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Summary: Hands-down best fantasy book I've ever read!!!!
Review: I've never before gotten so completely engrossed in a book like this one. You absolutely can't put it down, but be careful, you'll forget you're reading a book! Goodkind has definately pulled away from the pack, and far surpassed anything Jordan could even dream of writing! This book is mastery of plot, character development, and action. It is written truly the way any book in an epic series should be written.BUY THIS BOOK NOW OR YOU'LL REGRET IT!
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Summary: A good series seems to have run out of steam
Review: Goodkind's Sword of Truth series began as an entertaining read with Wisard's First Rule, and hit its apex with the second novel, Stone of Tears. Blood of the Fold, the third in the series, was disappointing, but nowhere near as much so as this one, the downright awful Temple of the Winds. Goodkind has never been one for depth--his characters are wooden ripoffs of the Arthurian legend--simple,good-hearted hero [Richard/Arthur/Luke Skywalker]who is the bastard son of a powerful evil [Rahl/Uther Pendragon/Darth Vader] with a wizard mentor [Zedd/Merlin/Ben Kenobi and a cool sword that comes with its own set of rules [the sword of truth/Excaliber/the light saber]. But at least at the beginning what he lacked in writing ability he made up for with enthusiastic storytelling. Now his books are rendundant, he takes himself far too seriously, and his characters are still pathetically racing around like chickens with their heads cut off, spouting melodramatic dialog and, despite basically being king and queen of the world, never seem to be out of danger or able to keep from betraying each other for their own sakes. Yuck! Put this series to rest, Mr. Goodkind, and try something new. There wasn't that much to say in the first place.
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Summary: Best BOok
Review: this book is as great as stone of tears was ... bloody awesome
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Summary: Excessive violence against women-Avoid!!!!
Review: I liked his first books, but the excessive violence against women has got to stop. The fact that many readers find this acceptable is scary. I put it down unfinished. I think it is sadistic pornography. I would not let my adolescent daughter or son read this book. JR.Tolkein created high fantasy without S&M and graphic rapes. We readers must have some values for our world. I won't buy another of his books, and I will write to the publisher and even Mr. Goodkind. As a rape survivor, I want fantasy to take me good places not my nightmares.
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Summary: Excellent fantasy -
Review: I think this series is one of the best I have read, and is far above the Wheel of Time series. I would rank it close to the Eddings Belgariad series with the action and readability. Now to the book at hand - "Temple of Winds". I am current re-reading for the third time. I enjoy it so much. I think this is a good wrap up book of various loose ends, and develops many more questions and problems. The whole time you are left wondering if Richard and the Mother Confessor will ever wed. I love the way the problems keep popoing up in a controlled fashion and Richard is always reacting on instinct. He will make misteaks (The miswrith Queen was a big one), but he will always seek to correct those misteaks and learn from them. I can't wait for the next book.
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Summary: good but. . .
Review: Terry Goodkind has created a well developed world with rich characters that are easy to care about. I read Wizard's First Rule in a single night and have re-read it a number of times since. In comparing Temple of the Winds to some of his previous works I found it lacking in a number of areas. The first bone of contention derives from his seemingly compulsive need to rely on the rape theme throughout the novels. I personally got the message after the first few, but for some reason they keep on popping up throughout the story. The second point comes from a couple of rather large plot holes that are found in Temple of the Winds. Not only are the holes, but they are there because it seems that the plot was given precedent over the basic personalities of the characters. Characterization has always been one of the strongest elements in the series and it was maddening to see it playing second-fiddle to the plot. In any event the book was still an entertaining read and I'm looking forward to the next one.
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Summary: Great
Review: Hey, This is series is just one level lower than the Tolkien trilogy. It is really awesome. Real characters, plots twists, magic and mayhem, this author has got it all going on!!!!!!!!
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Summary: the best fantasy novel yet!!!
Review: I really liked the story because it involved a lot of characters, yet leaving the main characters to weave an interesting tale. All of the creatures that were involved had an interesting impact in the story. In fact it had more than any other story that I have read yet. It is fascinating how Goodkind thought up this tale of Richard and Kahlan, and to put them through so much (trouble) and yet in the end, all turns out right for them. Truly amazing story!!!
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Summary: Great! Wonderful! Interesting
Review: This book is a great example of Tolkien-like fantasy. I can't wait till the next book in the series, Soul of Fire, comes out in March '99. This book is the best so far because Richard and Kahlans dream comes true: They get married. It is one of the most romantic scences I have read yet. This is a MUST BUY BOOK if you love fantasy.
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Summary: Skip it...
Review: I was vey disappointed when I finally received the audio cassette.The story itself was entertaining however the actual recording was awful.I don't know who came up with the brilliant idea to use the single speaker story play but they obviously didn't consider the common walk man user.Most stereo headphones don't come with a balance knob!I would tell you to read the book instead and avoid the audio cassette altogether.
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