a crazed lunatical Richard/Kahlan fan. They were great in the first book, maybe the second, but since then Goodkind has really let them rot on the proverbial vine. The past three or four books have shown us nothing about Richard or Kahlan that we didn't know at the end of the second book in the series. In this, Goodkind has fallen into the same trap that in my not so humble opinion, has completely destroyed Robert Jordan's "Wheel of Time" series: total character stagnantation. Fortunately, unlike Jordan who has come to rely on an insane myriad of new and wholely forgettable characters showing up to drag the reader through the dank morass that his series has become, Goodkind has up to this point shown enough imagination, not to mention restraint, to keep his saga interesting and in a familiar way, entertaining. This all ended with "The Pillars of Creation", which abandons Richard and Kahlan, in favor of Jennsen, another child of Darken Rahl. This would not necessarily be a bad thing, if Jennsen was remarkable in any way whatsoever. Unfortunately, she isn't. In fact, I can honestly say that my decision to abandon the book half way through was the direct result of Goodkind's complete inability to invoke even the slightest positive emotion from me towards Jennsen. Simply put, I didn't care one whit if she lived or died or succeeded or failed in...whatever she was trying to do (halfway through the book she was just kind of wallowing around trying to find...um...something...). I can't really say anything about the conclusion or morale of the book because, as I've already pointed out, I only made it halfway through, but knowing Goodkind there were probably several moments at the end when all seemed lost, and then Richard showed up to dazzle everyone with his stoic honor and integrity and compassion etc etc. This of course won over those who incorrectly thought he was their enemy, while his real enemies slouched off into the bushes muttering, "curses!" under their breath. Tell me if I'm wrong. Meanwhile, if you want to read a good series, check out either Harry Potter...yes, Harry Potter, and if you haven't read at least one of them you have no room to argue, or if you're a bit more ambitious, George R.R. Martin's "A Song of Ice and Fire".
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Summary: Richard and Kahlan, where art thou???
Review: I've gobbled up every book in the Sword of Truth series, but this one I found a little disappointing. I missed Richard and Kahlan and Zedd and everybody else: they showed up way too late in the book. Don't get me wrong, because it's part of the series, it's definitely worth buying and reading. I love Mr. Goodkind's writing style, his character development, and the fast pace of most of the books (except this one). His books are superior to many I've read. Perhaps I've set the excellence bar too high, based on my enjoyment of his first six books. It took me longer to read "Pillars of Creation" because I could actually put it down, unlike the others in the series. I eagerly await the (too slow) arrival of the next in this series.
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Summary: What a Disappointment!
Review: Until now, Terry Goodkind could be counted on to create an interesting story. This latest addition, however, is frankly unreadable. The plot is plodding and the characters of no interest. Despite multiple attempts, I was unable to complete this book. I can't recall the last time I failed to read a book cover to cover (OK I can...Moby Dick when in high school!). This effort is totally wasted and I hope the author regains his previously demonstrated ability to create. Two thumbs way down.
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Summary: utterly disgusting
Review: i would not advise anyone to read this book of the series. you should just read a small summary of what is going on and you will be better off for it. it completely trashes the whole plot of the Sword of Truth series, and the writing is simply too simple throughout most of the book...
well, here are my comments:
1. the book starts really slow (like Temple of the Winds, but unlike TOTW it does not really have a plot)
2. unlike in other books, we are not told what the aim of the journey, the battle (or whatever you call it)is.
3. there are two major plotlines and one small (Jennsen, Oba, and the husband of Althea). there are also several episodal plotlines including Richard and Kahlan.
4. the author fails to explain what it is in Jennsen's upbringing that causes her to act the way she acts. her actions and conclusions would seem unexplainable to anyone, simply because she is an underdeveloped and utterly predictable character throughout the whole book. as for Oba, he is not even a real character - Drefan's description as a man in TOTW was much much better.
5. while the plot traces in more than 5 pages the unimportant journey of Jennsen through the swamp, he devotes 0 (zero) pages to her journey from the New World to the Old World
6. why are all characters going to the site of the Pillers of Creation. my guess is that Goodkind unsuccessfully wanted to create some suspension. unfortunately, it did not work due to the problems described above. we understand the meaning of this book in the very last pages.
7. some previous commentator, who gave this book 5 stars made the comment that it gives the opinion of common people - NOT TRUE. it does not do it more than the previous books did and actually less than Wizard's First Rule, The Stone of Tears, The Temple of the Winds, and Soul of the Fire. So this book would come fifth in this series addressing this issue. after i counted the number of opinions of common people given, they came up to 3 (three only).
8. the connections between the characters are not well developed.
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i could go on further, but i don't think this needs further explaining. i thought that soul in the fire was the worst book until now, with faith of the fallen the best, but now i think that pillars of creation is definitely the worst.
heed my words - this book is not worth the paper it is printed on. just get a small summary or a review - you would have missed nothing.
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Summary: A New Perspective
Review: I throughly enjoyed this book, I got hold of it on Thursday night and by Sunday it was all over! Although I was wondering all the way through when the main characters would emerge, it was very refreshing to see the conflict from a new point of view. This story also gives us an understanding of how an essentially evil leader can convince their followers that they are working for the right cause. I strongly recommend this book for anyone who has read the rest of the series, but if your new to the series you should start at the beginning to understand the nuances througout the story.
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Summary: Good addition to the family
Review: I thought that this was a very interesting thing to do with the series (the introduction of Richard's Sister). It sets the story up for with more characters and plot twists with her unique talent. Looking forward to the next one.
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Summary: Like X-files without Sculley or Mulder
Review: I listened to the audio tape and found myself wishing that the book would end. I did not find Jennsen Rahl particularly interesting and kept hoping that the main characters-Richard and Kahlan would put in an appearance. Needless to say, they did not appear until the book had just about concluded.
It would have been more interesting if this book took up where the last one ended (I remember there being some question about Kahlan possibly giving birth to a son who would have a major impact on D'Hara). Oh well,I felt compelled to listen to the entire book because I have read all the others.
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Summary: The books all have a point
Review: This book is almost always from the prospective of Jenson, and Richard isn't even introduced until the end. Why? Think of 9-11. People in many Arab countries are brought up from childhood thinking we (people in the US, and other educated nations) are evil. If they came over here they would see how like us they are. That is what Terry Goodkind tried to show, that the reason some people hate us is because they don't understand us. Those who have read the series before may catch that, but will probably concentrate more on Jenson's views on magic (it heals people too, so why is it evil). Those who haven't read it before, though, will probably start thinking like someone in an Arab nation (no offense), "Richard sure is evil, I hope Jenson kills him..." Then when they reach the end, hopefully they will understand better why we are hated by some of the Arabs.
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