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Summary: Blown away by the Winds
Review: The story first begun in Wizard's First Rule continues. If I were to rate all of his books in this series, they would clearly not be at the same level. His first two books are complex, thick, and detailed. They seem to have all the details worked out to an amazing clairity. Goodkind obviously spend a great deal of time working on these. The third book in the series seems to be rushed and abrupt. While clearly shorter than the first two, it gives the impression that Goodkind was pressured to wrap it up quick. The forth and latest book is much the same, although except for a trite and convenient appearance by some mystery magic people, it does satisfy in the typical Goodkind fashion. The only thing keeping Goodkind from acheiving legendary status is his obsession with violent sex. As the series has progressed, Goodkind adds more and more violent sex--almost as if he is obsessed with it. While it adds to the plot slightly, it is not significant to the story and therefore detracts from it. Overall, Goodkind's writing proves to be a great addition to the genre, and if he can overcome a few minor obstacles, he will no doubt rise to the top where he is ever so near already.
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Summary: lighten up people
Review: Wizard's First Rule was amazing, Stone of Tears was good, Blood of the Fold was boring. With Temple of the Winds, he got back on track. WFR and TOW are my favorites from this series.Now I see all these reviews and people complaining about Richard and Kahlan's love, the sex, lack of plot, blah blah blah. I couldn't believe my eyes when I read half of them. First of all, attacking Richard and Kahlan's love. Yes, we all know they love each other deeply and it's stated all throughout the book. Their world is collapsing around their ears, that love is the only thing keeping them sane. It's the only constant in their lives. I was ecstatic that they FINALLY got married, the poor dears. Although I wouldn't mind kicking Kahlan out and taking her place. ^_~ Second, the sex. People, if you think this book is pornographic you obviously live sheltered lives. I've read much worse from several other authors. Finally, the lack of plot. I don't know about you, but I don't read a 600 page book in a day because it has no plot. I mean, you have Richard and Kahlan trying desperately to find a way to stop a horrible plague while at the same time Nadine shows up intent to marry Richard and Drefan mysteriously appears (I knew that guy was rotten from the start). Nathan is off doing gods know what and Zedd and Ann's predicament was hysterical. I found myself riveted by the pieces of information about the past and the temple. Now Drefan's cruelty to women did get a bit graphic, but there are actually people like him in the world. No one ever said Mr. Goodkind was writing for children. I also know that the dialogue did get a bit stale, but the emotion was there and it's the emotion that fuels this fantastic tale. In short, I loved this book and eagerly await Soul of the Fire's publication in paperback (I'm too poor to buy the hardback and my library lives in the stone age...). Keep going Terry! P.S. As to all these comparisons to Robert Jordan...I read the Eye of the World and found it alright. I couldn't even get 50 pages into the next book. The characters pissed me off and the plot moved entirely too slowly. Maybe one of these days I'll pick it up again. If you want another series by an excellent author, pick up A Game of Thrones and A Clash of Kings by George R. R. Martin.
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Summary: Plot twists??
Review: Were we really not supposed to know that Drefan was the hooker killer and 'bad guy?' Were we really not supposed to be able to tell exactly what was going to happen regarding the 'betrayal' and so on? I mean, come on, only a 5 year old wouldn't be able to figure it out, until reading some of these reviews I didn't think the author was trying to hide this stuff from us it was so obvious. Was still entertaining somehow.
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Summary: This is a bad bad book
Review: I have been reading fantasy for about 15 years now and only one word comes to mind with this book.. PATHETIC.. With that said I would like to comment also on a few specific parts that make this story the reason why I stopped buying his books. I was caught up in the story after the first book. Now it seems like the author has just decided to continue to write pasty characters and a lacking story line. And what is with this rape fetish of his?? I don't buy fantasy to read about the sexual exploits of the characters involved. Good authors know how to HINT at what happens while Mr. Goodkind has to go into detail. If you want to write about that line of stories TERRY.. work for Penthouse. The whole book has the same feel as the others.. Richard must accomplish something feels betrayed by whoever.. does what he needs to.. and then a sappy and lame ending.. I guess the last book is going to be a storyline involving some wild B&D orgy with a touch of lesbian threeways???? All in all this was not a very good fantasy novel
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Summary: Terry Goodkind is awesome
Review: Terry Goodkind is often compareed to and sometimes accused of ripping off Robert Jordan. However this is not the case... Yes, Goodkind fans will enjoy Jordan's work and Jorda fan's will enjoy Goodkind's work... However Goodkind's work is unique. Temple of the Winds is one of the best books in the Sword of Truth series in my opinion and if you haven't read it, or any of the series I suggest you do so. Obviously you will only appreciate this book for its full value if you have read the books up to it, and continue to read the books that came after it and the few that are yet to come.
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Summary: Terry Goodkind is back on track!
Review: Terry Goodkind realigns his readers faith with this stellar sequel in his Sword of Truth series. This Book is more than just a page turner, it immerses you in the lives and dealings of the D'Haran empire and rulers. Unlike ever before, Kahlan and Richard surface as three dimensional people dealing with lust, jealousy, and betrayal. The Mord Sith are portrayed as never before, and touch the reader as only victims of torture can. I highly recommend this book to any fantasy lover.
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Summary: I should simply cut and paste the same review
Review: for the first three books, because in my mind, they were the same--why should my review be any different. Dull. Boring. Ponderous. Tedious. Contrived. Overdone. Simple. Derivative. Should I go on? I know, you Goodkind sychophants and apologists out there will now read this review and give it the old unhelpful label. Ha, that should teach me not to review horrid books involving some of the worst developed and contrived characters I've had the displeasure of getting to know. Here's a tip: Go to your library and check out George R.R. Martin, or Stephen Erikkson, or Robin Hobb, or David Coe, or John Marco, or LWE, and read those author's books and then decide who writes good fantasy. Until you do, keep reading the sword of truth series and the Shannara series to complete your overrated author sweep
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Summary: Great Story..
Review: Another great book from Terry Goodkind. Once again I was held spellbound in the world of Richard and Kahlan not putting the book down for hours. But one thing started to annoy me, Terry seems to repeat past events over and over which I guess makes it so a reader who has not read the first three books will still enjoy Temple Of The Winds seperately, but for those of us who have it gets boring. As I start the 5th book I just hope he repeats himself less...
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Summary: I would love to see this put into film
Review: I started this series aprox. 4 years ago. The first book reeled me right in. Out of all of them thus far, (with exception to Wizard's First Rule), this book is the best! A definite page turner from the beginning. The relationships between Kahlan, Richard, and Cara the Mord-Sith are riveting and fun. This book makes you hold your breath, laugh and cry. Goodkind has a flair for detail, capturing every movement of the characters as they speak and think. I would love to see this book adapted to a screenplay. There are so many interesting characters and plots weeved in. I know it would be a blockbuster hit.
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Summary: a very sadistic book
Review: I had read the first 3 books and though I enjoyed them, there was always something bothering me about them. And I finally put my finger on it: Sadism. This author is very sadistic. His books are filled with scenes about the abuse of little children and endless rape and torture scenes. Drefan for example is a copy and paste of Jack the Ripper. This is not a very "good" nor "kind" book.
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