- Paperback: 798 pages
- Publisher: Gollancz; New edition edition (23 Oct 1995)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1857982355
- ISBN-13: 978-1857982350
- Product Dimensions: 17.4 x 11 x 5.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (142 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 231,746 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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A reissue in B Format with striking new covers for the landmark fantasy series
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One man, Richard Cypher, holds the key to the fate of three nations, of humanityBut until he learns the Wizard's First Rule his chances of succeeding in his task are slim. And his biggest problem is admitting that magic exists at all...A novel of incomparable scope and brimming with atmospheric detail: in a world where heart hounds stalk the boundaries for unwary human prey, blood-sucking flies hunt on behalf of their underworld masters, and where artists can draw more than your likeness, there is no place to hide, nowhere safe. Here magic makes love twice as sweet, betrayal and loss twice as bitter.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
My boyfriend has been nagging me for years to read this series. When I started "Wizards First Rule" the first time, after 4 chapters of the main characters walking through a forest I have to admit I got bored and stopped reading it. However after much more nagging I agreed to read the whole book on condition that he read "Pride and Prejudice". This made me determined to finish this time...
... and I am so glad I did. It is very much a book worth sticking with till the end.
Yes this book starts slow and at times drags so much you just want to skim read until the next plot twist. However once you hit the halfway point this book begins to flow much more smoothly and becomes very engaging. For the last 200 pages I simply could not put it down. As other reviewers have commented quite often it is the forays the author takes into exploring the other (darker) characters that really draws you into the story.
Yes there are parallels to Lord Of the Rings, but considering how seminal it was, I find that you can find it's influence in many books of this genre. Despite some similarities I don't think it should be held against this novel as a bad thing.
You have three main characters Richard, Kahlan, & Zedd. The Seeker, The Confessor and The Wizard. All three in a quest to stop the evil Darken Rahl and his plans to capture the 3 boxes of Orden. If you enjoy the fantasy genre and are looking for a series of books to keep you engaged I would recommend this book. I so enjoyed the latter half of this book that I have already started it's sequel "Stone of Tears".
The only down side is I'm never going to hear the end of my boyfriends' "I told you so's" now.
... and I am so glad I did. It is very much a book worth sticking with till the end.
Yes this book starts slow and at times drags so much you just want to skim read until the next plot twist. However once you hit the halfway point this book begins to flow much more smoothly and becomes very engaging. For the last 200 pages I simply could not put it down. As other reviewers have commented quite often it is the forays the author takes into exploring the other (darker) characters that really draws you into the story.
Yes there are parallels to Lord Of the Rings, but considering how seminal it was, I find that you can find it's influence in many books of this genre. Despite some similarities I don't think it should be held against this novel as a bad thing.
You have three main characters Richard, Kahlan, & Zedd. The Seeker, The Confessor and The Wizard. All three in a quest to stop the evil Darken Rahl and his plans to capture the 3 boxes of Orden. If you enjoy the fantasy genre and are looking for a series of books to keep you engaged I would recommend this book. I so enjoyed the latter half of this book that I have already started it's sequel "Stone of Tears".
The only down side is I'm never going to hear the end of my boyfriends' "I told you so's" now.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I was completely drawn into this world and found it hard to put the book down. The characters were likeable, and the pacing, development, and suspense kept me thoroughly entertained.
On the downside, some of the dialogue was terrible and Goodkind 'borrowed' ideas from other fantasy epics in the most shameless of ways (Samuel, anyone?). These things did weigh heavily on my mind throughout the book and I found myself wanting to find an excuse not continue with the series but, truth be told, I couldn't help but grab the next book straight away.
A worthy entry in the fantasy genre, though not without its flaws.
On the downside, some of the dialogue was terrible and Goodkind 'borrowed' ideas from other fantasy epics in the most shameless of ways (Samuel, anyone?). These things did weigh heavily on my mind throughout the book and I found myself wanting to find an excuse not continue with the series but, truth be told, I couldn't help but grab the next book straight away.
A worthy entry in the fantasy genre, though not without its flaws.
13 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The good:
The first 300 pages. Careful and sensitive location and environment descriptions, primarily in the woodland areas. It's worth also mentioning the spine-chilling chapter where Richard & Kahlan are in the middle of the boundary crossing, which is written brilliantly - It'll make your hair stand on end! At this point I thought I was in for a cracking read.
The bad:
Almost the whole of the rest of the book, starting with the mind-numbing stay with the mud-people. The uninteresting sections of this book go on for just far too long. The last 100 pages descend into soap-operatic farce, with almost any improbable scenario being made up in a rush to get to the excedingly disappointing climax.
The Unnecessarily perverse:
I do not want to read 75 repetitive pages detailing torture and horrendous cruelty if it does little in terms of developing the plot. I do not want to read descriptions of children being raped, molested and killed, even if it does help develop the plot. I understand the need for mature content, but this type of subject matter pops up far too often to make reading this book an enjoyable experience for any decent person.
I was ready to love this book after I read some great sequences near the beginning - to be fair there are some original ideas, and Goodkind's writing style has a soft sensitive warmth at times that I haven't come across elsewhere. However, ultimately as time wore on it wasn't enough to stop my mind wandering, and when the end arrived I found myself breathing an apathetic sigh of relief.
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A review for the 'Legend of the Seeker' fans:
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Definately worth a read!!
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Readers first rule...Only read competent Fantasy
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Published 4 months ago by Sochhi
So badly written it's remarkable it was ever published
Terrible terrible writing combined with unnecessary violence, paedophilia, torture, rape etc. Probably meant to be edgy or shocking but is just sick and adds another fault to this... Read more
Published 5 months ago by V. Mundell
Escapism at its best
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Published 6 months ago by hapax
Average, clumsy.
This story in this book is interesting enough, but I won't be reading any more of the series. The vocabulary of the book is limited (to easy words). Read more
Published 6 months ago by Jeremy Pack
This could benefit from some editing
I've decided to read this book after watching a few episodes of the TV series The Legend of the Seeker. I really didn't know what to expect when I got hold of the book. Read more
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