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Summary: Very, very good..........but,
Review: I think this guy is an amazing novelist. I found myself actually feeling for the characters in the book, but one thing bothered me. Every few lines, he kept writing "Bringer of Death". It kind of became annoying after a while; I get the idea already. Otherwise, excellent book.
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Summary: Great book, fantasy with all the trimmings.
Review: This is a great book tons of action, loads of suspense and Terry Goodkind (to me) is the best fantasy rider since Terry Brooks. I love the way suddenly his past come's catching up with him, the way he actually gets to meet his ancestor, and the way he finds the relationship between himself and Gratch is some magical link from the past. This is a great read, and i can't wait till Temple of the Winds comes out. Until then keep reading.
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Summary: Terry Goodkind does not play in abbriged format
Review: The richness of the Sword of truth novels deserves a un-abridged audio addtion. I am lucky that I can and do read the hardcopy versions of his books. It makes me sad though to know that the orginal un-abridged additon is not available in audio format. This deprives those of us who can't see or read, of the richnes of his works. This is especially true becuase the other three books are offered in the un-abridged format. For this reason I rate this offering one star. I should note that I gave the hardcopy book 5 stars.
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Summary: terrific, 1st fantasy book I have read and I am hooked
Review: Terry has a terrific amagination and brings it to all of his books.I can hardly wait for his next book. I personally know Terry and his lovely wife and look forward to doing more business with them. I am a retired school teacher and had never read any fantasy until Terry's first book. I hope he is enjoying the fitness equipment he purchasded as much as I have enjoyed his books
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Summary: Not as good as the first books, but still excellent.
Review: Blood of the fold did not make me dissapointed at all, but it was not as thrilling as the first two books. Richard faces in this book not just the keepers minions, but also a great enemy called Jagang. The threat from the Keeper is in the background, which is good since that theme has been used already. Action is mainly concentrated to the end of the book. That is usually the way of fantasy writers. If you've read the other two books. Read this! If you haven't, then start with "wizards first rule"
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Summary: Excellent Book but Bad Audio
Review: This story needs to be UNABRIDGED to be appreciated. The cassettes don't do justice to the story.
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Summary: So Who said Fantasy Had to Be Nice???
Review: I love an author who isn't afraid to strike with the punches that most writers in the Fantasy genre today pull. Goodkind populates a fantastic world with wonderfull characters and detail... why should he stop at the end of the nice stuff? Is the object of Fantasy to illustrate a two-dimensional world with no meat, no guts, and no true evil? If one is looking to escape, immerse oneself in another land, or believe what they're reading, it only seems logical that such a fantasy world should include everything, no matter how disturbing. Unlike the rest of today's popular fiction, Goodkind uses a keen sense to rip the "get the sword, kill the bad guy, rescue the damsel" mockup cover off of the genre and stirs the reader's guts with clarity of vision and emotion. I have never been more moved by a series of books than by the Sword of Truth series. This is what making a world come to life is all about. Raw, unapologizing, and laced with truth, this series puts the reality into fantasy like masters of the genre used to.
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Summary: Still the best!!!!!
Review: You know so far I have read all four of Mr. Goodkind's books, and I have been riveted to all of them.I realize that all have a right to their opinion on these books, but people do not have the right to bash the author. If you don't like his writings fine, state your opinion on the material. I don't know what kind of person Mr. Goodkind is in his private life, but I do know he can write. That is all that matters to me. I feel people come here for honest reviews on books. Not to read someone's personal opinion on the author's private life. Or to read this book sucks!!! What I want in a review is why did you like it, or why didn't you like it. I like Mr.Goodkind's books because they put a new twist on an old idea. He can scare the pants off you, and then make you feel sorry for the villian. There are similarities to the writings of authors before him, but tell me an author that hasn't used from another. This is true of all authors not just fantasy fiction writers. As for the sexual violence well it adds spice to the plot, and there is a reason if you look deep enough for it. I have said this before, and will say it again. I have not seen these books advertised without a warning that the sexual, and violent content may offend some readers warning. So if you didn't see it PAY MORE ATTENTION!!!!!!! If you did see the warning and read this series anyway. You got just what you were asking for so STOP WHINING!!!! Keep up the good work Mr. Goodkind, and don't let unintelligent reviews get you down....
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Summary: Going Downhill
Review: I have just finished this third book in The Sword of Truth series and was very disappointed. I love the first two books but felt that Goodkind lost his momentum with this one. I was most bothered by the repetition: he was constantly stating and restating events from the previous two in the series. It would have only been half as long if he would have concentrated on the plot and characterization instead of making sure someone who hasn't read the first two can follow along. However, I still have hope and have just started reading Temple of the Winds.
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Summary: SHOULD BE PRESENTED UNABRIDGED!
Review: TO MUCH IS LEFT OUT IN THE ABRIDGED. IT REALLY NEEDS TO BE PRESENTED IN UNABRIDGED. I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY PUBLISHERS THAT WILL NOT HAPPEN BECAUSE THE PEOPLE THAT HAVE THE RIGHTS WILL NOT RELEASE THEM. THAT IS NOT RIGHT TO THOSE OF USE WHO A WAIT THE UNABRIDGED STORY.
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