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Review Summaries
"This novel is about a struggle to overcome oppression and to strive for human excellence and life. Richard, the main character, is extorted into coming to the enemy's capitol. There, an even more degraded form of communism holds sway. The inhabitants have no reason to live and many are corrupted by the system, outwardly claiming its ideals but inwardly completely twisting them. It is his captors intent to distill Richard's goodness into apathy which she believes is a way of life. Richard, Seeker of Truth, Lord of the extended D'Hara, War Wizard and mate to the Mother Confessor has a problem on his hands."
David Jace, Resident Terry Goodkind Scholar
"Kahlan is badly wounded and taken by Richard to the mountains to recover when Nikki comes to take Richard away from Kahlan to the land where the Imperial Order started, their sworn enemies. Nikki binds Kahlan to herself to force Richard to do her bidding by a spell, where Kahlan can feel what Nikki feels. Richard goes to stop Kahlan from getting hurt. Kahlan then takes up the fight against Emperor Jagang's army which is trying to take over the world and rid it of magic. Richard lives in a communist style society where freedom isn't freedom and the poor get poorer and there is no justice for anyone except those with power. Richard starts to change the lives of those around him and eventually by producing a stunning piece of art changes the opinions of those around him."
Frances Atkinson, Resident Terry Goodkind Scholar
"Richard is captured and enslaved by a former agent of the Imperial Order, and his wife Kahlan goes to war against the Order. She leaves the war to find him, he wins over his captor, and they meet up in the capital city of the Order."
Andy kippenhan, Resident Terry Goodkind Scholar
" A brilliant book about moral values where Richard has to make a choice between the life of Kahlan, his loved one, or his duty of leading his people in a time of war. "
A Johnson & D Smith, Resident Terry Goodkind Scholar
"Richard is disllusioned with ruling his vast empire and decides to abandon it and his fight against evil imperial order and take ailing Kahlan into the wilderness. Our favorite fantasy couple's happiness is short-lived when Nicci, a young woman from Richard's part and now a sorceress in league with evil emperor Jajang puts a spell upon Kahlan linking their lives together and threatening to kill Kahlan unless Richard leaves his wife and comes with her! She takes Richard deep into the territory of the imperial order seeking to bend his will toward her see the error of his ways in fighting Jajang's righteous cause! Kahlan's bitter toward losing Richard takes up the cause of the Dharan empire in the battle against the Imperial order.
What makes this novel so compelling is Goodkind's world-building skills as he takes us and Richard deep into the Imperial Order, a brutal communist-style regime where freedom and indivuality are crushed.Before We only saw the armies of the imperial order now we see the people who suffer under the tyranny.Richard becomes a symbol for the people to gain their freedom against their oppressors in creating a stature that symbolizes the nobility of the human spirit in face of tyranny. This novel also has sweeping battle scenes as Kahlan with the help of Cara rallies the outnumbered Dharan soldiers face millions of imperial order warriors. You watch as Kahlan commit shocking actions in defense of her homeland and her rage against imperial order! Kahlan is the most compelling heroine to ever grace a fantasy series and you do not want her as an enemy! One of the things I love about this series is the love affair between Richard and Kahlan. You almost can feel the heartbreak as Richard must leave his wife that he loves to save her life from Nicci's terrible spell.They are the most romantic couple in fantasy genre. Once again my faith in Goodkind hasn't fallen but soared as he takes us into Richard and Kahlan's unforgettable world of magic,romance,conflict and sorrow!
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Rodney Powell, Resident Terry Goodkind Scholar
"Kahlan and Richard are finally together, when a sister of the dark takes him away. Kahlan and Cara help the army while Richard works on a way to defeat the Imperial Order from within it."
Mimi, Resident Terry Goodkind Scholar
" Two lovers are separated and each must face and survive their present situations. The main character changes people's beliefs while rediscovering his own purpose."
Jan Skritek, Resident Terry Goodkind Scholar
"If you are a fan of Goodkind, and the Sword Of Truth. This is a wonderful addition! This survey really doesn't let me go into the right amount of detail. Quite possibly THE BEST fantasy book I've ever read " Joseph Ward, Resident Terry Goodkind Scholar
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Plot
Composition of Book Descript. of chases or violence - 27.5% planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 35% Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 25% Descript. of society, phenomena (tech), places - 12.5%
Tone of book
- sensitive (sigh....)
- suspenseful (sophisticated fear)
FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION?
- fantasy world/fantasy past
Romance
Yes
Romance plotlets:
- two lovers coping with tough mission
Political power play
Yes
Political plotlets
- preventing/managing clash/war between govts/kingdoms
Inner Struggle
Yes
Plotlet:
- search for identity/new understanding
War or Invasion
Yes
Major kinds of combat:
- sword fights
- magical battles
Is this an adult or child's book?
- Adult or Young Adult Book
Main Character
Identity:
- Male
Age:
- 20's-30's
Has magical/special powers?
Yes
Magical/mental powers of main character:
- can cast many different spells
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor
- Strong but gentle sense of humor
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
Physique
- very athletic
Main Adversary
Identity:
- Male
Has magical powers?
Yes
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in:
- a little/some
How sensitive is this character?
- mean, arrogant
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
Setting
Terrain
- Water
- Mountains
- Forests
A substantial portion of this book takes place on a non-Earth planetary body:
- humans in a primitive/fantasy society
Takes place on Earth?
Yes
Planet outside solar system?
Yes
Style
Person?
- mostly 3rd
Sex in book?
Yes
How much dialogue?
- roughly even amounts of descript and dialog
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