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3.48 AVERAGE
3.48 AVERAGE
Oh man, this book is bad. Goodkind's religious and political views start seeping deeper into his works as time goes on. Abandon all hope past this book.
Another fantastic book in the Sword of Truth series. I was able to fall in love with Richard and Kahlan all over again. I love the moral complexities and the philosophical values that are brought to light in these novels. Goodkind is a truly magnificent writer with great insight. Winning formula in this series, fantastic characters, gripping storyline, and a true book to ponder. Can't wait to read the next ones in the series.
I've really liked the universe of this series but this one was quite difficult to read.
Richard's changed so much. All he does now is give these super long speeches and smile because he's better than everyone.
But there was this brief *gasp* realization moment that earned an extra star.
Richard's changed so much. All he does now is give these super long speeches and smile because he's better than everyone.
But there was this brief *gasp* realization moment that earned an extra star.
I think out of the series so far this one is my favorite. There's a huge cast of characters, 80% I've learned to like to some degree or other. The ones I don't like just haven't been fleshed out yet. What sold me on this one was the inclusion of the supremely ungifted. Their story added so much history and world building and they were just generally interesting for a world of magic. True, it got hella preachy for a couple chapters towards the back third, but I'll overlook it. The ending was a little rushed as usual, of course everything is solved and everyone is fine within the last 20 pages of the book, but compared to all the other books in this series, this one kept me engaged beginning to end.
yet another one where, for most of the novel, all i want to do is scream at the horrible writing, but HAVE to finish to see what happens! Primary faults I hated: Kahlan being such an idiot around Richard when she's so incredible alone, and Richard being so damned preach-y over and over again. Once is enough. Twice is understandable. A bazillion times is repetitive and obnoxious and I actually started skipping whole pages, glancing through them to see if Richard was still "trying" to explain things to stupid people.
Still, really want to get through these and find out what happens without cheating.
Still, really want to get through these and find out what happens without cheating.
The character Richard gives a long speech, and then another long speech, etc. I loved Goodkind's Faith of the Fallen, and I loved this one, at first. However, the speeches get annoying here, going on for pages at a time. It's still exciting at other times, though. I kept setting it aside and reading other books, but eventually gave up on it. I still suggest Terry Goodkind as a great fantasy author.
Terry Goodkind is a so-so fantasy author. There are times when he shows flashes of brilliance and cunning that rivals the best authors out there. But there are times (like in this book) where he gets lost in his own hubris.
Over a third of the book is a prolonged sermon on how each man and woman should take pride in themselves and defend their beliefs through any means necessary. It's drawn out, played up and leaves you wishing he'd get on with it.
Not my favorite book in the series by a long shot. Even without the preaching, the climax is forced and there are far too many contrived situations that are a little too convenient. You get the impression he wrote himself into a corner.
Over a third of the book is a prolonged sermon on how each man and woman should take pride in themselves and defend their beliefs through any means necessary. It's drawn out, played up and leaves you wishing he'd get on with it.
Not my favorite book in the series by a long shot. Even without the preaching, the climax is forced and there are far too many contrived situations that are a little too convenient. You get the impression he wrote himself into a corner.
I don't normally write reviews, unless I really like or dislike a book. This sits right at the top of the dislike pile. I can't remember reading anything so repetitive and poorly plotted. This honestly could have been less than half the length. Beat yourself around the head with a brick, it will be more entertaining and less painful.
Goodkind really goes for it in this book - describing the culture of death in far too much graphic detail... guh. a really hate-able antagonist...