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Summary: A perfect portrayal of the issues of the Cold War
Review: In all my life I have never read a more wonderful book than Faith of the Fallen, the sixth book in Terry Goodkind's Sword of Truth series. No one book has ever so perfectly captured what the back cover accurately proclaims "A novel of the nobility of the human spirit." I wonder though if Goodkind's understand the meaning behind this masterpiece. This book represents everything that America was founded for and the harsh, bleak and horrible future that a Socialist government could do. In the post Sept. 11th world many, whether the international community or those weak should individuals living here, have criticized Americas fight against terrorism. What they are saying is the America is so rich and powerful that it deserves what it gets. What this book shows is what America has been tirelessly standing for for over two centuries now, "Your life is yours alone, Rise up and live it!" That was what America Stood for from the signing of the Declaration of Independence to the fight against Nazi fascism and Soviet socialism. This is what the young men and women who tore down the Berlin wall and rebelled against the USSR came to not only believe but to understand. Today the United Nations is the Imperial Order demanding we all give our money to them so they can give it to those to lazy to work for it. Today the Democratic Party of America is the Imperial Order demanding we give our money so that those to lazy to work can sit at home and watch Jerry Springer without having to earn the right. I hope this book opens the eyes of those who have been shrouded by this Imperial Order. If you have never read any of the books in this series I recommend that you read at least this one if you've never had an interest in fantasy novels. I would be remiss in my duties though if I failed to recommend that you read the whole series. The length and breadth of Goodkind's entire masterpiece is truly a wonder to read and will bring even more insights to your life than anything you could ever read short of the Bible.
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Summary: A MUST READ
Review: First of all, I'm new to the Sword of Truth series, this is only the second book I've read in the series, the other one being the Wizards First Rule. All I can say with this book is that it's worth the price. You really get to see the unfailing FAITH of those that are in dire situations. Never have it in the book written that Richard will win a head-on battle with the DreamWalker. It started with a very low note on the situation being so HOPELESS that the great Lord Rahl preffered to run away from the battle. However, as you read the book you see that in the darkest of times, HOPE might just make life afloat. I really like the back cover saying that the book is a testament of our Humanity. It offered perspectives that would really get you thinking. Compared to the waning Wheel of Time Series, I encourage you to take up the Sword of Truth Series because it will surely open up your MIND. Happy reading...
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Summary: A Big Disapointment.
Review: The first books of the series were good. I read them because they were very interesting with lots of action and surprises. The Faith of the Fallen was very dull though. I had to force myself to finish reading it. The first couple of chapters were good until Richard was captured by Nicci who took him to the Old World. Here the book really gets worse and worse. Basically Richard travels with Nicci through the Old World and this goes on and on and on. Nothing major happens. They just struggle with daily life in the Old World rein under the Order. In my opinion Terry Goodkind suffered from lack of imagination while writing this book. He published it capitalizing on previous excellent books from the series. I'm not sure if I ever read another new book from the series. I wouldn't recommend this book to anyone.
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Summary: Definitely worth the money
Review: This is the best of the books in series, so if you like the others you will simply love this. Not a whole lot of action, but it moved me - and it has many subtle points that one can dwell over. I have now read the book for the 4th time and it is probably not the last time - a super book !
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Summary: Alright
Review: This was not a terrble book. that's about the only good thing i have to say about it. Terry goodkind seems like a person who just has written too much to keep track of it. I loved his first book, it was imaginitive, had good plot devleopement, and did a very good job of world building. The same was true with all his earlier books. However by this book a large number of his most appealing characters have fallen by the wayside. Chase richards friend and companion throughout the earlier books seems to have vanished off the face of the earth. goodkind seems to have killed off the dragons simply because he can not think of anyway to have them fit into the story, and most of the magical creatures seem to have had nothing to do with anything.
Also his blindingly obvious digs at socialism are clumsy and lack any subtlety whatsoever. Basically throughout half the book he's screaming at you "Imperial Order=soviet union! Socialism is evil!" We get the point already. I would have to say his attempts to turn a fantasy series into political commentary fails utterly. If you want to read that sort of thing read 1984 or Farenheight 451. If you want fantasy read Tolkien or Terry Brooks. If you want to have terry Goodkinds views screamed at you for six hundred or so pages, read this.
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Summary: An excellent book, with one drawback
Review: This book again illustrates why Goodkind is a cut above Robert Jordan. While both are seemingly going on forever with their respective series, Jordan forgot what plot was 4 books ago, while Goodkind always offers a crisp, satisfying, stand alone plot in every novel. In this novel Goodkind takes on a theme similar to Ayn Rand's novel the Fountainhead, the individual versus the collective. The result is that the book is an introduction to Rand's theory of ethics. As an admirer of Rand, I love seeing her philosophy introduced to a new market - and fantasy is an excellent genre in which to introduce Objectivism, as much modern fantasy is Romantic in the classical sense, with strong heroes and logical plots. These are requirements of good fiction in Rand's theory of aesthetics. Goodkind has taken Rand's lessons to heart in aesthetics as well as ethics, for his book is also resoundingly Romantic in the sense she taught (see Art of Fiction by Ayn Rand - or any of her novels). Rand herself is proof that philosophy can provide a strong backbone for great works of fiction, as Goodkind attempts to do here. But in Faith of the Fallen, the backbone is Rand's, and serves little purpose to those who have read Rand (as everyone should). It would have been nice if those who haven't read Rand had received some guidance as to the source of the philosophy, perhaps in a dedication. I think she deserved at least that, since much of her philosophy is offered here in speeches that bear a marked similarity to her own words. But Goodkind has been very open in his admiration for Rand, so any fan who falls in love with the philosophy will no doubt easily discover Rand as a result. Despite the shortfall in originality of theme and plot-theme, Faith of the Fallen offers an excellent, fast moving plot with richly drawn characters, that reaches a satisfying conclusion. That's a rare and beautiful quality in modern fiction, and I cherish every word of such a book. For this reason I highly recommend Faith of the Fallen, but only after reading the previous 5 novels, which are more Goodkind and less Rand.
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Summary: Never Enough
Review: As usual, Terry Goodkind has outdone himself. His writing is extroidinary, keeping his readers on their toes wondering what will come next. The only problem with this book, indeed with ALL of the books in this series, is there is never enough! I always want the story to go on, and on, and on.....
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Summary: a sad disappointmemt
Review: I think Terry should have changed richard's name to John while he was at it. Ann Rand already wrote this story we didn't need a knock off copy of it. I have faithfully read all the books in this series I think The author should of stopped about three books ago.I do not reccommend this book as good reading.
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Summary: Not as bad as 5 but still leaves me wanting
Review: After Soul and the Fire I waited for this to hit the bargain bin before reading it. I was overall happy by the story, but have to agree that the seperate Richard from Kahlan and make sure he can't use his power is getting too repetitive. I crave a wonderful story where Kahlan and Richard work side by side and attain a victory together. Although I also thought the anti-communism sentiment was overdone, I felt there were enough twists in the character development to justify the purchase of this book. I find myself once more eagerly awaiting the next book in the series
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Summary: Inconceivably dull and irritating
Review: Readers of the first five books will have already been subjected to Terry Goodkind's total lack of understanding of psychology and human relationships. Now, in 'Faith of the Fallen', readers have the chance to be bludgeoned senseless by the author's simplistic and fervent Political Philosophy. As pedantic and doctrinaire as the Imperial Order he lambasts, this book is as embarrasing as it is slow. OK Terry, we got it. Communism bad. Freedom good. I said we got it. No really. Please don't lecture us on tyranny for 900 more pages. Sigh.
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