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britamac's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
This is it. We have reached the end. Confessor is the final book in this epic fantasy and honestly after all these years I can honestly say that I did cry tears of sorrow, in some ways I was sorry to see the end of the series, but all things must end. And I can say now that it can be a good thing that we have finally found a way to end this epic fantasy.
Our characters have reached the end of their growth. Their arc cycles have reached their ends, and finally, we can see everything being wrapped up nicely, and every character has seen and done everything that they set out to do in the beginning. They have gone, done, and seen more than they had initially set out to do.
The first few books were really good in the series. Honestly, I wish we could have ended the series after the first few books. There was humor and action. There wasn't the dogma that we got in the end. We got the heroic love story that we all love. We got all those trope that we love and want in our high fantasy.
It was as the series progressed sadly that it got repetitive. Terry needed to branch out a bit and change things up and change the story so it wasn't the same all the time.
Another issue that I started to have is that over the course of the series, Terry brought his own beliefs, ideas, and ideologies into the series and had Richard preaching them at every turning point. Was this a bad thing? Not necessarily. It got representative and overdone, and really, it got preachy, and you didn't want to hear the same things over and over again. And it started to feel like, as the reader, you were stupid and possibly an idiot that couldn't grasp a basic concept.
Really, at this point, I am feeling like the stories are not what Terry is writing these books for, and I am kind of glad the series has run its course. I feel like this series is more an outlet for Terry to lecture us on his beliefs, ideas, and ideologies.
I know you are probably asking why I bothered to buy the book, let alone read it. If I feel this way, why would I bother? Well, there are two reasons for this. One, I needed to have a complete collection, I couldn't look at my bookshelves and see an incomplete knowing that the series was complete. Second, I had to finish reading the series, I had to know how it ended. I had to read it for myself. I am a bit OCD and I can't trust the internet for things like this.
I don't know anymore if you should read this series. I loved Terry. He was such a good man. His first few books in this series were great. His other books are fantastic. It's just the later book in this series that I have trouble with. Honestly, you need to decide for yourself if you want to read this epic high fantasy series for yourself. Just know going in that it is a lot to handle in the later books. I will be going in and reviewing the rest of the series and you will see when things start to change and where I start to pull away from the series and I think that enough can be enough and it should have really ended many books ago.
Our characters have reached the end of their growth. Their arc cycles have reached their ends, and finally, we can see everything being wrapped up nicely, and every character has seen and done everything that they set out to do in the beginning. They have gone, done, and seen more than they had initially set out to do.
The first few books were really good in the series. Honestly, I wish we could have ended the series after the first few books. There was humor and action. There wasn't the dogma that we got in the end. We got the heroic love story that we all love. We got all those trope that we love and want in our high fantasy.
It was as the series progressed sadly that it got repetitive. Terry needed to branch out a bit and change things up and change the story so it wasn't the same all the time.
Another issue that I started to have is that over the course of the series, Terry brought his own beliefs, ideas, and ideologies into the series and had Richard preaching them at every turning point. Was this a bad thing? Not necessarily. It got representative and overdone, and really, it got preachy, and you didn't want to hear the same things over and over again. And it started to feel like, as the reader, you were stupid and possibly an idiot that couldn't grasp a basic concept.
Really, at this point, I am feeling like the stories are not what Terry is writing these books for, and I am kind of glad the series has run its course. I feel like this series is more an outlet for Terry to lecture us on his beliefs, ideas, and ideologies.
I know you are probably asking why I bothered to buy the book, let alone read it. If I feel this way, why would I bother? Well, there are two reasons for this. One, I needed to have a complete collection, I couldn't look at my bookshelves and see an incomplete knowing that the series was complete. Second, I had to finish reading the series, I had to know how it ended. I had to read it for myself. I am a bit OCD and I can't trust the internet for things like this.
I don't know anymore if you should read this series. I loved Terry. He was such a good man. His first few books in this series were great. His other books are fantastic. It's just the later book in this series that I have trouble with. Honestly, you need to decide for yourself if you want to read this epic high fantasy series for yourself. Just know going in that it is a lot to handle in the later books. I will be going in and reviewing the rest of the series and you will see when things start to change and where I start to pull away from the series and I think that enough can be enough and it should have really ended many books ago.
ka07's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
ka07's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
stacias99's review against another edition
3.0
It was a fairly satisfying conclusion to The Sword of Truth Series. Goodkind toned down the preachiness that has marred the last 3 (?) novels in the series, and returned somewhat to the style of writing that attracted me to his novels in the first place. There was a good blend of action, and loose threads were dealt with.
lootgoblin's review against another edition
4.0
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I am very pleased with Confessor and believe that it provided a good ending to an amazingly interesting series. I can't believe that it is finally over, but I am glad I finished it even though I will miss Richard, Kahlan and all their friends.
As usual this book is filled with repetition (probably tired of hearing it, but its true), and extremely long and boring explanations about how this or that kind of magic or prophecy works. With all this nonsense cut out the book would be only half it's size. I just skimmed all this and then was able to enjoy the story and finish it in a day or so.
The plot was just continuing from the previous novels, and is wrapping up now. Richard is captured by the Imperial Order and forced to play Ja'La, while trying to find a way to get his powers back, stop Jagang's army, obtain the boxes of Orden, and get Kahlan's memory back. Much of the book focuses on the history of the boxes of Orden, how to open them, and their purpose. Berndine and Nicci spend a lot of time going through books and looking up all this information. We finally see a lot of Jagang in this novel and his plans to rid the world of the people who do not follow the ways of the Order. After getting past the boring sections (history about the boxes, prophecy, and things that have been repeated several times) I really enjoyed the novel and was satisfied by the ending. I really liked how Richard handled the situation, especially how he handled Jagang (no spoilers!).
I love the characters in this book, but sometimes can't stand it because some of them never change. I don't think Richard really developed as a character in this book or rather in this entire series. He seems like the same person to me. At least I am able to connect with him as if he were a real person. I also love Kahlan as well as all the Mord-Sith. I think that the Mord-Sith, especially Cara and Nicci, are the most developed characters. After meeting Richard, they really change who they are and develop feelings they never new they had. They find a whole new meaning to life.
I really enjoyed the series as a whole and would recommend to anyone who loves Terry Goodkind or fantasy and is looking for something interesting to read. The series has great characters and an amazing story, but I will just say again that the writing is awful (repetitive, long-winded, and preachy), so if you can't get past it there are plenty of other books you can read. It is also gruesome and obscene and is definitely not for the faint of heart or anyone younger than 18. I am sad that it is over, and since I already miss the characters maybe I will try Goodkind's newer novel the Omen Machine. Supposedly, it's the final Sword of Truth novel, but I have no idea how that would be since everything is nicely wrapped up in Confessor.
I am very pleased with Confessor and believe that it provided a good ending to an amazingly interesting series. I can't believe that it is finally over, but I am glad I finished it even though I will miss Richard, Kahlan and all their friends.
As usual this book is filled with repetition (probably tired of hearing it, but its true), and extremely long and boring explanations about how this or that kind of magic or prophecy works. With all this nonsense cut out the book would be only half it's size. I just skimmed all this and then was able to enjoy the story and finish it in a day or so.
The plot was just continuing from the previous novels, and is wrapping up now. Richard is captured by the Imperial Order and forced to play Ja'La, while trying to find a way to get his powers back, stop Jagang's army, obtain the boxes of Orden, and get Kahlan's memory back. Much of the book focuses on the history of the boxes of Orden, how to open them, and their purpose. Berndine and Nicci spend a lot of time going through books and looking up all this information. We finally see a lot of Jagang in this novel and his plans to rid the world of the people who do not follow the ways of the Order. After getting past the boring sections (history about the boxes, prophecy, and things that have been repeated several times) I really enjoyed the novel and was satisfied by the ending. I really liked how Richard handled the situation, especially how he handled Jagang (no spoilers!).
I love the characters in this book, but sometimes can't stand it because some of them never change. I don't think Richard really developed as a character in this book or rather in this entire series. He seems like the same person to me. At least I am able to connect with him as if he were a real person. I also love Kahlan as well as all the Mord-Sith. I think that the Mord-Sith, especially Cara and Nicci, are the most developed characters. After meeting Richard, they really change who they are and develop feelings they never new they had. They find a whole new meaning to life.
I really enjoyed the series as a whole and would recommend to anyone who loves Terry Goodkind or fantasy and is looking for something interesting to read. The series has great characters and an amazing story, but I will just say again that the writing is awful (repetitive, long-winded, and preachy), so if you can't get past it there are plenty of other books you can read. It is also gruesome and obscene and is definitely not for the faint of heart or anyone younger than 18. I am sad that it is over, and since I already miss the characters maybe I will try Goodkind's newer novel the Omen Machine. Supposedly, it's the final Sword of Truth novel, but I have no idea how that would be since everything is nicely wrapped up in Confessor.
cherrick8's review against another edition
4.0
A satisfying conclusion to this long series. I had a love\hate relationship with this series, but overall it was pretty decent. This book concluded it nicely (it didn't get 5 stars because the author insisted on shoehorning in a couple more boring lectures on Ayn Randian theory) with a fitting resolution.
the_booknerd182's review against another edition
5.0
A wonderful conclusion to the series. I enjoyed it very much.
leannecroft's review against another edition
5.0
This makes me so happy. I've loved every moment of my reread and 'Confessor' is one of the best in the series. My heart is so happy right now.
85wbullock's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
anaffpereira's review against another edition
3.0
The final instalment of a series that looked promising and entertaining, but it didn’t live to its full glory. Overall, it was enjoyable, but seriously 11 books? That’s a stretch! I fell for the trap though; since I enjoyed the first volumes, I was committed to finish The Sword of Truth.
As for the final book, I must say that I began feeling scared as the last chapters approached. With only a hundred pages left, it seemed that nothing was solved. Luckily, our hero Richard is a genius and he figured it all out… somehow. Seriously, I just don’t understand how magic works in this universe. All explanations seem too farfetched or forced to serve the plot.
Nevertheless, I enjoyed the ending, and I’m glad this journey is over.
As for the final book, I must say that I began feeling scared as the last chapters approached. With only a hundred pages left, it seemed that nothing was solved. Luckily, our hero Richard is a genius and he figured it all out… somehow. Seriously, I just don’t understand how magic works in this universe. All explanations seem too farfetched or forced to serve the plot.
Nevertheless, I enjoyed the ending, and I’m glad this journey is over.