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Summary: Well Done
Review: If people do not completly believe in what their leader is doing than you can not lead them. An excellent book. I was really drawn into this book once I started reading it. I found myself getting worked up over what was happening and realizing the truth of it in reality as to what "they" were going through. He outlined a story and stuck to it, describing it in the most alluring detail. In my opinion, this book only followed the other books in the series by the fact that Richard was caught again, though this time as with the others the method of capture, story line, and plot were completely different. I see no flaws in the story, whether the characters or the battles. This is truly one of the best series I've read. I hope it continues until I find something better.
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Summary: Heading back from mediocrity
Review: I enjoyed this book although the "Richard being captured" angle is getting a little tedious now. I thought the middle of the book was drawn out at times and that the "fire" in Kahlan's heart was good to see-finally. I thought that the book didn't deal with any of the issues from the previous one and was just a fill-gap book even though it was entertaining. Sometime the "Meat" of the storyline is going to have to be dealt with.
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Summary: thoughtful
Review: This book was much better than this last few of this series. Alot of things didn't make sense to me but, i really enjoyed reading this book and stayed up most of the night to finish it.The ideas on work and reason and individual responsibility and sharing were great to think about. Book kept me interested and i liked reading it. hope he keeps it up.
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Summary: Back on target
Review: Like many others, I was a little let down by Goodkind's 5th novel, SOTF. Fortunately, he has saddled up once more with this installment. The pacing is good, and the characters are interesting. With Nicci, Goodkind has created his best personality since the Mord-Sith, Denna. She alone makes the novel worth reading. (I actually find the archetypal Richard, Kahlan, and the deceased Darken Rahl rather insipid.) Also, two secondary characters that I was fond of are killed. Another one of Goodkind's truly thought-provoking "Wizard's Rules" is introduced. Compared to Robert Jordan, Goodkind does some very profound exploration of human nature, and I have found myself agreeing with almost all of his assertions (through his characters.) To address some reader criticisms: yes, the plots do often seem a rehash of previous events, but the resemblance is only superficial, and in the very broadest sense. Goodkind's books are also more episodic in nature: despite an ongoing narrative, there is an adequate conclusion to each book that eases the pain of waiting for the next installment. Further, like Jordan with the Rand al'Thor character, Goodkind has managed to keep a reasonable rein on the central figure (Richard) despite imbuing him with power all out of proportion to anything else in the SOT world. For those who don't appreciate the importance of this, I refer you to the annoying development of the Pug and Tomas characters of Raymond Feist's Riftwar Saga, which nearly ruined the otherwise highly enjoyable Silverthorn. Nothing is perfect in writing, but Goodkind's SOT series has earned a permanent space on my bookshelves
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Summary: Finally a Return to Goodkind's Promises
Review: I started this series with a lot of hopes. I was really hooked on the epic fantasy genre. I read the first two books in this series, and they were everything that I wanted them to be. However, after time, this series started to slow down and detract. Characters became static, and it was all too obvious who was good and who was evil. The prophecy guidelines also made it obvious how the story was going to end, on occasion. I could also draw too many parallels to Jordan's series. Yet this book gets back to the tradition of the first two books. I really enjoyed it. Richard surprised me on numerous occasions. The story itself was not only enjoyable but also conveyed a great message. I know that sounds sappy, but it is very true. Faith of the Fallen left me with a warm fuzzy feeling. If you are like me and want to complete the series no matter what, then this book can only give you hope of better things to come.
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Summary: It's better than the last one
Review: I have a question for you why does every author with a series over three books, has to devote at least a quarter of the new book to rehashing? I really hate that, it's not like people are so stupid that they would pick up a book that says "book 6 of the sword of truth" and expect not to have to read the other five first. But the funny thing is that we dont have to read the other five, Goodking, Jordan, and others always retell, way past the point of tedium. I think, if you have stuck with an author for six books he should at least have the decency to not rehash every plotline and charecter. That being said, the book was good. If you can struggle through the constant rehash, that is. I really like where he has taken the book. I saw a comment earlier that this series had no progression, i disagree. I think this is a logical step for richard, faced with the staggering numbers the order can summon up, he has to destroy them from the inside out. So all in all, a good book.
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Summary: Awesome book Terry you keep the me hooked yet again
Review: This is one of the best books of the series yet. The character development is great. The book does a superb job of showing how strong richards endurance and will to survive is. Many people critize this book for symbolic issuses of our present political situations. I say forget the real world symbolism and just enjoy the book as a good fantasy. Another point of critiscim I have observed is the casual use of very large casualty numbers in the battle. I think the purpose of this is to futher convey the might and power of the imperial order.
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Summary: How Could This EVER recieve below a 5???
Review: I will make this short but sweet. This is the best book aside from book ONE, "Wizards First Rule". In the best fantasy series you will ever read. Goodkind has an awsome talent for for writing fantasy. All other Fantasy writers are put to shame. Nothing else can come close, the books are filled with, emotion, battles, dareing feats, magic, puzzles and great storylines. You get so hooked on the books and into the stories of Richard and Kahlan you can't and wont put the books down. I promice.
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Summary: Is it over between us, Terry?
Review: Oh,Terry. In the beginning it was exciting. You kept me up late at night and I never regretted one minute. I couldn't wait for your next masterpiece, and you kept me enthralled through each page. Now? I have no trouble falling asleep once I am horizontal with your book. Oh, I don't mind the exploration of the "depth" of your characters, your decidedly un-subtle political statements; none of that matters to me. Where's the excitement, Terry? How about a little of that action and magic that drew me in to begin with? I'm not saying it's over, but for pete's sake, can you blame a girl for looking elsewhere when things get stale???!!!
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Summary: Amazing, Amazing, Amazing!
Review: The Plot: Richard is "kidnapped" from his wife Kahlan after living in seclusion in the forest with her for several months. He has sworn off leading his people against Jagang, emperor of the Old World, until they understand how badly they need the freedom they will be fighting for. (yeah, that was a long sentence.)He is led into the Old World, straight to the heart of enemy territory. There he finds people who truly need his leadership, and finds himself powerless to help them. But for Richard, nothing is impossible... I LOVE TERRY GOODKIND! I am very partial to him, so you may take this as a biased review if you like. But...wow. I loved this book. I find it hard to believe that anyone did not like this book. It far surpasses The Soul of Fire (which, I must say, is the worst of them, but even that one is wonderful)and definitely equals the Temple of the Winds in it's brilliance. If you gave up on this series during Soul (as I did for a short time) return to it for this one. I was absolutely blown away by this book.
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