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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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Summary: Awesome!
Review: I got this book a few years back and I still have fond memories of the storyline in it. This book is what started it all and got me hooked on the series. You get really attached to the characters richard and kalan early on in the story, and you get swept away as you live through their pains and joys. I would recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a fantasy read.
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Summary: Swept Away
Review: It's been over a year since I first read this book. Actually, I read it after I read "Stone of Tears", because thats the book I first found. Anyways, after the first page I was captured, and after the first book I was in desperate need to read the rest of the series, of which I have done- several times in fact.
It is hard for me to find fantasy books worth reading, over all I've only read a handful of fantasy books that were worth my time- Goodkind's is one of them. The way he writes sweeps me off into his world, I become a part of his characters, I see what they see and feel as they do. When I read fantasy I want to be brought to tears, anger, and laughter time and again and never be weary of it, I get this from his books, especially this one. I highly recommend it to anyone who has brains enough and is open-minded enough to see the awesome talent in front of them. You see, Terry doesn't just write about magic, adventure, or love, he writes about human nature. The struggles that each of us go through, the wants, the needs, hopes and dreams. He writes about our fears just as much as he writes about our happiness. Richard and Kahlan, the main characters, despite their fantasy qualities, are not so unlike us, and I think this is what connects us to them. But I say all of this on my own opinion, and while I recommend it, I do not recommend it to those out there who only see the world in black and white. While it is their choice to do so, you will not grasp the full meanings of these books and therefore will be not only a waste of your time, but a waste of money and a waste of a book that someone else would surely have enjoyed better. Can you accept what is?
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Summary: Book of Truth
Review: This book is fantastic. The entire series is brutaly awe inspiring. Richard Cypher, a Woodsguide, becomes tangled in a world of trechery, romance, and adventure when, after his father dies, he meets the beautiful and mysterious Kahlan. I have recommended this book to all of my friends, and each of them have loved it. I must say that Goodkind's series has been truely insperational to my life, and has forced me too look at life through a totally different perspective. I feel sorry for anyone who doesn't completely enjoy this book, they are missing something truely wonderful.
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Summary: Excellent writing, overused plot ideas
Review: Yes, if you've ever read a fantasy book before, you can almost tell the story before you read this. The story was very predictable, and I was able to predict each twist before it happened. I seriously sat down for a few minutes and wracked my brain because I thought maybe I must have read this before. !!!!!!BUT...... the writing is EXCELLENT. I have rarely come to identify with and love any characters so quickly and completely as I did with this book. It is true that there was not a single twist in the story that wasn't a surprise to me, BUT I would have been upset if there had been, because I REALLY wanted the characters to have a happy ending. And the rest of this series only gets better. I highly recommend that any serious fantasy fan read this book, if only to become acquainted with the characters so that you can better enjoy the rest of the books in the series.
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Summary: Mind blowing!!!!
Review: I am an avid fantasy fan. All these people who say that the book is unoriginal, boring, and stupid are too thick to understand the meanings of things. I started this book, and at first it seems like any other fantasy novel. Then as you read, the plot thickens so much that it really is mind blowing. Goodkind weaves a story so deep that it is in a class all of its own. Ever get tired of not fully understanding how things work, especially magic? Well, this book completely helps you understand how the magic in this world really works. And the guy that talks about the good guys being angelic, and bad ones completely demonic didn't read the entire book, or has a 5th grade reading IQ. As you get farther into this series you come to understand that both sides are doing what they completely deem as right. I am currently on the 8th book, Naked Empire, and the books seriously just get better and the story line just becomes so deep, that you have to stop and think about the meanings of the smallest details. Ive read almost all of the Dragonlance novels, Tad Williams books, Tolkien, Robin Hobb, and the WHeel of time series. Not even Tolkien compares, who is a kindergarten writer compared to Goodkind (seriously), who was the first writer that caught my attention and kept it for more than two books (all 8 have left me wanting more) Just trust me, it is the best series on the market, contrary to popular belief.
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Summary: wizards first rule
Review: I loved this book I would have to strongly disagree with the people who said that this book is stupid. I personaly liked the story line and everything about the book. I plan to read and buy the entire series.
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Summary: Good book, no way around it!
Review: Okay, okay, I understand where some of the previous editorials are comming from, BUT to say the book is stupid, bad, or a rip off from other books is just plain wrong! I will not bore you with a long winded explanation of the book, if you are reading this, you have ether already read the book, or are thinking about buying it ( dont want to spoil it for you). Anyway, the book is a very good read, the storie is entertaining, and I thougth very origonal (at least there were no dwarfs, elves, or trolls). I would recomend this book to anyone that is a lover of fantasy novels. I enjoyed the second book in the series just as well, and am eagerly looking forward to the third.
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Summary: LOOK!!!
Review: All of you who say the book is stupid are obviously not looking at the book as what it is. The book has underlying meanings wich most of you probably dont even notice. As for those of you who yell that Terry Goodkind hasnt read Tolkein, he doesnt even like fantasy. He belives it should only be used to convey philosophical meanings. As for you who say that none of it is original, its the most original book in a long time. You think Tolkien's work is original? Thats a joke! The Lord of the Rings books are boring. I couldnt even bring myself to finish the first one. His story is the most unoringinal thing I've ever seen. Goodkind's work is original in every way possible.
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