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Summary: Blood of the Fold: An Epic Adventure
Review: "I am the bringer of death", in Terry Goodkind's novel, Blood of the Fold, he uses his expertise to create a world of fantasy seem more of a realistic world making his characters seem like someone who really exists.
In this novel Goodkind creates a struggle of epic proportions against the forces of the evil Jageng, a dreamwalker, a man with the power over ones dreams. The only way to find refuge against his power is to swear loyalty to Richard, a woods guide turned ruler of a nation, Jageng wants to enslave the world for his own bidding and anyone who stands in his way he plans to destroy. His fury has been unleashed from his prison behind the Towers of Peradon in Old World when Richard destroyed them. Richard now has plans on conquering the world not for power though in stead he wishes to protect the lands from Jageng.
Goodkind does a great job of describing everything vividly yet doesn't dwell on unimportant details. When he describes a setting he makes it feel like it comes out of the book and fills the room with all the sights, sounds, and smells he creates.
Goodkind also depicts his characters with as much care as he describes his setting. Describing them well in detail, both physically and mentally making each character feel like a close friend or mortal enemy.
He creates a great plot with much action and many plot twists, it also jumps around between characters, both good and bad, giving you a broad view of the story instead of just a small part of it.
Goodkind's use of language in this novel is easy to understand for the most part, there are a few spots where he uses words that make no sense, but they tell you what the words mean so there's never any confusion.
This book is greatly written pulling the reader into a land of fantasy masterfully created and gives a feeling of total release from everyday life.
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Summary: i'll vomit if i read any more of his books
Review: Ok, I read the first book "Wizard's First Rule", it was pretty good , the second book was also Ok, but the third book is HORRIBLE. First of all Terry Goodkind has almost no plot,and where there is a plot it copied from Robert Jordan. For Example, Richard[main character]is a woods guide(simple life) as Rand al'Thor was a sheperd(simple life).Rand becomes famous(Dragon Reborn), Richard becomes the true seeker.Rand is affected by the Prophecies of the Dragon, richard also has prophecies about him. Richard finds out he was not living with his real father, as does Rand (Aiel father). Rand has Cullandor(magical sword), while Richard has Sword of Truth. Rand finds out he can channel (magic powers), Richard finds out he has the gift. The Seanchan in WOT have collars to control magic (channeling), while in SOT there is the Rhadan. Aes Sedai in WOT, Sisters of Light in SOT. Black Ajah (Evil) in WOT, Sisters of the Dark in SOT. I mean the list is endless !!! Other than that Khalan is always JUST about to be raped before she uses her power. Book one by Denim Naas, book two Tyler.I know people criticize Jordan's writing but he's a trillion times better than Goodking, at least he has an original plot.Also in book 2 I CANNOT understand why Zedd Zeddiculus Zorainder had to put a death spell on Kahlan, I mean he's a Wizard of First Order! It's not like he cannot kill a few guards and councillors. Buying Goodkind's books are not worth your money and if you have too much money and must buy books, goodkind's books are not worth your TIME!! I suggest you read Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time or Song of Fire and Ice. I mean anything can be better than Goodkings trash, even some doepy child fiction like Weenie the Pooh. The only reason you could want to read goodkind's books is if you want to read Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time with different names and characters !
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Summary: Good read--but not as good as the first two
Review: There is no question Terry Goodkind can write a spell binding fantasy adventure. Like the first two books, Goodkind combines magic, action, and good old human frailty and self doubt into a page turning story which makes the reader desperate to find out what happened to these characters after the book ends.That said, this book was not up to the quality of the first two installments of the Sword of Truth series. First, the action sequences were too short and not well connected to the rest of the plot. But more importantly, by having his main characters spread all through his Old and New Worlds, not knowing what each of the others were doing, lead to a disconnected plot. There were simply too many unknowns, which despite the 600+ page length, were never meshed into a coherent story. Finally, Goodkind spent far to much of the book first setting up the penultimate battle between good and evil--actually two battles--and then spent too much time setting up what were obvious tantalizers to the next installment in the series. On the positive side, we did learn all about Gars and Mirswiths--making them seem like thinking, sentient beings rather than just creatures of magic programmed to be good or evil. All in all, a good read--but definitely don't start the series here. Must read one and two first, or this book will be a waste.
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Summary: Short, and satisfying
Review: Richard starts out creating the bond to have the D'Haran troops join together under his command. He, Hoping to get word from Kahlan, decides the best way to stand up against the Imperial Order is to claim the Midlands are no more united as one, but should surrender to him in hopes of defending along side D'Hara against the Imperial Order. Sister Verna, now Plelate has to take charge and can only trust Warren, still fearing that there are Sisters of the Dark in the Palace. Richard, impatient from not meeting up with either Kahlan or Zedd, sends Gratch, his gar friend, to send word of what he's doing. With his 3 Mord sith and two bodyguards, Richard tries to figure out a way to help the Midlands. Like my title sats...short, but sweet (altho it is approx. 600 pgs.). There isn't as much action than the last one, but the plot twists and such keep it at a good rate anyways. I still have trouble trying to read accounts of semi-main characters without hoping to get to the next chapter where Richard or Kahlan are the subjects, but doing so helped me like those characters more. I also enjoy reading points-of-view from the bad guys, the Lord General of the Blood of the Fold for example. The explanations of some the creatures is brought forward like the mriswith and gar. And even the bringing in of the 3 Mord Sith adds more to the story. I really like those three, but what man wouldn't? they're three fine women...anyways, characters are good, story is good. Very enjoyable and I'm ready for more...
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Summary: Great!!!
Review: This novel is one of the bes ever in alld the books I have read inncluding tolkien bradbury I could not put it down until my eyes were non working!!! read it you won't regret it
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Summary: Satisfactory chapter in an engrossing series.
Review: Wizard's First Rule and Stone Of Tears. Two wonderful novels, introducing us into the life of Richard Rahl, a simple woodsguide who has his world turned upsidedown by Kahlan Amnell. Where as the first two stories of Richard and Kahlan were filled with wonderment, adventure and suspense. The third chapter of this engrossing series is somewhat of a let down. Not to say it isn't an interesting read, but it's cons outweigh the pros. The story itself picks up right where Stone Of Tears ended, we are introduced to a few new characters. The overzealous Lord General of The Blood Of The Fold a group of 'Witch Hunters' so to speak, and his sister whom is condemmed in his eyes for being a sorceress. While these characters are interesting, they did not have any impact on me other than to anger me at their ignorance toward the real truth of the world contained within the story. After their brief introduction we are once again introduced to our wayward hero Richard Rahl. After an explosive battle between Richard and the Mriswith the story suddenly took a nose dive. In what could have been a suspensful piece of work, became a political thriller of the Fantasy genre. We are thrusted into endless arguments and positional characters as Richard sorts out his standing as the Lord Rahl. Having said that, where is Kahlan, she is still in hiding with Adie and Zedd. This was one of the biggest problems for me. Richard and Kahlan's seperation was absolutly abominable, once they finally do meet up with each other, (Near the end of the novel) their exchanges are hasted and brief. The action I have come to love is nearly absent in this entry, aside from the last 100 pages, which were extremely exciting; did not make up for the lack of thoughout the whole of the story. The humor of the Mord-Siths is quite entertaining. The way they try to intimidate and poke fun at Richard, did have me smiling and chuckling a few good times. Blood Of The Fold is certainly different when you look back upon the first two novels of this series. Though it does have it's moments of sheer excitement (the last 100 pages), it came off as an overly long senate meeting to discuss lands and property.
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Summary: Goodkind Does It Again!!!
Review: Goodkind one of my favorite authors!!! I will always remember the names and personalities in his books because he is that kind of writer and gets you emotionally involved(more than I`d like to admit)with his characters and there screwed up situations. Just asked the cats in the Goodkind website forum about me. Anyway if this is what ya like start from the first book and go in order.
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Summary: Series Keeps Getting Better
Review: Blood of the Fold is Book 3 in the Sword of Truth series. Mr. Goodkind keeps tantalizing readers with better and better stories, and BOTF is no exception.
Every one of his books offers the intelligent reader meaningful glimpes into our own world, and how to solve problems. Seriously. This 'fantasy series' is simply too hard to put down. I bought the rest in the series for Christmas and I can't wait to open them!
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Summary: COUNDN'T PUT IT DOWN
Review: I'm new to the fantasy genre and just recently stumbled upon the SOT series -- and I'm hooked. I'm finding that I'm staying up all night more and more because I can't wait to find out what happens next. I'm currently on the Temple of the Winds, and Blood of the Fold seems a distant memory -- even though I only finished it last week. While Blood of the Fold has not been my favorite, it was great nonetheless. One of the things I love about this series is that Goodkind manages to constantly introduce new characters -- I thought I only cared to read about Richard and Kaylan -- but now I'm also excited about Verna, Warren, etc. and look forward to Goodkind developing those characters. (I probably have the spelling wrong because I'm only listening to the audio tapes). I also love the humor via the Mord Siths. And I don't want to give too much away, but the way Richard takes control of things is very satisfying. There are, unfortunately, subplots which I did not take to. I thought too much time was wasted on the blood of the fold -- it didn't really lead anywhere. The storyline about the Mriswith was also not very well developed -- it was tossed into the mix with little explanation. Oh well, I better stop before I give too much away.
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Summary: Another Break Through
Review: Albeit not the greatest book I have read in the series, Blood of the Fold is still quite a good one. The only tiring thing I find about it is the fact that yet again Kahlan and Richard are split up to complete their own separete tasks. I only hope that this will not be the case in the fourth book. The characters are once again fleshed out nicel and everyone is covered. From the insane leader of the Blood of the Fold, his bewitched sister, Gratch and many many others, the story unfolds with suspense that leaves you on the edge of your seat. I also found that Goodkind delved shallowly into the issue of homosexuality, with two lesbians. Although I found the cover good, I also found that I was laughing near the end over the joke between Kahlan and Berdine. The fact that he covered this issue made me feel good. As many books look at it in a negative way. I am glad that this one was different. If you enjoyed the two previous books then I recommend this one also, as it too is full of murder, mystery and many suprises which will keep you readin well into the night.
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