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Summary: Same plot, yet again
Review: This book isn't so much a novel as it is a manifesto on the evils of communism. If you want a 500 page lecture, go ahead and buy this book, but don't expect a whole lot of entertainment. Goodkind yet again recycles his tired plot: Richard is captured by an evil woman; Flawless hero, Richard, eventually prevails; Evil woman turns out to be good in the end; Richard and Kalahn are reunited; Everything works out for the best. For someone who spent 500 pages extolling the virtues of reason, Goodkind shows an apalling lack of logic (and imagination) in the creation of Richard's world. There seems to be no overall creative vision for this meandering series of books - Goodkind appears even more lost in his own work that Robert Jordan.
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Summary: No comment necessary
Review: Goodkind. Terry Goodkind. You know the rest.
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Summary: An improvement over book 5
Review: I enjoy the way Goodkind writes, so I still enjoyed book 5, but, let's face it, it's often more enjoyable to read about your favorite characters than people you despise and who talk about their twisted beliefs endlessly. Faith of the Fallen has much more of the good guys in it, lots of action, suspense, drama, everything. The only thing that keeps it from being five star is the amount of Imperial Order philosphy that you have to wade through. Otherwise, it's perfect! Loved it!!
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Summary: A lesson in Gov't
Review: What a BIG dissappointment this book was. This was more like a lesson in socialism/communism than about "fantasy epics." What happened to the sorcery? The Dragons? (I know, the chimes) but to ramble on incessantly trying to prove a point is monotonous and boring. I am through with the Sword of Truth series. Sorry Mr. Goodkind, this book STINKS!
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Summary: Good, but too preachy
Review: If you've ever enjoyed an Ayn Rand novel, be prepared to like this book. It reads a lot like her's do. Terry Goodkind's series is slowly departing from its charming course of fantasy, into a text book on social science. It feels like the plot of the story is becoming secondary to its message. He does a good job of mixing philosophy with action, but I liked it much better when his main concern was for characters rather than morals. Don't get me wrong, its still a very readable book. I can't wait for the next one to come out. I just hope that we'll get to hear more about Richard, and less about the definitions of good and evil in his society.
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Summary: You know you're going to read it, but...
Review: First, if you're anything like me once you start a series you don't want to stop it. Also, I think that this was the best written book in the series.That said, it was an incredible disappointment. The plot is nearly as rehashed as an L.E. Moddesitt Jr. series. Goodkind hits on everything he hits on throughout the series. Richard and Kahlan get separated again. Richard is taken into the heart of enemy territory where his kind ways and common sense win over people that should be his enemy. Kahlan leads an army against a much larger force. Blah blah blah. We've seen it all before many times. This series is becoming very stale and is not progressing. Series' such as "A Song of Ice and Fire" or "Wheel of Time" are clearly ONE developing story. While readers get frustrated with the wait between novels, we can tell that the story is progressing and each installment brings us a little closer to the climax. With "The Sword of Truth," this feeling of progression is completely absent. Instead, Goodkind rehashes the same old plotlines with a few new twists. The series is only ever advanced with the climax of each book which nicely sets up the next book. Now, all my griping aside, this is the best written book of the series so far in terms of character development. Goodkind started a good thing with Soul of the Fire by really developing the "enemies" of Richard. Nicci, is now one of my fvorite characters. If Goodkind could incorporate this level of character development with an attempt to advance the series, I would probably rate this book much higher. Indeed, as a stand alone book, it's great. However, I can't be too enthusiastic about it since we've seen this story many times before.
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Summary: How Terry Got His Groove Back
Review: After the HUGE disappointment that Soul of the Fire was, I contemplated not even buying Faith of the Fallen. But in doing so, MY faith was restored in a fantastic author that simply had a literary flubber. The most obvious vindication was the stark contrast in Kahlan; she transformed from being the jealous, paranoid "little woman" in SotF back to the boldly courageous, wonderfully witty, and awe-inspiring Mother Confessor of novels past. Kudos to TG, the man behind it all, for truly restoring the faith to the fallen.
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Summary: A Bit of Just About Everything
Review: My name is James (others might know me by Jagang). I must say this book was a sensational book. I didn't see anything wrong in it at all except for the fact it was so short. I am literally craving for some more. Faith of the Fallen is definitely worth the money to read and put it next to the rest of your Sword of Truth books. It captures just about everything you want in a book such as romance, action, intelligence, the very value of life I would even say. If I was the Ebert of books, I give this book 2 thumbs up definitely. As I said before, it's without a doubt worth it.
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Summary: One of Goodkind's best!!!!!!
Review: I have been a fan of Terry Goodkind from the very begining. His magical world emits so much emotion and realism at the same time that you could almost believe it to be real. Though I was slightly Let down with Soul of the Fire, I believe that Mr. Goodkind has truely made up for any previous shortcommings. The book was absolutly beautiful in it's portrail of humanity's most precious gift--life. I would recommend this book to any one who loves fantasy and believes in the nobilty of the human spirit. It was a truely inspring book. Well done Mr. Goodkind, Well done.
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Summary: Turn Right Young Wizard and Ride to the Sound of the Guns
Review: As a political theorist, Terry Goodkind makes an excellent fantasy writer. In Faith of the Fallen, his sixth novel in the Sword of Truth series, Goodkind delivers his anti-collectivist message with all the subtlety of a Mord Sith Agiel. I should note, however, that Goodkind's characters are compelling enough to motivate me to wade through the sophomoric polemic to see how their lives continue to develop. For the sake of future installments, perhaps Mr. Goodkind can find another outlet for his need to spread his political beliefs. I'd suggest that he call into the Rush Limbaugh show, get it out of his system, and then get back to writing the quality fantasy literature we've grown to love.
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