- Leather Bound: 528 pages
- Publisher: Tor Books; Limited edition (Oct 1999)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0312869177
- ISBN-13: 978-0312869175
- Product Dimensions: 26 x 16.5 x 4.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (52 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 5,136,700 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Each time Goodkind's hero and heroine save the world from supernatural menaces, there turns out to be a catch involved; what we learn, interestingly, from his particular take on fantasy is to be suspicious and cynical. Last time, in Temple of the Winds, the problem was a plague of supernatural origins; this time, it is beings of water, fire and air, who cause sudden and inexplicable death and are gradually eroding the very magic on which the structure of Richard's world depends. And there is still a crusading emperor, a variety of witch-hunters and the complex uncertainties of Richard's emotional life to deal with. It is typical of Goodkind's bleak take on the stock material of fantasy that when, after four previous volumes, Richard finally marries his beloved Kahlan, there should be terrible consequences. We get to see more of this ingeniously thought-out fantasyland--a doomsday weapon in the hands of dim young conscripts and a society whose corruption enables Goodkind to lecture us on the evils of democracy. Most heroic fantasy has an attachment to autocracy as one of its unspoken values--Goodkind is not least interesting because he tends to follow those values through to their limit. --Roz Kaveney
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"Goodkind's ingenious world building will keep readers captivated." --"Publishers Weekly"
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Having read the other reviews, it looks as though most people didn't like getting sidetracked by the whole Anderith subplot. To be honest, I loved it. It was certainly a refreshing change, although it did seem to make the book slightly out of place with the rest of the series thus far.
I didn't find that a problem at all. And whilst the Chimes were never 'tangible', per se, I don't think they were ever meant to be the major "bad-guy". Instead, they were just something that Richard had to deal with instead of getting ot the root of the problem.
So that wasn't my problem either - what was my problem, was Kahlan (and possibly Cara, too).
After all that's happened in the previous books, after everything Kahlan has been through not just with material enemies, but with good and bad spirits (like Darken Rahl and the ever-present Keeper), she decides, for some reason, that she isn't going to believe in bad spirits anymore, and rubbishes Richard's worries about them. Even when people die mysteriously, and when she's given all the clues under the Sun, and a man who seems to be able to understand and accomplish everything ever possible (Richard) warns her, she still doesn't believe.
That was truly apalling story-telling.
But it gets much better towards the end. This may not be the best in the series, but I enjoyed (most of) it nonetheless 8)
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
I really enjoyed the previous books and even though there is a lot of pain and suffering by the hands of some quite evil people, the end of the books always let good triumph leaving me satisfied and hungry for the next adventure.
Firstly I just have to say that I was astounded at all the spelling mistakes and incorrect words throughout the book. It may have just been the kindle edition that this was an issue for, but it is quite something for a book to get through all the editorial proof reads and still hold so many mistakes!
The storyline was alright.. it was captivating for the most part and you got a good feeling for all the characters that appeared in the book to give it a great depth, but there were cases where Goodkind did reiterate himself and seemed to fall into the trap of over analysing a lot of detail about something quite unimportant. It felt like filler to pad the book out. Also, Kahlan's point of view and argumentative nature in this book were a surprise to me. After the history and the way she conducted herself in the previous books, the issues that made her unhappy seemed a bit confused and irrational. To show her more personal nature, a bit more thought could have been taken into the way she objected to things as it didn't seem to make much sense and also kind of glossed over considering the ending.
Overall, this book was good - a bit like wading through mud at times, but I am still very much waiting for the next book to appear on my kindle so I can carry on this saga. After writing so many in a series, its no wonder that one may have scraped the barrel!
Firstly I just have to say that I was astounded at all the spelling mistakes and incorrect words throughout the book. It may have just been the kindle edition that this was an issue for, but it is quite something for a book to get through all the editorial proof reads and still hold so many mistakes!
The storyline was alright.. it was captivating for the most part and you got a good feeling for all the characters that appeared in the book to give it a great depth, but there were cases where Goodkind did reiterate himself and seemed to fall into the trap of over analysing a lot of detail about something quite unimportant. It felt like filler to pad the book out. Also, Kahlan's point of view and argumentative nature in this book were a surprise to me. After the history and the way she conducted herself in the previous books, the issues that made her unhappy seemed a bit confused and irrational. To show her more personal nature, a bit more thought could have been taken into the way she objected to things as it didn't seem to make much sense and also kind of glossed over considering the ending.
Overall, this book was good - a bit like wading through mud at times, but I am still very much waiting for the next book to appear on my kindle so I can carry on this saga. After writing so many in a series, its no wonder that one may have scraped the barrel!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Mass Market Paperback
I read up to book 6 in the series (Faith of the Fallen) about 10 years ago when I first discovered this fantasy author.
Just re-reading it now some of the newer books in the series are out to see if it is worthwhile buying the later additions to the series.
I too feel as though this story could have been wrapped up in at most six books and still been an epic fantasy. It seems the norm now that these authors fill page after page with dull events and sub-plots just to eke the series out to the maximum number of books. I mean twelve books!!! each containing on average 600 pages.
I'm sorry Terry but I don't think I will be buying any more of the series. I did plan to but paperbacks are just too expensive these days and nothing I have read in these reviews convinces me that it would be worthwhile to do so.
Just re-reading it now some of the newer books in the series are out to see if it is worthwhile buying the later additions to the series.
I too feel as though this story could have been wrapped up in at most six books and still been an epic fantasy. It seems the norm now that these authors fill page after page with dull events and sub-plots just to eke the series out to the maximum number of books. I mean twelve books!!! each containing on average 600 pages.
I'm sorry Terry but I don't think I will be buying any more of the series. I did plan to but paperbacks are just too expensive these days and nothing I have read in these reviews convinces me that it would be worthwhile to do so.
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loved the book soul of fire its the 5th book of 10 in this Terry Goodkind saga which I have purchased on my kindle but guess what? Read more
Published 1 month ago by kimmie
Goodkind pulls off another winner
I was about 100 pages into this book when the main characters Richard and Kahlen disappeared off the page and we were transported for about 300 pages to a place called Anderith. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Lee Hanley
Soul of The Fire
The continuing story of Richard and Khalan in Sword of Truth series is very good as are the previous books, captivating and intriguing.
Published 19 months ago by Woody
dunno, never bought this item
I've not yet bought this book, though I'll be ordering it today as I only have book 4 so far.
Published 21 months ago by Mr. K. W. Moseley
H.He
In an acceptable condition, fast delivery, haven't got time read it yet, only middle way through with the first book of the series, bought 6 of them already.
Published 21 months ago by Han He
Soul of the fire
Books fits discreption from seller, in good condition. I recieved it well within estimated time!
Published on 9 Nov 2009 by C. M. F. Vogel
Soul of Fire - More Like Soul of Soap
I am a huge fan of the Sword of Truth series and am avidly reading my way through having just finished Faith of the Fallen. Read more
Published on 28 Oct 2009 by S. M. Shaw
Brilliant
I have to say I was warned that the series took a bit of a downturn after the first 4 book. But I disagree! Read more
Published on 29 July 2009 by Ms. C. G. Lisle
Number five in a very good series
This is the fifth book in the series and, as always, full of clever plots and surprises. Well worth the read. It shows the main people meeting and again having to part. Read more
Published on 17 April 2009 by L. Hollands
Disappointing
Having read the first four books in the serious 'Sword of Truth', book 5 was nowhere near as good. T Goodkind has done an amazing job creating the first four books, which are... Read more
Published on 17 Jun 2008 by Shezina K Taraaverdi
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