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Summary: Anticipation Ebbs.
Review: I started reading TG's works, thanks to a student of mine. Since I teach English to Special Education Students (SLD), I could not bring myself to reprimand a student who was READING in my class instead of listening to my discussion. After class, however, I asked to see the book that had my student reading instead of paying attention in class. He assured me it was the best. Since I was not much of a fantasy fiction reader, I told him that it had better be. It was! He was reading the second book in the series, "Stone of Tears". Anyway, my student lent me his copy of book 1, "Wizards's First Rule", and I have been an avid TG reader since. This last book though has left me with little anticipation for the next in the series. I can't quite put my finger on it, but it just wasn't up to Goodkind's talents. Maybe it was do to the lack of Magic in the story, or the overdone kidnapping. It just seems to me that with all the marvelous treasures that Richard and Kahlen have at their disposal they should be able to use them to aid in their cause. As I read, I wanted Richard to be able to use his powers against the underlying political references Goodkind interwove into the story. This whole series is Good-vs-Evil. I may be a romantic at heart, but I DON'T want Evil to win. This book made me feel as if maybe Goodkind did. Where's the faith and hope this series instilled in my student with that first book? You got a high school special education student, with a 6th grade reading leval, to READ!!! Don't loose him now; he may never recover. I might not either.
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Summary: Masterfully done
Review: As with the other books of the series this one is a must buy. Upon perchasing this book i sat down to read it and 12 hours later i was still reading it. less then a day after the purchase i was finished. Goodkind creates in his stories charectors that you can love, hate, laugh at or with. he writes an emotionally gripping story that grabes the readers attention. He steps outside the traditional grounds of fantasy writers and gives us a new story, a new world, and not a reguratated stale fantasy book. I can hardly wait for the next in the series to be realeased.
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Summary: Not bad for a middle of the story book
Review: As you have already read in the numerous other reviews, the author clearly puts forth his political vision, which is highly libertarian/Ayn Rand. I, being one who believes in the individual, found this to be an interesting twist and had no problem with it. With a few exceptions, those who have whined about the political agenda in their reviews are likely ones who object to the anti-socialism/anti-communism/anti-liberal bent of the book. Where you are on the political spectrum may well determine how much you like or dislike the book.While I agree that the plot line is little repetitive of previous books, the war scenes and the conclusion of this book represent some of Goodkind's best writing. I wish we would see more of Zedd. I believe that Goodkind's best writing is when he exercises his sense of humor and wit when writing about Zedd. Those reviewers that object to the fact that some of the characters are becoming brutal simply ignore the reality of the fact that they are in a war where the enemy is merciless and friends and family are dying. I believe that would make one more likely to kill a traitor or a "child" who is actually a wizard who just tried to kill you and was in fact possessed by Jagang. For those that don't like the violence, I hope they never pick up a George R.R. Martin novel ... talk about death and destruction. Finally, the complaint that a single major character is killed is absurd. Again, I hope they never pick up the fabulous Fire and Ice series by Martin where main characters are always getting killed or maimed. In fact, I believe it to be fair criticism of Goodkind and Jordan that their main characters always seem to survive against incredible odds. This is a good read, sometimes very good. It may not be the best of this genre, but it is better than most and certainly is worth the time to read it.
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Summary: This book blew me off my feet
Review: I am an avid Sword of Truth fan. I read all the other books in the Sword of Truth series. If I had it my way, they would all be given five stars because they all had me hooked on them until the end. Faith of the Fallen is no exception. This book is spectacular, as are most Goodkind books. I couldnt put this book down and its long enough to keep me that way for a long time. Im not a slow reader either (the fourth Harry Potter book took me 2 1/2 days). This is an awesome fantasy book but if you are new to the series, you HAVE to start at the first book (Wizard's First Rule) or you wont get what's going on.
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Summary: Logic, emotion, and instincts.
Review: This book is my favorite in the series. It is a favorite primarily because of the ending and because of the unique characters introduced. If Soul of the Fire introduced blind and pitiable characters, then Faith of the Fallen introduces noble and strong characters. Richard Rahl has decided upon a new course of action for himself but perhaps not for the D'Haran Empire. He is the protagonist and a world mover, it would make sense that he can decide his future. What Richard sees is made possible by his faculty, his vision. A vision of how to defeat the Imperial Order. Anderith taught him a lesson, that trying to make someone fight for their freedom is a contradiction in terms. The book strives to tell the story of how Richard is taken deep into the heart of the enemy, to be destroyed. Not by weapons of destruction or potent magic, but by iniquity, hopelessness, and despair. The journey will test the faculties of Richard's mind and not his sword or magic. We have seen how well he uses both his sword and his gift. Can he survive without them in a world where he might need them the most? Richard has been portrayed as a destroyer, a killer, and a mage. In this book he will show us his creative side, the part of him which is a War Wizard. The power to create to balance the power to destroy.
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Summary: VICTORY OVER DESPAIR
Review: A HUGE fan of The Sword of Truth series, I found "Faith Of The Fallen" to be Terry Goodkind's best work to date. I am very impressed with the author's ability to make us genuinely "feel" a certain emotion. In this story one experiences the feeling of oppression and the resulting hoplessness it brings to the soul, followed by the light which dawns when one is finally victorious over such tyranny. You can actually "feel" the hope as it spreads like a fire over the down-trodden multitudes. This book also explores the other side of Richard's power and finally gives us the balance between his war wizard nature. I encourage everyone to read this and let it fully permeate your emotions and allow yourself to better understand what freedom really means.
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Summary: A worthy continuation of the series
Review: i would have to agree with a number of other reviewers in saying that, if this book has one fault, it is that Terry Goodkind tends to bash teh reader over the head with the concept of communism-bad!, individualism-good! However, the plot is so masterfully woven that for the most part i was able to overlook or ignore the more preachy aspects of the book. This novel managed to not only maintain the suspence created thus far in teh series, but to buil on it, adding new dimensions, charactors, resolving aspects of the plot while simultaniously adding a dozen more. the charactors also grew, most notably that of Kahlan. And, although Nicci's reform was predictable, i found it quite intriguing as to the opportunities it creats for her charactor in future instalments. Also, i must say that the death of a main charactor, while tragic, was a nessesity to the series, for it prevents a ring of charactors to form whom the readers know cannot be harmed, it leaves everyone open to attack, thus adding the suspence of the novels, making it more important to keep reading the series. over all, an excellent instalment in that it managed to develope all aspects of the saga without re-using a plot.
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Summary: Faith of the Fallen!!
Review: I honestly could not put this book down! This book is the best in the series, and have never been as satisfied with a story as with this one. Touching, and Moving just don't begin to describe this book.
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Summary: A decent book that kept me entertained.
Review: I found this book to be a bit scattered at time but mainly I found it to be entertaining. I do not know that it merits a purchase as a hard back but it is a must have as a paperback. I would like to see more emphasis on character development as i find this a good feature with authors, and Terry does this admirably. I just think we need a few more characters ala Robert Jordan.
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Summary: Best in the series yet!
Review: Faith of the Fallen is the best book I have read in the series. I cannot agree with another individuals assessment of the Communism vs Democrocy theme. Communisim, well what can I say? It has failed, it always will, for many of the reasons that Mr. Goodkind brings out so well in his book. He has some amazing quotables in this book that I think will endure. The story line is simply amazing and full of wonder. You cannot help but believe you are one of the characters in this book (whoever you are). It is quite moving and you won't want to put the book down! I have compared him to Jordan and the Wheel of Time series. Jordan's story has stalled and become almost boring (except for the very end of his last book), while Goodkinds has become enriched and ever so much better in it's richness of character development and philosophical overtones. I can't wait for the next book, giving us once again a glimpse at this incredible persons imagination and thought.
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