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ryodragon20's review against another edition
5.0
A good read, especially if you're a fan of the series. It sets up the next major conflict in the saga. Glad I read The First Confessor before reading this book because some of the things mentioned in the book is mentioned in the First Confessor. It's not necessary to read the First Confessor before this one but at least it'll give you some background information on some of the things.
Always enjoyed Terry Goodkind's work since the first day I read Wizard's First Rule and every one of his work has never failed to disappoint me. Look forward to his next book in the series!
Always enjoyed Terry Goodkind's work since the first day I read Wizard's First Rule and every one of his work has never failed to disappoint me. Look forward to his next book in the series!
vms_lcsw's review against another edition
3.0
As with many of the SOT books, from Temple of the Winds through Naked Empire, it feels tired and longer than it needs to be to tell the plot. Because of that the climax feels like a predictable let-down. The first 3/4 of the book the dialogue is question, repeat question, answer, question, repeat question, answer... between Richard and Samantha. So much more is explained than need be. And then...Zombies????...like we needed more zombies in today's market. A guilty pleasure if you're familiar with the books but definitely not Mr. Goodkind's best work.
moirin's review against another edition
2.0
The only reason I read this book is because I read all the previous books. The series started great, it's just that I've read so many much better written books since.
There is so much repetition, the story could have been written in half as many pages.
I just prefer books that let me think for myself.
There is so much repetition, the story could have been written in half as many pages.
I just prefer books that let me think for myself.
kxu65's review against another edition
4.0
This is a great book after the last couple of books that the author, Terry Goodkind has written. It is certainly a change of pace in his writing. The book is not really that great until about 65% into the book. The book is about when Richard and Kahlan are both injured and needs healing. They are taking to a place where they have never been in the process they discover dark secrets that at the end ultimately will change Richard and Kahlan's live forever.
jobathan's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
Needs a good edit. Lots of word-count boosting sentences. “They’re bleeding him. They’re bleeding him? For his blood?” Etc. etc.
nikkiethereader's review against another edition
5.0
Story: I've been reading this series for quite a bit of time. I'm buddy reading it with my mother. We have been reading two chapters a day since book one. I'm seriously surprised that we are almost at the end. I have to be honest, I'm not enjoying the end of the series as much as I was the ending. There are parts that seem to slog through. I also feel like there are times that it just gets too heavy and too dark for me.
Characters: We don't see a lot of characters in this book. They are missing. It's presumed that they are dead but filled with hope that they are alive somewhere. Kahlan and Richard are both plagued with a curse that makes them not fully dead, but not fully alive either.
Critiques: None
Narration: He's as amazing as he always is! I really enjoy his narrating.
Final Thoughts: I'm very nervous about continuing the series. I'm going to. For my mother and for the fact that I'm a completionist. Don't get me wrong. I really enjoy the series very much. It's just very heavy for me sometimes.
Characters: We don't see a lot of characters in this book. They are missing. It's presumed that they are dead but filled with hope that they are alive somewhere. Kahlan and Richard are both plagued with a curse that makes them not fully dead, but not fully alive either.
Critiques: None
Narration: He's as amazing as he always is! I really enjoy his narrating.
Final Thoughts: I'm very nervous about continuing the series. I'm going to. For my mother and for the fact that I'm a completionist. Don't get me wrong. I really enjoy the series very much. It's just very heavy for me sometimes.
tigersmurf's review against another edition
4.0
Story has definitely picked up from the previous book. Everything developed and moved a bit quicker so I didn’t feel as bogged down in the story. Looking forward to next book.
zbrag's review against another edition
3.0
Not one of the best Terry Goodkind books, but still a pretty descent book which makes me want to read the next one :P