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Summary: A good book, but the weakest of the four
Review: A lot of people prefer to get into arguments when talking about Terry Goodkind's work. But the simple fact is that if you want to read Robert Jordan, you should go read it, and the same applies to Tolkien. I read Goodkind because I like Goodkind, and any complaints I have aren't because I also read other works. As to Temple of the Winds, this is perhaps the weakest book in the series so far. I've always thought the biggest problem with these books is that it looks as if he set out to write a stand alone novel, only to have it become so popular that he was asked to do sequels by the publisher. The proof of this in my mind is that nowhere in Wizard's First Rule is there and mention that it's Book 1 of the Sword of Truth series. But, conversely, Wizard's First Rule and Stone of Tears sat very well together. Blood of the Fold was thinner, but here in Temple of the Winds, the first real knots start to come undone. Significant characters pop into this book out of the main characters pasts, having never even been alluded to before, and as is Goodkinds most irritating wont, these turn into red herring plot lines that endup being closed again before the end of the book. Meanwhile, little or no progress seems to be happening with the furthurance of the supposed current main plot point having to do with Lord Richard Rahl's battle for supremecy over the Dream Walker Jagang. Without the hype and without the comparisons to others, this was the least satisfying of the series. I WOULD recommend it to anyone who asked, and will continue reading the books myself, as I'm a big fan, but I can't see myself re-reading this book over and over again, as I do with the previous three in the series.
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Summary: Goodkind, brilliant.
Review: Just another independant opinion about Terry goodkinds brilliant Sword of truth series. I have just finished reading the fourth installment and am pleased to say that i have enjoyed it immensly. Gooking is one of the few writters that can really keep the reader on the edge of their seat, from start to finish. The characters are so well developed, it is my opinion that you can get a real sense of who the characters are and how they act. Richard Cypher, the Seeker, is one of the most origonal and exciting characters i have ever read. I have to admit though that he was not my favourite character, in my opinion the best one of Goodkinds creations was Gratch. Without doubt the best Gar on the block. I have read all four books and am eagerly waiting a fifth, In my opinion, Goodkind is the best fantasy writter that i have ever read. He topples even the hights set by writers such as Eddings and Jordan. Could Goodkind be the next Tolkein?....I ask you.
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Summary: Plot twists??
Review: Were we really not supposed to know that Drefan was the hooker killer and 'bad guy?' Were we really not supposed to be able to tell exactly what was going to happen regarding the 'betrayal' and so on? I mean, come on, only a 5 year old wouldn't be able to figure it out, until reading some of these reviews I didn't think the author was trying to hide this stuff from us it was so obvious. Was still entertaining somehow.
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Summary: This is a bad bad book
Review: I have been reading fantasy for about 15 years now and only one word comes to mind with this book.. PATHETIC.. With that said I would like to comment also on a few specific parts that make this story the reason why I stopped buying his books.I was caught up in the story after the first book. Now it seems like the author has just decided to continue to write pasty characters and a lacking story line. And what is with this rape fetish of his?? I don't buy fantasy to read about the sexual exploits of the characters involved. Good authors know how to HINT at what happens while Mr. Goodkind has to go into detail. If you want to write about that line of stories TERRY.. work for Penthouse. The whole book has the same feel as the others.. Richard must accomplish something feels betrayed by whoever.. does what he needs to.. and then a sappy and lame ending.. I guess the last book is going to be a storyline involving some wild B&D orgy with a touch of lesbian threeways???? All in all this was not a very good fantasy novel
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Summary: Terry Goodkind is awesome
Review: Terry Goodkind is often compareed to and sometimes accused of ripping off Robert Jordan. However this is not the case... Yes, Goodkind fans will enjoy Jordan's work and Jorda fan's will enjoy Goodkind's work... However Goodkind's work is unique. Temple of the Winds is one of the best books in the Sword of Truth series in my opinion and if you haven't read it, or any of the series I suggest you do so. Obviously you will only appreciate this book for its full value if you have read the books up to it, and continue to read the books that came after it and the few that are yet to come.
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Summary: Terry Goodkind is back on track!
Review: Terry Goodkind realigns his readers faith with this stellar sequel in his Sword of Truth series. This Book is more than just a page turner, it immerses you in the lives and dealings of the D'Haran empire and rulers. Unlike ever before, Kahlan and Richard surface as three dimensional people dealing with lust, jealousy, and betrayal. The Mord Sith are portrayed as never before, and touch the reader as only victims of torture can. I highly recommend this book to any fantasy lover.
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Summary: I should simply cut and paste the same review
Review: for the first three books, because in my mind, they were the same--why should my review be any different. Dull. Boring. Ponderous. Tedious. Contrived. Overdone. Simple. Derivative. Should I go on? I know, you Goodkind sychophants and apologists out there will now read this review and give it the old unhelpful label. Ha, that should teach me not to review horrid books involving some of the worst developed and contrived characters I've had the displeasure of getting to know. Here's a tip: Go to your library and check out George R.R. Martin, or Stephen Erikkson, or Robin Hobb, or David Coe, or John Marco, or LWE, and read those author's books and then decide who writes good fantasy. Until you do, keep reading the sword of truth series and the Shannara series to complete your overrated author sweep
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Summary: Great Story..
Review: Another great book from Terry Goodkind. Once again I was held spellbound in the world of Richard and Kahlan not putting the book down for hours. But one thing started to annoy me, Terry seems to repeat past events over and over which I guess makes it so a reader who has not read the first three books will still enjoy Temple Of The Winds seperately, but for those of us who have it gets boring. As I start the 5th book I just hope he repeats himself less...
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Summary: I would love to see this put into film
Review: I started this series aprox. 4 years ago. The first book reeled me right in. Out of all of them thus far, (with exception to Wizard's First Rule), this book is the best! A definite page turner from the beginning. The relationships between Kahlan, Richard, and Cara the Mord-Sith are riveting and fun. This book makes you hold your breath, laugh and cry. Goodkind has a flair for detail, capturing every movement of the characters as they speak and think. I would love to see this book adapted to a screenplay. There are so many interesting characters and plots weeved in. I know it would be a blockbuster hit.
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Summary: a very sadistic book
Review: I had read the first 3 books and though I enjoyed them, there was always something bothering me about them. And I finally put my finger on it: Sadism. This author is very sadistic. His books are filled with scenes about the abuse of little children and endless rape and torture scenes. Drefan for example is a copy and paste of Jack the Ripper. This is not a very "good" nor "kind" book.
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