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Wizard's First Rule (Mass Market Paperback)

by Terry Goodkind (Author)
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1,076 customer reviews)

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The protective barrier that separates Westland from its neighbors to the east is about to fall, letting loose a monstrous evil upon the world. Only the combined efforts of a young man dedicated to finding the truth, an enigmatic woman intent on concealing her past, and a crusty old hermit resigned to his inevitable destiny can prevent the opening of the three boxes of Orden-an event with the potential to destroy existence itself. The inclusion of graphic scenes of sado-eroticism, though integral to the story, may deter purchase by some libraries. Nevertheless, this first novel offers an intriguing variant on the standard fantasy quest. The richly detailed world and complex characters will appeal to mature fantasy aficionados.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.


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Goodkind's first volume of an epic fantasy series relates the efforts of three friends to save the world from Darken Rahl, the sadistic ruler who seeks to control and possibly destroy the world. Dick Hill maintains pace, vocal characterization and emotional inflections throughout this long work. Accomplishing these with apparent ease, he uses voices and dialects appropriate to the characters and enables the listener to identify them easily. Graphic scenes of torture and sado-eroticism are integral to the story but may not be to some listeners' tastes. This is an engrossing saga, which leaves the listener looking forward to its sequel. M.A.M. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars average(for the most part) read, Jul 5 2004
This review is from: Wizard's First Rule: Sword of Truth (Mass Market Paperback)
This series is alright, but the secondary characters tend to out shine the main characters. By the fourth or fifth book of this series the "what's right and wrong" theme becomes boring. The sixth and seventh books become preachy. The eighth, The Naked Empire, sounds like Rush Limbaugh, or some other ultra-conservative republican, using a fantasy book to defend the whole fiasco in Iraq. When I read fantasy I prefer an outlet of escape, not someones political views shoved down my throat for five hundred pages, or someone telling you your stupid for not having the exact same point of view as them. What starts out as an entertainig read with book one, ends up feeling like a Pro-war speech in a session of congress by book eight.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Not great by any means, Jun 21 2004
By Anthony "mrwhy" (San Gabriel Valley, CA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Wizard's First Rule: Sword of Truth (Mass Market Paperback)
This book has seemed to have a polarizing effect on reviewers, to some it is the greatest work of fiction since Tolkein, to others this is drivel in the purest sense, the work of a pure amateur.

First things first, this is not a great novel. It is derivative, unimaginative, and full of stock heroes, stock villans, a stock quest, and every other fantasy convention you could think of. There is nothing original in the least.

However, I enjoy reading fantasy novels and do not have a problem with the fact that the story is neither original nor great. To be quite honest, the whole time I was reading this novel, I knew it was not "great" fantasy and I did not care the least.

If you are a fan of the genre, and looking for something to pass the time while waiting for the next Song of Fire and Ice novel, then this will serve. Decent, not great, but certainly not terrible.

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2.0 out of 5 stars Could have been much more in the hands of a better writer, April 6 2004
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This review is from: Wizard's First Rule: Sword of Truth (Mass Market Paperback)
I hate to really trash a book, but like many other reviewers, I found it derivative, inconsistent, and tedious. It seemed like it was someone's first novel... someone without any experience. The characters all seemed to speak the same way with the same dialogue... the child character was... how can I say... overly childlike, stereotypical. Everything was telegraphed in advance, such as the identity of the traitor, the 'climax' at the end, and so forth. There was really no writing style whatsoever... the kind of style you see in grade-school term papers. It was almost like the author had a bunch of really great ideas and he wanted to get them in print. You know the kind of person... "Hey, doesn't this sound cool? This is really going to be good!" You just nod your head politely and go on about your business.

The only reason I finished the book was to bring closure to the tale as much as possible. The only truly interesting part was the sequence with the Mord-Sith. Despite the unoriginal name, most of that situation was very good except as it approached the end of that vignette. Other than that bit, reading the book was like doing chores... you know you're getting some benefit out of it but you don't really want to do it.

I could go on at length about how tedious this novel was, but I won't. I'd say that if you accidentally start reading this book, go ahead and finish it if only for the Mord-Sith part. Otherwise, avoid this and find something written by a good writer.

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3.0 out of 5 stars mildly entertaining
It's hard to decide whether to review this book on its own merits or in the context of the rest of the series. Read more
Published 4 months ago by I. Mitchell

1.0 out of 5 stars Yes, People Are Stupid
Horrible, horrible writing. You want it to get better, but it only gets worse. I stupidly bought the first three books, should have stopped with the first one. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Shadow

4.0 out of 5 stars Wrong cover
the book is the one i wanted and it came in a fast time but when i opened it it was the new re-release edition hard back not the older one displayed in the picture that i had... Read more
Published 14 months ago by S. Ward

3.0 out of 5 stars Moderately Entertaining Jordan Clone
The Good
The Sword of Truth and indeed Goodkind's entire series is averagely entertaining fantasy. He's definitely on par with Jordan, Salvatore, Hobb etc. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Drizzt 39

4.0 out of 5 stars very good but brutal at times
this book was all in all amazing the characters are well written and so are the battle scenes the only part that i did not like was the rape scene with were disturbing .
Published 17 months ago by Eric Henderson

4.0 out of 5 stars Loved It!
This is a great book and the beginning of a good series of books...except after the 4th book you really really want the series to just end... Read more
Published on Sep 30 2006 by Me

1.0 out of 5 stars Not good or kind
It would be hard to find a more universally bad fantasy novel, which is as highly acclaimed, as Terry Goodkind's "Wizard's First Rule. Read more
Published on Dec 31 2005 by E. A Solinas

3.0 out of 5 stars An entertaining read, but nothing new
Wizards First Rule has its moments, but for the most part is an uninspired read. The characters are incredibly shallow, and the story is predictable at its best. Read more
Published on May 9 2005 by Lt_Stukov

3.0 out of 5 stars I loved it, but ....
This book sat on my shelf for over two years before I picked it up to read. It was the first real genre fantasy book I had ever read. Read more
Published on Mar 24 2005

5.0 out of 5 stars A mature fantasy and a good long read
My interest in reading was waning, finding a lot of the same stuff over and over... and then, suddenly, a few books that REALLY entertained me! Wizard's First Rule... Read more
Published on Feb 24 2005 by Daffydd

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