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Summary: Better than the previous, well-written, but more of the same
Review: The latest installment is a definite improvement on its predecessor. I've read a lot of the other reviews and they all make valid points: Similar story, boy has girl, boy loses girl, boy gets beat up, boy gets girl back. But if you are paying attention, it seems that Mr. Goodkind is taking a close look at the rise and fall of communism. The story is very well written and it kept me interested from cover to cover. It does advance the story, as we find more of the Midlands falling to the enemy, and we learn a lot more about the Order and its goals/reasons for what it does. Nikki is a great character, but she becomes a little frustrating after a while. Well worth the money and time to read. PS. I hate to see reviewers tearing a book apart when they obviously have a weak grasp of the written language themselves!
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Summary: Good but preachy
Review: Faith of the Fallen is better than the last few installments of this series. Still not up to the standards of the first two, but better. I almost had to force myself to finish Soul of the Fire. I can see now how it fits with the big story, but at the time it seemed a sidebar at best.Goodkind gets unusually "preachy" in FotF. It seems every few pages he has a character off on some thinly-veiled diatribe about socialism and welfare. Somehow, as I read the book I kept picturing Goodkind hunkered down in a compound in Montana gleefully asking himself what other political commentary he could pose as fantasy writing and fool the masses. I do also wonder a bit about his psyche as I read the torture elements in each and every story. (kind of interesting coming from a writer named Good/kind, eh?) But still, a good story that at least nudged the overall story a bit further along.
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Summary: Is this Terry Goodkind or Ayn Rand?
Review: It seems as though, in between writing 'Soul of the Fire' and 'Faith of the Fallen', Mr Goodkind read Ayn Rand's 'The Fountainhead' and that book had a profound influence on him. Personally, I like Ayn Rand's books so the similarites between FotF and them were welcome and since those similarities become obvious very early on, I settled in for what I thought would be a truly awesome book. Unfortunately, my expectations weren't met and here are the reasons why: 1) The main story (I'm assuming that to be the defeat of Emperor Jagang) is not advanced in any significant way- FotF just seems to be a setup book for events to come in later books. 2) After six books, Richard still doesn't know the first thing about how to use his War Wizard powers and in fact seems to be losing his swordmaster skills. 3) Kahlan is just annoying at this point. 4) Magic is virtually non-existant in FotF- that would be alright were this a George Martin book but when I open a new Sword of Truth book I'm expecting some awe-inspiring supernatural events to take place. 5) For what seems the hundredth time, Richard is captured and tortured. With all that said 'Faith of the Fallen' is far and away the best written book in the Sword of Truth series and with all the setup done the next book has the potential to be truly spectacular.
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Summary: Anxiously awaiting the next one....
Review: While it is true that this installment does use some stale storylines, (some elements are familar) it is still worth the read. Enjoyable as a stand alone novel, or as part of the series. I have read all, and I've enjoyed every one. Looking forward to the next in the series.
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Summary: Don't listen to the naysayers
Review: This is by far the most well written book in the series. The reviewers that say it's just a rehashing of the same plot have some valid points, but it's much more than that. I, too was disappointed at how the story was unfolding, as it seemed the same as before, but this was not the case. The key thing to good Fantasy is the characters. ALL of the characters in this book become more fleshed out than they have been before, including Richard and Kahlan. By far the best character written was Nicci, but all of the new characters in this story were great, only thing missing was Nathan. This book was AWESOME, don't let anyone convince you otherwise. I wasn't really looking forward to it, but the storytelling was great as always, and even though I thought I had it all figured out, it was still exciting to the end. Can't wait for the next one.
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Summary: SHOW ME THE MAGIC!!!
Review: First of all, Mr Goodkind, you have indeed done a MUCH better job than in SOF and I am glad that I bought this book. But the main problem is, where is the magic? I know that you are trying to explore some different sides of storytelling but doesn't it mean something to be put under FANTASY? It means MAGIC... have Richard blow something up or just defeat the army, anything, but just give us magic. Anyway, just being curious, where is Nathan? I sure miss that old man and I'm sure his story would be interesting too. Can you please show us a map of the Old World? It is hard trying to imagine where Altur'Rang is when there is no map. Can we also see some development in Kolo's diary? In TOW his diary sure made the story very exciting and all the high D'Haran also added spice to the story. On the whole, this story answers some questions like who is Jagang and what is he doing in the New World and what has happened in the Westland after 5 books. I guess it is a different book altogether and all Mr Goodkind's hardcore fans will be waiting for the 7 book. p.s. how many books are there gonna be? i'm getting broke.
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Summary: another great one in an excellent series
Review: Although each book can be read seperately with some sense of finality, it seems goodkind just draws you in for more after each book. I couldn't stop reading this one and by the end it was sending chills through my body. Although not the best in the series, an excellent read. I rate as second best in the series, but there aren't enough stars to rate Wizards First Rule. The separation of Richard and Kahlan is what seems to make the books that he writes so good. He is giving you so many different aspects of the events that you just continue to think on what each character is going through. One problem that I want an answer to is WHERE IS NATHAN RAHL? Looking forward to something to happen with him still.
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Summary: It's good, but wait for paperback. DON'T buy the audiotape!
Review: There is a lot of good to say about this book, and many of the other reviewers have said it. But, Mr. Goodkind needs an editor that will cut some of the things he says over and over and OVER. If you read the book, you can skim over some of the nonsense of "man's duty to the less fortunate". When you listen to the tape, you're kind of stuck. At one point, I felt if I heard one more word about "duty", I was going to throw all 20 tapes out on to the freeway. Also, I'm getting very tired of a series about magic where no one can ever USE their magic. Listening to a duck quacking would have been better than book 5. This one is not bad, though. But if there is a book 7, can someone PLEASE use a little magic????
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Summary: Individual Philosophy at its best
Review: Mr. Goodkind puts in words the feeling of truth that most people can't even grasp. I own every book in this series, and it seemed to me like it was beginning to die. I picked up this book with very low expectations, and was shocked at the level of intensity underwritten in this book. Not only did it provide several insights into my own personal philosophy, it also helped get me a good grade in my philosophy class. A definite read for anyone who wants to see the underdog prevail, and human hope overcome tyranny and misery.
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Summary: Ayn Rand would be proud
Review: After a lackluster fifth book, Mr. Goodkind brings it on strong in "Faith of the Fallen". I have always been a fan of Ayn Rand's objectivism and this book gave forth the same ideas, if in a fantasy world. I won't go on about each point and how he made it, but if you are interested in more, read The Fountainhead", and "Atlas Shrugged". The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is that I was hoping for more of the 'world building' that made his earlier works so enjoyable. It seems he gave much more attention to driving home his points than in dealing with creatures or Richards magic.
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