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3.78 AVERAGE
3.78 AVERAGE
adventurous
medium-paced
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I remember loving this book as a teenager, but this was my first time rereading it as an adult. Honestly it read like a man's s3xual fantasy. Kahlan is so poorly written. Like he couldn't decide if he wanted a strong independent woman, or arm candy for Richard. So much of the book was sexual for no real reason. I honestly doubt I'll ever read it again. I'll stick to the tv show which was entertaining and not so twisted and lacking plot or growth.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Gore, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Violence, Blood, Fire/Fire injury, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Mental illness, Racism, Self harm, Toxic relationship, Kidnapping, Cannibalism, Murder, War
It was kind of meh, it was interesting in the beginning but then I started to predict it.
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I devoured this book in 3 days, it was such an action packed adventure. I literally couldn't put it down. The characters are so well put together and the plot twists were incredibly fun to unravel. Some of the big twists were a little predictable, but it didn't take away from the magic. I want more of the world and already ordered the second book. The humor in the book also didn't feel forced which is something hard to find in literature (I like a story that can laugh at itself). I also have to compliment the complex magic system, though I had to admit some of it is a little cheesy in the way classic films are. There was a distinct "old school fantasy" vibe that reminded me of childhood animated films like the black cauldron. If you are into a fun fantasy story with expansive world building you will enjoy it.
I really wanted to like this, but I had to give up at page 70. Horrible dialogue, even worse inner-dialogue, the two main characters are so average and stereotyped it makes me want to kill kittens.
If you're into fantasy, avoid Terry Goodkind.
Mind you, I read "The Law Of Nines" before trying this putrid pile, and guess what? I found it to be one of the biggest pieces of crap I ever stumbled upon, but I had been told that it was Goodkind's worst offering so I was like "let's give the bastard another chance". Seriously: if "Wizard's First Rule" is supposed to be Goodkind's best book, I don't even want to know what's inside his other novels.
Sorry, Terry... I don't like your shit.
If you're into fantasy, avoid Terry Goodkind.
Mind you, I read "The Law Of Nines" before trying this putrid pile, and guess what? I found it to be one of the biggest pieces of crap I ever stumbled upon, but I had been told that it was Goodkind's worst offering so I was like "let's give the bastard another chance". Seriously: if "Wizard's First Rule" is supposed to be Goodkind's best book, I don't even want to know what's inside his other novels.
Sorry, Terry... I don't like your shit.
slow-paced
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
"Since I was a child, I saw this book EVERYWHERE... so I always was like, 'I should check this out.' And, uh... I was wrong." - Episode 112, WIZARD'S FIRST LIGHTNING THIEF
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adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
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:
No
This book very nearly got 5 stars from me. And I don't say that lightly.
The primary reason I rate it so high is because I love the characters AND the story. I very rarely enjoy the story as much as I did with this book. I was halfway through the book hoping I was still on chapter 2 and hardly believing it had gone that quickly, I liked it so much. Though I can't say that the book was flawless, as I noticed several things that made me groan or roll my eyes, it was otherwise superbly written in my opinion. I got the book from the library and intend to go buy it tomorrow along with several others from this series so I can own it and read it again whenever I want.
I don't recommend this book to everyone, especially anyone under the age of 18. But I do recommend it if you like epic fantasy, truly getting deep into a characters mind and living the through the story with them, an intelligent wizard who owns the smarts to outwit nearly anyone, and some unique, intriguing magic.
The primary reason I rate it so high is because I love the characters AND the story. I very rarely enjoy the story as much as I did with this book. I was halfway through the book hoping I was still on chapter 2 and hardly believing it had gone that quickly, I liked it so much. Though I can't say that the book was flawless, as I noticed several things that made me groan or roll my eyes, it was otherwise superbly written in my opinion. I got the book from the library and intend to go buy it tomorrow along with several others from this series so I can own it and read it again whenever I want.
I don't recommend this book to everyone, especially anyone under the age of 18. But I do recommend it if you like epic fantasy, truly getting deep into a characters mind and living the through the story with them, an intelligent wizard who owns the smarts to outwit nearly anyone, and some unique, intriguing magic.