- Hardcover: 576 pages
- Publisher: Tor Books (15 Aug 1994)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0312857055
- ISBN-13: 978-0312857059
- Product Dimensions: 24.2 x 16.5 x 4.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (137 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 552,146 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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Richard is man with a mission: to find out who killed his father and why. Simple enough until he realizes that the murderer has world domination in mind. And when Richard stumbles upon Kahlan, the confessor who is to be the key to the Seeker's magic, things get difficult for Richard.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Slow starter - good finish,
By Jessica Simpson "Tigs" (Berks, UK) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Wizard's First Rule: Book 1: The Sword Of Truth Series (GOLLANCZ S.F.) (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.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of the best ....,
By A. Cresswell "Bubblefish777" (london, UK) - See all my reviews (VINE VOICE) (TOP 500 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)
This review is from: Wizard's First Rule: Book 1: The Sword Of Truth Series (GOLLANCZ S.F.) (Paperback)
This was possibly one of the best works of fantasy I have ever read. I rate David Gemmel, Feist and Wurts above all others but with this one book Goodkind brought himself into their fold. His book was one of the first to combine Fantasy with sex in a way not seen before. It's not sex in the traditional sense but rather ... well look there's lots of fantasy sex books and similar but this has a real twist to it and it's done in a superb way. I'd recommend this to anyone who's looking for a more adult fantasy but a fantasy none the less.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
A very enjoyable read,
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This review is from: Wizard's First Rule: Book 1: The Sword Of Truth Series (GOLLANCZ S.F.) (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.
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