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Summary: Much better than Book Five
Review: When I opened "Faith of the Fallen," I was anxious to see the direction Mr. Goodkind would go with the book, especially after being disappointed with "Soul of the Fire." I am pleased to say that he has returned to the quality of storytelling that made "Wizard's First Rule" and "Temple of the Winds" so enthralling.Anyone who was disappointed with "Soul of the Fire," will probably find that this book has what they were missing. There is plenty of action, interwoven story lines, and surprises to keep you turning the page. What I found especially enjoyable is that we are back to following characters worth caring about. We get to walk their journeys with them, either directly through their thoughts or indirectly by watching their actions. And watching them grow can be very fun. If you missed reading about Richard, Kahlan, Zedd, and the others in the last book, you'll get to read plenty about them here. Enjoy!
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Summary: Mr. Goodkind writes a masterpiece
Review: This book has definately picked up where some of the others didn't. In my opinion, books 3 through 5 were a little boring. They started off slow, and picked up near the ending. This however, starts strong, and finishes strong. It's the best book in the series behind Wizard's First Rule. A lot of questions get answered in this book, while new ones arise. People think the story line has been done before, and perhaps it has, but the author twists the line a little to create excitement nontheless. This book tries to represent humanity, and save Richard's world from the advancing shadow of tyranny. Even in the heart of darkness, light must fall.
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Summary: Reader from North Andover, MA
Review: This book was wonderful! I enjoyed it as much as I did the first books of the series. All the main characters had returned and held important roles and input into the story line of the book. It tied up some loose ends and created a new direction for the next book of the series that I will be looking forward to with much anticipation. I was recently asked by a friend who had initially recommended this series to me if this book was worth it and what about the last book of the series (which she could not honestly finish and I had to struggle through). I honestly told her to read the last 3 chapters of the last book (to bring her up to date) and then read this book. 'You will love it!', I told her. And I pass this on. I think all fans and readers will enjoy this sequel.
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Summary: Very disappointing
Review: Hmmm ... Richard is separated from Kalhan and Zed, tormented and nearly killed ... but its all ok in the end. Can't tell which one of the series you are reading? That's the problem with the 6th book of the series. After 6 books, the characters are still simply sketches with little depth, no moral ambiguities, no serious self examination. Having well developed characters that you can empathize with or at least understand is crucial if you want to keep the reader's interest over an extended series. You won't learn anything of interest about the major characters in this installment. And its not clear what this book contributes to the longer term storyline, and even makes me doubt that Goodkind has thought it through in advance on a macro level. I really enjoyed the previous books in the series, and re-read them prior to reading this. Unfortunately it only makes me suspect that this effort is more about book sales and publishing dates than delivering what intelligent and loyal readers should expect from an author.
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Summary: Repetition and barely hidden political point of view
Review: I think Faith of the Fallen is the worst of the Sword of Truth series. The plot was weak and repetitive when compared to other books, and the underlying libertarian point of view was pounded into the reader until I felt like screaming "Ok, I get it - freedom and individuals: good. Oppressive government that makes decisions for you: bad." If Mr.Goodkind wants to write a political diatribe, it should be titled as such and not buried in what had been an enjoyable series. C'mon Mr. Goodkind. I know you are cable of writing a better book. You could have accomplished your ongoing plot goals without the weaknesses of what you turned out. Your bashing of religion, socialism, big government, paternalistic government, etc., and the solution to these problems (death and rebellion), ruined the book for me. You should have spent more time on your plot and less on your beliefs. The only redeeming aspects of this book were the futility Kahlan's direct struggles against the order and the character development. If it weren't for these two strengths, I would drop the series right now and move on. Please give us a new plot.
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Summary: I like(d) this Series, and I liked Ayn Rand...
Review: ...when I first read her books back in high school. There is certainly a lot of value in what she wrote, as it's thought-provoking and interesting. The Sword of Truth series, however, is something that I indulge for entirely different reasons, and as entertainment this installment falls flat on its face. Goodkind leaves out interesting subplots and characters whose fates were totally unresolved at the end of the previous book so that he can hammer home his Objectivist points. I have philosophic consonance with those points, but don't buy his books to hear them rehashed. If I really wanted that, I'd pick my copy of Atlas Shrugged back up and read it again. Heck, he even named Nicci's father "Howard". How obvious is that?
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Summary: Goodkind does it again.
Review: When I first picked up a Wizard's First Rule from reading about it in a news paper ad I didn't think this series was going to amount to much, but after finishing the first book I knew it would. In this latest book Goodkind continues to irritate his readers by causing pain and suffering of Richard and Kahlan, but this may be the best ending of all the books. Leaving you asking what's going to happen next? For any true Fantasy fan this series is a must read and for all Goodkind readers get this book immediately.
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Summary: Faith of the Fallen
Review: I have just finished ready Faith of the Fallen, and am regretting reading it so fast. Terry Goodkind has created a world that I am eager to dive into, and always sorry to leave. I can't put into words the grace and wonder of this author! If you have ever longed to escape into a place where the characters come alive, you need to read the Sword of Truth series from Mr. Goodkind. Enjoy!
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Summary: The best in the series
Review: Yes as more people before me it is certainly the best!! Just by the idea that Richards faith in the people has fallen just give me goosebumps! But i do agree that some things may be a used theme (captured) That doesnt change my mind, though, it get 5 stars out of 3 possible! :)
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Summary: different...
Review: With the last page of the previous book (Soul of the Fire) I thought the Sword of Truth series had come to an end. It spanned a nice even (sorta) five books and pretty much wrapped everything in the series up. Yes, there was still the war with the Imperial Order, and Kahlan was near death, but with the end of Soul of the Fire, I was left with a feeling that everything would work out and that the series would stop. I was shocked when I found out that there would be a sixth book. In Faith of the Fallen, the nice ordered ending that had just been established is blown apart. Yes, Kahlan is healed, but the war takes a sharp turn for the worse. I found this book unique compared to the rest of the series in that it is so obviously awaiting the next book. Also, instead of having a more personal struggle as the main conflict, Faith of the Fallen is centred around something of a societal struggle. In this way it seems more like science fiction than fantasy and the dark hoplessness that pervades it is very remeniscent of 1984. I admit I enjoyed reading this book, but it is not my favourite in the series, and all I can really say about it is its...uh...different.
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