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daniobsessivelyreads's review
4.0
This book is much more interesting than the previous in the series. However, I still do not like the plot device where Kahlan and Richard are prevented from being married...again. The plague that visits the lands and the power players in motion kept me on the edge of my seat. I will definitely be reading the next one.
psoglav's review against another edition
3.0
UKUPNA OCENA (overall rating) ★★★✫
Radnja (story) ★★★✫
Likovi (characters) ★★★✫
Pripovedanje (writing style) ★★★★
Okruženje (setting) ★★★✫
Pozitivno (pros) - interesantna radnja (posebno za fanove serijala), lako za čitanje
Negativno (cons) - predugačko, premalo akcionih/borbenih scena, previše priče o ljubavi i osećanjima Ričarda i Kejlan
Radnja (story) ★★★✫
Likovi (characters) ★★★✫
Pripovedanje (writing style) ★★★★
Okruženje (setting) ★★★✫
Pozitivno (pros) - interesantna radnja (posebno za fanove serijala), lako za čitanje
Negativno (cons) - predugačko, premalo akcionih/borbenih scena, previše priče o ljubavi i osećanjima Ričarda i Kejlan
85wbullock's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
hidodey's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
mabeebe's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
jennaclarek's review against another edition
4.0
The first time I read this book was in 2011 after I had plowed through the first three books in the series and I LOVED IT. The plot was so riveting, and obviously I adore the characters, I just could not get over how amazing it was.
This time, I reread it after having stopped reading the next book because of reasons. I wanted to reread this so I could just jump into book 5 with the love I remembered from book 4. Naturally I was nervous that I wouldn't enjoy it as much or I wouldn't devour it like the first time...THANK GOD FOR SLAYTHATSERIES YALL. Sara and Chami asked me to be a Twitter host and I reluctantly said yes because I'm AWFUL at readathons. They're so annoying to me because I never make any progress on anything and I usually feel like a failure. This time I gave myself a hefty TBR (books 4 and 5 of SOT) hoping that I would make some kind of progress in this reread and maybe rekindle my love for Richard and Kahlan. PRAISE BLESS IT HAPPENED AND I READ THE LAST 520 PAGES THIS WEEK. I haven't read this much in this short of a time in I don't know how long and it just BLEW MY MIND.
THIS BOOK WAS JUST AS AWESOME THE SECOND TIME AS IT WAS THE FIRST TIME. I don't think I've ever reread a truly adult fantasy book (mainly mass market paperbacks because gross) and for some reason this was just a breeze. I will admit that coming at it again five years later was a bit different than the first time because I was anticipating a lot, but by midway through I was still going "HOW THE HELL DOES THIS RESOLVE" so my memory must not be improving at all. I will admit that by the end of this I was reading a few SOT comments about sexual violence and rape (which are hella prevalent in the books), but I think we all know that that's awful and stupid and unacceptable...although I will admit, Terry Goodkind has a way with torture. (I would not want him to become a serial killer because yikes)
I'm not going to say this book is unproblematic because it isn't, but I am choosing to look past those major flaws because of my own personal entertainment and because of the unbelievably rich characters. Even though George R R Martin does have some kick ass ladies in his books, I have always appreciated Goodkind's characters more because they feel...I guess nicer, but I think they have much better values than Martin's. Kahlan and Richard are so...pure? I mean not innocent, but they seem so inherently GOOD that it gives me hope. And then there's all the amazing women from Kahlan to Shota to Ann to Verna to CARA to Raina and Berdine to Denna and Clarissa...they're all so strong and amazing in their own ways and I love them all so much.
This series started out as the TV show for me when I was a sophomore in high school, and to this day I cannot get these characters out of my head. I know this isn't the best series ever, and it isn't necessarily my favorite fantasy world ever, but the story is so rich and the characters are so meaningful (not to mention the joy ride that is a Terry Goodkind book) that I can't get over it. And I love ASOIAF, don't get me wrong, but personally I think Goodkind's writing is not only easier to read, but also more enjoyable and more fun. Whenever I read a SOT book I know there's hope. Even when things are most dire (THE CLIMAX OF THIS BOOK OH MY FREAKING GOODNESS), I know good things will come. Whereas ASOIAF could literally end in the entire cast dying and I would not be surprised.
I don't think this series is for everyone (STILL VERY MATURE), but I'm amazed that I came out of this reread still enthralled with this book, this series, and these characters. Even though the series now extends to fifteen gloriously long books, I'm going to spend the rest of my life working towards reading everything I can about Richard and Kahlan. OTP FOR LIFE MAN.
This time, I reread it after having stopped reading the next book because of reasons. I wanted to reread this so I could just jump into book 5 with the love I remembered from book 4. Naturally I was nervous that I wouldn't enjoy it as much or I wouldn't devour it like the first time...THANK GOD FOR SLAYTHATSERIES YALL. Sara and Chami asked me to be a Twitter host and I reluctantly said yes because I'm AWFUL at readathons. They're so annoying to me because I never make any progress on anything and I usually feel like a failure. This time I gave myself a hefty TBR (books 4 and 5 of SOT) hoping that I would make some kind of progress in this reread and maybe rekindle my love for Richard and Kahlan. PRAISE BLESS IT HAPPENED AND I READ THE LAST 520 PAGES THIS WEEK. I haven't read this much in this short of a time in I don't know how long and it just BLEW MY MIND.
THIS BOOK WAS JUST AS AWESOME THE SECOND TIME AS IT WAS THE FIRST TIME. I don't think I've ever reread a truly adult fantasy book (mainly mass market paperbacks because gross) and for some reason this was just a breeze. I will admit that coming at it again five years later was a bit different than the first time because I was anticipating a lot, but by midway through I was still going "HOW THE HELL DOES THIS RESOLVE" so my memory must not be improving at all. I will admit that by the end of this I was reading a few SOT comments about sexual violence and rape (which are hella prevalent in the books), but I think we all know that that's awful and stupid and unacceptable...although I will admit, Terry Goodkind has a way with torture. (I would not want him to become a serial killer because yikes)
I'm not going to say this book is unproblematic because it isn't, but I am choosing to look past those major flaws because of my own personal entertainment and because of the unbelievably rich characters. Even though George R R Martin does have some kick ass ladies in his books, I have always appreciated Goodkind's characters more because they feel...I guess nicer, but I think they have much better values than Martin's. Kahlan and Richard are so...pure? I mean not innocent, but they seem so inherently GOOD that it gives me hope. And then there's all the amazing women from Kahlan to Shota to Ann to Verna to CARA to Raina and Berdine to Denna and Clarissa...they're all so strong and amazing in their own ways and I love them all so much.
This series started out as the TV show for me when I was a sophomore in high school, and to this day I cannot get these characters out of my head. I know this isn't the best series ever, and it isn't necessarily my favorite fantasy world ever, but the story is so rich and the characters are so meaningful (not to mention the joy ride that is a Terry Goodkind book) that I can't get over it. And I love ASOIAF, don't get me wrong, but personally I think Goodkind's writing is not only easier to read, but also more enjoyable and more fun. Whenever I read a SOT book I know there's hope. Even when things are most dire (THE CLIMAX OF THIS BOOK OH MY FREAKING GOODNESS), I know good things will come. Whereas ASOIAF could literally end in the entire cast dying and I would not be surprised.
I don't think this series is for everyone (STILL VERY MATURE), but I'm amazed that I came out of this reread still enthralled with this book, this series, and these characters. Even though the series now extends to fifteen gloriously long books, I'm going to spend the rest of my life working towards reading everything I can about Richard and Kahlan. OTP FOR LIFE MAN.
elenhelluin's review against another edition
2.0
Definitely not his best work. Unlike the first 3 books, it is SO repetitive. The storyline is lackluster and it seems as though the repetition was a way to just keep writing and just produce a book. The only good parts were with Zedd and Ann, and that was only amusing.
chughes120's review against another edition
1.0
WOW okay rape fantasies and incongruous plot lines galore. I was so offended by the misogyny and general arrogance of the author by this book that I had to quit the series. To say I hated it is an understatement.
jfkaess's review against another edition
5.0
Book 4 in the Sword of Truth series, and the best so far. This is a big/long book but my interest never sagged at any point. The same characters from the first three books, but a complex and involved story line that just keeps getting better and better. The audiobook goes for almost 29 hours. The narrator does a better job than the guy who narrated book 2, but unfortunately he mispronounces Kahlan's name throughout the book. According to all the previous books and the TV series based on the books, it should be pronounced 'Kay-Lin' but this narrator consistently pronounces it like it was 'Collin'. It takes some getting used to. The world is being over run by a plague and the only solution involves Kahlan and Richard each marrying someone they do not love instead of each other. LOTS of twists and turns in this book and you won't be able to put it down.