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Superb fantasy novel from one of the most prolific and sucessful fantasy novelists around reissued in B Format with a new cover
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First rate epic fantasy from the man who deserves to become the Tolkien of his day. The young hero is just beginning to understand the magic he has at his command, and only under the tutelage of the Sisters of Light can he control the Gift to combat the dark powers still arrayed against him.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
My only regret with the Goodkind books is that I found them when I was aged 73 years, and then only because I had watched The Legend of The Seeker on TV. Masterful, imaginative plots that generate surprise after surprise and a whole new civilization unfolds before your eyes. Not Tolkien, but extremely enjoyable!!! I have 12 more books to go. Hope I live that long!!!!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Warning : Some Spoilers!
Better in some respects than Book 1, possibly as the author matures alongside his characters. Overall this is an enjoyable yarn but the initial pace of the plot is so slow it borders on lethargic followed in the final third of the book by a change of pace to the other extreme.
There are irritating elements - For the first 200 pages there's a lot of declarations of eternal love coupled with the complete failure to get married. For the next 400 pages Richard literally fails to understand anything that ANY other character utters. Indeed the first time Richard actually admitted to understanding something, I almost fell off my chair. Nonetheless, the Sisters of the Light and the culmination of the book in and around the Palace of the Prophets is not half bad. Three stars for Mr Goodkind!
Better in some respects than Book 1, possibly as the author matures alongside his characters. Overall this is an enjoyable yarn but the initial pace of the plot is so slow it borders on lethargic followed in the final third of the book by a change of pace to the other extreme.
There are irritating elements - For the first 200 pages there's a lot of declarations of eternal love coupled with the complete failure to get married. For the next 400 pages Richard literally fails to understand anything that ANY other character utters. Indeed the first time Richard actually admitted to understanding something, I almost fell off my chair. Nonetheless, the Sisters of the Light and the culmination of the book in and around the Palace of the Prophets is not half bad. Three stars for Mr Goodkind!
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The Stone of Tears is the second book in the Sword of Truth Series by Terry Goodkind. Influence of Star Wars and Lord of the Rings are still quite prevalent in the series, with the introduction of 'force' powers. The annoying thing about this book, as was in the case in the previous one, is that the characters seem to be on an emotional pendulum, with every show of love and hate over-emphasised, as if set on the stage of a pantomine. The other annoying thing is that the characters seem to get ever more powerful, to the point of becoming ridiculous when they struggle with achieving small things, and doing big things effortlessly.
Aside from these bugbears, the story takes on some interesting twists with the introduction of the Sisters of Light (Jedi Nuns) who have been penetrated by the Sisters of Dark (Sith Nuns). Kahlan leads a band of young men against an Imperial army and Zedd loses his powers due to the machinations of the Keeper (the Devil). Its a long book, but the plot twists sustained me through it, although there is a lot of nudity and violence towards women that I found somewhat distasteful. Still, if you enjoyed the first book, there is no reason not to pick this one up too.
By Noor A Jahangir
The Changeling King (The Trollking Saga)
Aside from these bugbears, the story takes on some interesting twists with the introduction of the Sisters of Light (Jedi Nuns) who have been penetrated by the Sisters of Dark (Sith Nuns). Kahlan leads a band of young men against an Imperial army and Zedd loses his powers due to the machinations of the Keeper (the Devil). Its a long book, but the plot twists sustained me through it, although there is a lot of nudity and violence towards women that I found somewhat distasteful. Still, if you enjoyed the first book, there is no reason not to pick this one up too.
By Noor A Jahangir
The Changeling King (The Trollking Saga)
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Another great book
Terry Goodkind was able to produce a second Sword of Truth story which manages to stay fresh from the beginning till the end of the story. Read more
Published 1 month ago by S. CARDEAL
Poor
I wasn't overly impressed with the first book in the series but thought I should give the series another go. I wish I hadn't bothered. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Sochhi
Adult high fantasy
To produce a second Sword of Truth story which manages to stay fresh for over a thousand pages proves that Terry Goodkind is a very talented author. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Mr. G. Battle
Kindle Version
I really enjoy Goodkind. Got his books now on Kindle but noticed Book 2 of the Sword of Truth saga is missing. Has it been released on Kindle? If not, could it be released?!
Published 12 months ago by S. Breen
just buy them all
not going to go on to much just get the books in ordr and enjoy they are amazing (only bad thing is once you read the books you relise the show is stupid)
Published 13 months ago by A. Stenhouse
Absolutely brilliant Terry Goodkind
Keeps sending you in different directions with regards the story, characters. Very impressive, sometimes radical in its foretelling and very close to the edge for young readers. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Brad
Great Read
*SLIGHT SPOILERS*
This book continues the saga of Richard and Kahlan in a decent fashion - the story is good, if anything better than the first one. Read more
This book continues the saga of Richard and Kahlan in a decent fashion - the story is good, if anything better than the first one. Read more
Published 16 months ago by T. Morton
volume two well worth it
the story keeps unfolding, forget watching the t v series ,( good as it is) new charcters come into the story and with mr goodkinds easy style of writing it is neasy to lose... Read more
Published on 1 Feb 2010 by P. barton
Stone of Tears
I have only read about a third so far but it is a great addition to the series!
Published on 29 Nov 2009 by B. Wilkins
Great Dervice
Goods arrived as described, on time & well packed. No Problems at all. I enjoyed the book.
Published on 21 Oct 2009 by Mr. Sd Mrs Jl Bond
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