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576 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780312857059
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Tor Books
Publication date: 15 August 1994
Description
The masterpiece that started Terry Goodkind's New York Times bestselling epic Sword of Truth In the aftermath of the brutal murder of his father, a mysterious woman, Kahlan Amnell, appears in Richard Cypher's forest sanctuary seeking help . . . an...
Community Reviews Summary of 9,970 reviews
Moods
dark 64%
tense 40%
emotional 34%
mysterious 30%
challenging 21%
funny 12%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 10%
sad 8%
lighthearted 5%
reflective 3%
relaxing 2%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 63% | Plot: 23% | Character: 12% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 62% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 11%Loveable characters?
Yes: 64% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 58% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 42% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 22%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Torture, Sexual violence, ViolenceModerate
Rape, Pedophilia, Child abuseMinor
Death of parent, Child death, Suicidal thoughts576 pages • first pub 1994 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780312857059
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Tor Books
Publication date: 15 August 1994
Description
The masterpiece that started Terry Goodkind's New York Times bestselling epic Sword of Truth In the aftermath of the brutal murder of his father, a mysterious woman, Kahlan Amnell, appears in Richard Cypher's forest sanctuary seeking help . . . an...
Community Reviews Summary of 9,970 reviews
Moods
dark 64%
tense 40%
emotional 34%
mysterious 30%
challenging 21%
funny 12%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 10%
sad 8%
lighthearted 5%
reflective 3%
relaxing 2%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 63% | Plot: 23% | Character: 12% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 62% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 11%Loveable characters?
Yes: 64% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 58% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 42% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 22%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Torture, Sexual violence, ViolenceModerate
Rape, Pedophilia, Child abuseMinor
Death of parent, Child death, Suicidal thoughts