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hayamaakito's review against another edition
5.0
Incredible ending to the series - both as a whole and the newer 4-book Richard and Kahlan saga. It actually ties things together much better than Confessor did, with a much more satisfying conclusion.
Terry Goodkind delivers a fantastic end to his Sword of Truth series and in keeping with recent books, avoided the preaching. The book is fast-paced, action-packed, and full of revelations. There was literally no part of this book when I was bored, which is not something I can say for any of his others.
Well worth reading, but you will need to have read the previous three books to have any idea what is going on, and the entire Sword of Truth series to truly appreciate this volume.
Terry Goodkind delivers a fantastic end to his Sword of Truth series and in keeping with recent books, avoided the preaching. The book is fast-paced, action-packed, and full of revelations. There was literally no part of this book when I was bored, which is not something I can say for any of his others.
Well worth reading, but you will need to have read the previous three books to have any idea what is going on, and the entire Sword of Truth series to truly appreciate this volume.
drewsbookreviews's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.25
wingover's review against another edition
5.0
I would have been perfectly happy with this series ending after the resolution of the Chainfire event. That being said, despite a few deaths that almost made me want to stop reading the series forever I really enjoyed this book and felt like it was a good conclusion to the series.
ryanjamesburt's review against another edition
4.0
Wow this series has come to an end. Again. That alone should make you want to read it if you have read any of the series. If you haven't read any of the series I wouldnt start with this book.
mnyberg's review against another edition
2.0
I was overall disappointed with the last 4 follow up books to wrap up the 15 book series. This book continues the poor dialog writing that plagued these last 4 books. Example, "What are you talking about?" was used often in conversations. I always felt the characters were smarter than this. Also, in the 15th book, Goodkind felt the need to remind the reader that the Mord Sith were compelled to surround Lord Rahl for protection. I've read 14 plus books in this series so continuing to explain what I've known is insulting to the reader. Just another example of how much of these last 4 books repeated what the reader already knew.
I will continue to think fondly of the original 11 books, but these last 4 books leaves a little sour taste in my mouth.
I will continue to think fondly of the original 11 books, but these last 4 books leaves a little sour taste in my mouth.
darthshep's review against another edition
2.0
the only reason. I picked up this book is cause I knew it was the end of the series, though u believe this series should have ended long ago. To say really that almost nothing but talking happens in this book would be understatement and when there is actual action that takes place it is over and done with quickly. I also get tired of characters that no nothing on a subject but with a few hours of reading over night can now recite the history of the subject. The author also can't make up his mind on whether the characters are smart or dumb as from one minute they jump from o e to the other. The ending felt like he threw it together cause he had no real idea how he wanted to end it.
sarina_langer's review against another edition
4.0
There is so, so much I could say about this book, but since it's the final novel in a rather log series I don't want to spoil anything. Having the ending of one book spoiled is one thing. Having the ending of an entire series spoiled is even more annoying.
So, with that in mind, what can I say?
Terry Goodkind himself has said that, if you want a happy ending, you should stop reading after Confessor. I was prepared for just about everyone to die, including all main characters, but thankfully it wasn't quite as devastating as that. But yes, people died. Favourite people. My favourite people.
I was suspicious of everything good happening. Every time someone lived, I waited for someone else to die instead. Warheart didn't have the ending I expected- not speaking of my feared body count here -, and I love it for it. The final battle didn't go as I'd thought, and again I love it for it.
I ache for everything they've lost - especially for Samantha, who really (and I mean REALLY) lost it in this book. Given the things that happened to her in the book before I'm not surprised, but it still hurts nonetheless.
The philosophy discussed was interesting, the answers to the omen machine I had wanted were so much more than I had hoped, and I've made a note of a couple of chapters I want to revisit. Everything was explained. All remaining questions answered.The detail Goodkind has put into this world is incredible and inspiring, and it's made me want to create a world just as detailed.
So, with that in mind, what can I say?
Terry Goodkind himself has said that, if you want a happy ending, you should stop reading after Confessor. I was prepared for just about everyone to die, including all main characters, but thankfully it wasn't quite as devastating as that. But yes, people died. Favourite people. My favourite people.
I was suspicious of everything good happening. Every time someone lived, I waited for someone else to die instead. Warheart didn't have the ending I expected- not speaking of my feared body count here -, and I love it for it. The final battle didn't go as I'd thought, and again I love it for it.
I ache for everything they've lost - especially for Samantha, who really (and I mean REALLY) lost it in this book. Given the things that happened to her in the book before I'm not surprised, but it still hurts nonetheless.
The philosophy discussed was interesting, the answers to the omen machine I had wanted were so much more than I had hoped, and I've made a note of a couple of chapters I want to revisit. Everything was explained. All remaining questions answered.The detail Goodkind has put into this world is incredible and inspiring, and it's made me want to create a world just as detailed.
shelschneider's review against another edition
5.0
This is the perfect ending to a great series. I couldn't have asked for a more satisfying conclusion.
frexam's review against another edition
4.0
I've read most of these over the years, as long back as [b:Wizard's First Rule|43889|Wizard's First Rule (Sword of Truth, #1)|Terry Goodkind|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1385248539s/43889.jpg|1323305]. I'd thought it was done a while ago pretty much, and hadn't realized it had continued on. This is a nice addition to the series, although I really need to get around to filling in the gaps of those I've missed.
Looks like a new series will continue on in the same world after this one, too ;)
Looks like a new series will continue on in the same world after this one, too ;)