- Paperback: 624 pages
- Publisher: Gollancz; New edition edition (31 Dec 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0575073756
- ISBN-13: 978-0575073753
- Product Dimensions: 17.8 x 11 x 4.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (64 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 206,774 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Sometimes you need to come at things from a different angle; The Pillars of Creation continues Goodkind's heroic fantasy sequence "The Sword of Truth", but for once his usual hero and heroine are off stage and a new central character takes their place.
Jennsen has grown up in exile and constant flight, haunted by a voice that calls on her to surrender; her mother has clearly not told her the whole story of her birth and ancestry. Suddenly, in a few chapters of tension and action, she finds herself orphaned, the companion of a warrior and on the run from a man who rules the known world. And much of what she knows or thinks she knows is a lie to anyone who has read Goodkind's earlier books; Jennsen's sense of right and wrong is skewed by inadequate information but we go on liking her and caring for her even as she makes alliances with some of the worst things in the world. Meanwhile, the unpleasant murderous Oba makes his own pacts with the darkness and dogs her every step.
This is one of Goodkind's more powerful books simply because it forces us to see his standard situations and characters through new eyes. --Roz Kaveney --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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The bestselling seventh novel in the series that has made Terry Goodkind into one of the three top-selling fantasy authors in the world.
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Picking through the dead man's pockets, Jennsen Daggett came across the last thing in the world she would ever have expected to find. Read the first page
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
While this books does indeed keep up Goodkind's tradition of the epic fantasy with the added new twist we have come to expect from him, I was strangly dissappointed with this new title. It feels as if half of the story is missing, with the action focussing on characters that are new. This leads to an annoying jarring sensation to the action of the book. We are always expecting Kahlan and Richard to appear, yet strangly they fail to do so until sometime after chapter 50. Our favourite characters fulfill mere passing roles, and I, for one, found this quite dissappointing, especially in view of the blerb on the back of the book cover:
"Richard Rahl and his wife Kahlan, have been reunited after their long separation...Their quest turns to terror when they find themselves the helpless prey of a tireless hunter"
I don't know if it was only me turning too many pages too quickly, but this seems to have somehow failed to materialise in the book. There are, in fact, only enough scenes to count on one hand where Kahlan and Richard appear - something seems to have gone wrong along the road here somewhere.
Don't get me wrong, I liked the book, but only because I am an avid Goodkind reader and have eagerly awaited the release of this book. However, if I have come to this book first I certainly wouldn't have gone on to find the others. The book is littered with references, mostly unexplaned, to the other books, and if I hadn't reread them recently, I would have had no idea what was really going on.
I have to admit that this book was a dissappointment, especially after the spectacular that was 'Faith of the Fallen'. This book has a disjointed feel to it, that appears only half-written. I can only suggest that Goodkind was forced to rush this to publish in time. I hope so at least, because if this is the future of the 'Sword of Truth' series, then I'm no so sure anymore that I will be going along for the ride.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I will admit to initially feeling let down by the Pillars of Creation, having thus far been gripped by the Sword of Truth series. It didn't offer what I was expecting to find: the primary characters, most notably Richard and Kahlan, do not appear until quite near the end. Instead, the book seems to turn the viewpoint around so that instead of focusing on them, the reader is shown how their actions and decisions are consequently affecting the lives of other people in that world.
It is a different approach from the well-worn rut of the fantasy genre's typical formula, and one I ultimately found both refreshing and satisfying. It adds substance and a sense of realism to this fictional world, and gives a greater sense of awareness to the continuing story.
If you want a nice, comfortable read that follows the same traditional path that you're used to; if you just want to find out how Richard kills the latest villain; or if you simply have a short attention-span, you won't enjoy this book. If you're interested in learning more about this world at a more intricate level, and are prepared for something a little different, buy it now!
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
As we have come to expect, a really well written book that has depth and some really good content.
And i believe that telling a story from different views is fine, and even focusing on another character for a couple of chapters can be refreshing too... but the whole book? Sorry, not quite (Richard & Khalan were on a dozen or so pages) - is a little long for me. Its not that i did not like the book (far from it) i just expected to read a bit more about the main charcters, i mean they are the focus of the series of books and have kept me reading thus far...
As an avid fan i would buy the book regardless - however if you are feeling a little poor after christmas do not rush out and buy this one - get it at your leisure you are not missing out of anything amazing. Still, better to wait one year and get an ok book than have to wait 2 years! (come on Jordan....)
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Not his Best Work
There is always a problem for epic fantasy writers to maintain the standard and at the same time balance the demand from publishers with deadlines etc. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Kenneth J. Mcdonald
Good book
The book was as it was described and the postage was fast! Great service
Book is near end of series and they are all starting to blend together, a trilogy would have been... Read more
Book is near end of series and they are all starting to blend together, a trilogy would have been... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Lazer
The most pointless plotline ever percieved by any author in history!
Nothing would please me more than having the pleasure of seeing Terry Goodkind walking to my house and handing me the £6. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Simon Wells
not yet read it, book's been ordered
as per title, 1 - 4 were a great read the rest should be too
Published 20 months ago by Mr. K. W. Moseley
Not the best
This book isnt the best book in the serie, especially right after Faith of the Fallen. You see Richard only near the end of the book. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Michael
sorry my fault reviewed the wrong book
well after the high of "faith of the fallen" we come down to earth with this one, well over two thirds read and no mention of richard and kahlan or zedd, some new charcters are... Read more
Published on 26 May 2010 by P. barton
the pillars of creation
Arrived in good time and good condition, very enjoyable story. Couldn't put the book down, good stuff and well worth the read
Published on 12 Feb 2010 by C. Atkinson
It's not THAT bad!
First off, I have to say, I've really been enjoying this series, it gave me faith that not every huge fantasy book would be overly long, descriptive and dull. Read more
Published on 13 Jan 2010 by Ms. C. G. Lisle
The book is good, but be prepared
not to see Richard until gone page 500 in a 570 page book. Seriously.
Given that I loved the previous one (Faith of the Fallen), I was desparate for this to kick off where... Read more
Given that I loved the previous one (Faith of the Fallen), I was desparate for this to kick off where... Read more
Published on 21 Dec 2009 by Mosschops
A worthwhile improvement
This came as a breath of fresh air after the tedium of some of the recent volumes. An alternative viewpoint and at last, a break from Goodkind's annoying habit of explaining things... Read more
Published on 11 Aug 2009 by Ally
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