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Summary: Sword of Truth vs. Wheel of Time
Review: **This is not a review but more of a comparison of elements.** I was reading Stone of Tears and I just noticed several coincidences between the Sword of Truth and Wheel of Time series.First, Sisters of the Light = Aes Sedai Second Sisters of the Dark = Black Ajah Third, Male confessors as dangerous as male Aes Sedai to society Fourth, Richard's capture by Sisters of the light and Rand's being put in the box by Elaida's Aes Sedai Fifth, both Richard and Rand found out that the men they thought were their fathers were not really their fathers Just some things I thot of...
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Summary: Too easy
Review: Okay, loved The Wizards First Rule, but I wasn't too happy about the end of Stone of Tears. It was way too easy! Richard kills the Sister of the Dark and doesn't send his Daddy to the nether regions of hell, which he'd already been warned severly of doing. I understand Goodkind was going for emotion, but in doing so he left the whole thing unsatisfying. I felt betrayed. I mean, I've read enough books to know you never really kill off a main character like Kahlan, so ,to me, the emotional battle was secondary. Richard had it too easy.
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Summary: Another Brilliant effort By GoodKind
Review: I noticed somebody giving a review on this after reading 1/3 the book. Such a review should be given only 1/3rd its weight in value in my opinion. First of, the so called "sexual situations" are directed at adults. Goodkind say's he writes these books with adults in mind. If there is so much evil in these fantasy type stories, its only common place that such gory sex acts might exist too. I don't have a problem with that. If the reviewer continued reading, he'd know the Sisters of Light are nothing like the Aes Sedai of Jordans world. In conclusion, this is a fabulous tale, and I give it 5 stars. I have read all the books in this series and their wonderful. Each book is nicely concluded and we're not kept hanging.
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Summary: The best book in an exceptional series!
Review: I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It took right off where Wizards First Rule ended, and continued to capture my attention. Total action from beginning to end, like the rest of the series! I thought this one was the best (so far) in the series because you really get to know the characters better in this, the second book. Terry Goodkind has made me a fan of Fantasy when I thought I never would be. I highly recommend this book, and even though each book is written to stand alone, I suggest you start at the beginning of the story of Richard, Kahlan, Zedd and the others in Wizards First Rule.
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Summary: Very Good Story
Review: I have just finish the Stone of Tears and thoroughly enjoyed it. I can honestly say that I did not want the book to end, despite being almost 1000 pages long. The adventure started in the first book continues on in epic fashion. This book explains a great deal more about the background the magic and it's users. The story line splits into three parts early on in the book between Richard, Kahlan and Zedd and then rejoins again at the end. Each embarks on a separate but united goal. The Stone of Tears just wet my appetite for the next book since there are still a few loose ends. What I enjoy most about this book is how it draws you in to the story. When I start to read, it feels as if I enter their world and leave this one behind. In my option, this going to great series, one in which I will remember for a long time.
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Summary: A budding writer
Review: This is what I would call a growth novel. The author tests out several styles and finally gets the hang of it later in the book. I sill enjoyed it greatly and say it is worth reading and owning.
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Summary: Not great but good
Review: Stone of Tears is the second novel in the sword of truth series, and while it is not quite as good as the first novel it is good enought to buy. Although it was a tid bit graphic, and i had to skim a few parts, this book goes a long way to explain later book and help develop the characters. There is so much information in this novel it's almost scary. You are so into reading it and finding out what happened that you don't even realize how much you've actually read.
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Summary: Excellent, bloody, thunderous epic!
Review: Definitely one of my all time favorites! Goodkind puts his heroes through truly grueling trials and keeps the action and suspense high throughout. The final battles and confrontations were huge and powerful. EXCELLENT!
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Summary: Not as good as the first, but still great
Review: Yes, Goodkind could indeed spare us some of the graphic details, but at least he isn't as bad as Steven King. But this book still scores high points on plot, setting and characterization. The reader has no trouble caring about Richard, Kahlan or their friends and is quickly drawn into what they are involved in. Goodkind has great skill with his characterizations! The little girl's point of view is wonderfully done! Don't stop reading this series yet! It is good and the plots are very very good! Read it!
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Summary: Great Book
Review: This book was great. I can't say which book I liked better, WFR or this one. The story starts right off where it left you in WFR. The characters were alive and made me feel like I was right there with them on there journey. Richard finds out that he made a few mistakes in WFR and has to set them right. Richiard gets captured and collared again but this time by the sisters of the light. Yet while Richard was captured he accomplished and learned what was needed to save the world once again from his father Darken Rahl and the Keeper of the under world. In the mean time Kahlan tries to find Zedd to tell him that the sisters of the light have Richard and she too gets side tracked into a midland war. This book is a adult book, no quetsion on that, but I love the way it was written. If you read Wizards first rule and enjoyed it you are going to love this one also if not more.
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