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Summary: Excellent and Inspiring
Review: Can't imagine how anyone could give this less than 5 stars. The beginning is a little slow but the rest of the book makes up for it tenfold. It is a wonderful and inspiring book.
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Summary: Hurrah for capitalism!
Review: Although I agree with many reviewers that these very long series are sometimes monotonous, this book was unexpectedly enjoyable on its own for its pro capitalism/anti socialism storyline. Reminded me of Ayn Rand's Atlas Shrugged in how I rooted for initiative. Goodkind's approach was a refreshing change from the typical generic "good versus evil".
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Summary: They can get away with it.
Review: Terry Goodkind and Robert Jordan are writing worse and worse books, and we are willing to accept them. I find myself continually buying these books with the hope that the next one will be better and continually being disappointed. I think each of them had about 3 good books in them, but instead of stopping decided to keep up the cash flow and see exactly what they could get away with. This book is the stupidest yet. TG seems unable to develop the characters' personalities. We have mild insight into 2 characters this book. Richard and Kahlen do not grow as people. They are no longer endearing. They are beginning to come across as arrogant and petty, where they once were sweet and their relationship was mildly refreshing. If you want to read a good series read George R. R. Martin.
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Summary: The Best
Review: This book is Terry Goodkind's crowning glory! Number 6 and the best one yet! I hope there is a sequil to this nationwide best seller.
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Summary: Great book in a great series!
Review: "Faith of the Fallen" was an excellent book. Some say that it is worse than the other books in the series but it's still DEFINETELY worth reading. There was less action on Richard's part, perhaps, but Kahlan's role makes up for that. If you have read the other books in the "Sword of Truth," it would be a shame to stop at this wonderful book. If you haven't started the series, start with "Wizard's First Rule" right away!!
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Summary: Pretty Good Sequel
Review: As a sequel to Soul of the Fire, I enjoyed the closer examination of The Imperial Order and some of the ideological implications of the book, they can definitely go beyond the pursuit of economic freedom alone. Although I must admit getting a little annoyed at the repetition in describing certain characters. I can understand the possible need for reiterating certain traits of the characters but it becomes unnecessary. The relationship between Richard and Kahlan appears as too perfect in all the series including this one, Kahlan's actions in Temple of the Winds notwithstanding. Richard's character is presented as likeable to the point of incredulity and at times I skipped a few lines of somewhat pretentious narration. The main characters could afford more of a blemish or two, it might make them more interesting. Now that there are troubles in the Imperial Order, I hope that the threat will come to an end.
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Summary: Great series if a bit copied
Review: I have read all six of the Sword of Truth series books. It was my first fantasy series to read and I thought it was incredibly imaginative and original. There were flaws of course. One of them was when Richard flew away on scarlet's back right after he had droped the barrier thingy that kept the new world safe from the old world. right before he flew away sister Verna said she had a sister of the light for over 200 years which can't be right because before she had said that she and Warren a only one year apart in age and he was 156 years old and to become a sister of the light you must train wizard which takes a minimum of 200 years so in that case she wouldn't have even been a sister of the light. Also he kinda had a thing about all the people. The thing was that everyone is supposed to be incredidbly goodlooking! there are no people that are ugly of just look regular eccept a few. After I read the Sword of Truth series I read the Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan which surprised me a whole lot and made me realize that Terry goodkind had copied a lot of things from the Wheel of Time. How did i know that Terry had copied from Robert and not robert from Terry? all i had to do was look at the date of publication. one of the things that was copied was the color changing cloak that Richard obtained which is just like the warders cloak in the Wheel of Time. althought it was copied just a bit it still has an incredible story line,characters,plot developement,and magic which allows it to still be one of my favorites series
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Summary: So what's so bad about blatant anti-communism?
Review: In my opinion, that is what distinguishes this book as being worth-reading. Now on the 6th book, Goodkind's kidnapping Richard plot is beginning to wear slightly thin but his imagery regarding socialism vs. the free market is completely realistic and compelling. This isn't a direct allegory such as Animal Farm, but neither does it feel like a personal story about one man's individual demonstration of why free market priciples work. The story of Nicci's father is probably an even better lesson than that of Richard for those who complain of how the greedy capitalist pig shuts out those who would work for him. On another level, as many people compare Goodkind to Robert Jordan, I think that Goodkind's characters are definately more sympathetic. However much Jordan's began as individuals with different missions, they are all starting to think & act exactly as sterotyped with no deviations & his villians are impersonal. With The Sword of Truth, I felt empathy, pity, disgust for each character; none of them are flat.
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Summary: Best Yet of the Series....cliffhanger
Review: I read Goodkind for one reason....of all the fantasy authors I read(and admittedly, it isnt many)..Goodkind is the only one who consistently provides a moral to the story...a revolving theme per book. That said, I must rank book 6 of the series by far the most powerful and the best...in terms of its message. I agree with one reviewer here, a Mr. Rowe from Atlanta, that this book does have a strong Libertarian political sensibilty...but I think the theme of freedom as something u must want for yourself and fight for yourself is very powerful...I mean, as most of us at this site are American, it should resonate more deeply with us as this is what the country was founded on. To me this book is the best in the series b/c the ending isnt so neat....we dont know what is going to happen next...but it should prove to be very interesting as Richard has inadvertantly struck a blow in the heart of Jagang's territoty....we dont know how that will play out , which makes this book the best cliffhanger in my opinion...As for the gripe that Warren has died, all I can say is ABOUT TIME!, lol.... No, im not glad warren is dead...but as mr.rowe said, it is hardly realistic to expect all the major characters to survive every battle..And as a fan of G.R.R. Martin, I must say it is refreshing that some authors dare to include this realism in their work..would that Robert Jordan would follow suit...it makes bad guys that more sinister if they can actually manage to kill someone of value every once in a while, lol...:) All in all, though the book is bleak at times..I appreciate the change of pace, I wholeheartedly agree with Richard's stance in the matter, and I eagerly look forward to the next book to see how things will play out..kudos Mr. Goodkind!!!....hmm....but on a side note...I do feel for Richard and Kahlan...let them have their honeymoon at least! :)
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Summary: Keep them comming Goodkind
Review: Yes, once again Richard & Kahlan are separated. I wasn't happy about this, but once again Goodkind helps you see why it was needed in the story, not only to give back hope to Richard but to many others also. I read many reviews on this book, and only a couple things I read rang true to me. First, Goodkind does repeat many issues over and over, to the point you find your self wondering if hes ever just going to get on with it, and 2. The novels need more magic, Richard is a war wizard and never uses his power. Well now I am done with the complaining. Never the less this novel was great along with the rest. This novel starts right where the last ends. Kahlan is recovering from her injuries in a secluded Mountian / Forest home with Richard and Cara by her side. Richard decides that he must stand aside from the war until the people choose to be free and like nothing more to but to be free. Richard would like to spend his time, if not forever in his sheltered home but Nicci, Sister of the Dark, has different plans in mind. Nicci on her search for answers kidnaps Richard and takes him to the old world, where Richard is to learn her meaning of being free and what (her idea of real people) have to do to get by. While Richard is gone, Kahlan decides to go back to the war to pass time and claim her revenge on Richards kidnapping. Kahlan re-unites with Zedd and the Sisters of the Light and her army. The real Parlet goes off in search for Nathin, in hopes to keep him under raps. The ending was the best of the whole novel, and makes the few flaws mediocre in comparison. If you have read and enjoyed the rest of this series then this addition wont let you down. I will impatiently wait for the next novel.
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