This Audio Cassette Book item from Bookcassette was reviewed on 25-Oct-2008.
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1) Audio Cassette Book Stone of Tears (Sword of Truth, Book 2) by Bookcassette. I read the first book of this series, "Wizard´s First Rule", years ago when I had no idea that Goodkind was planning to make it a series. That was a good book on its own.
He continues in good form with this second book in the series. Richard Cypher (excuse me, Richard RAHL - he found out that the villain of the first book was his real father) now has to learn how to master the abilities he discovered he had in "Wizard´s First Rule", and towards that end agrees (extremely reluctantly) to be taught by the Sisters of the Light. But it seems that they have their own agenda, both for Richard and the world - and another group has their own agenda for the Sisters.
Goodkind continues to entertain in grand style. This book is a well-done sequel, but it partially suffers from the so-called "sophomore jinx" - the ending of this tale contains several plot twists that can only be described as cop-outs. I won´t say any more about what they are but it´ll be obvious when you get to them.
This is still a good book, however, and I´ll keep on with the next book in the series.¤ 2) Audio Cassette Book Stone of Tears (Sword of Truth, Book 2) by Bookcassette. This series is really great! I´m on the fourth book at this point and look forward avidly to the rest.¤ 3) Audio Cassette Book Stone of Tears (Sword of Truth, Book 2) by Bookcassette. A friend loaned me this book because I loved Eragon, Elder and Brisinger. This is the worst book of the genre I have ever read in my life. I´m glad I didn´t pay money for any of this series. I don´t know what my friend was thinking! There is no comparing Paolini and Goodkind. Goodkind reeks.¤ 4) Audio Cassette Book Stone of Tears (Sword of Truth, Book 2) by Bookcassette. Very well written series. Terry Goodkind is a spellbinding writer, who keeps you wanting more. Once you pick the first novel, there´s no stopping until you reach the eleventh. I´m on the eighth book now and can´t put it down.¤ 5) Audio Cassette Book Stone of Tears (Sword of Truth, Book 2) by Bookcassette. I´ve read many a book, but none reach me like this series has. The entire Sword of Truth series, sets a pretty high standard for epic fantasy, let along a good book series. Early books had some places that were a bit clunky, (it was the authors first books if I´m not mistaken), but don´t we ALL start out something a bit green, and then hone our skills?
The more books by Goodkind you read, you clearly see the excellent progress he´s made in his craft. Goodkind does what so few fantasy authors do, that being have true heroes, heroes who use reason, heroes who do not become the enemy or become cowards and most important, heroes that stand up for what is honorable and true. And heroes that do not sacrifice their values to accomplish their goals.
You will not see nasty words, vulgarity, incest (unlike some series), porno, or any kind of depravity in the name of literature. This series touches on some violence and deals with real world issues like war and the true horrors of war. It exposes evil for what it is and it shows that mankind can rise up and be truly noble!
While I see there are a few people who want to vote poorly and post negative comments, it is your right. But when you post such acerbic comments, it is easy to see that you simply think it funny. Like anyone would take your petty comments as anything but jealousy and immaturity.
While this series has its merits, it has its problems as well. No book will have everything to speak to every person.
This series starts in easy, and right away you grasp the wonderful story telling ability of Goodkind, and as you go on, it delves deeper into the nature of man. This series explores deep human themes and exposes the fallacy of collectivism.
This book has a striking romantic aspect as well as plenty of heart wrenching twists. While I personally love the philosophy, I can see why some may not. That (IOHP), is why we have arena such as this, so that we can offer up likes and dislikes. Most who do that have offered up an HONEST review. The rest simply are offering up vitriol, because they fear this series for the good that it does and they fear it because they feel it a threat to their favorite author.
BE HONEST, give the book its due.
Support your book stores! Support the Publishing world, and for goodness sake buy a book so we can drive these whacked out "save the rain forest" freaks crazy by cutting down a few more trees!
¤ 6) Audio Cassette Book Stone of Tears (Sword of Truth, Book 2) by Bookcassette. In Wizard´s First Rule, Richard Cypher´s world was turned upside down. Once a simple woods guide, Richard was forced to become the Seeker of Truth, to save the world from the vile dominance of Darken Rahl, the most viciously savage and powerful wizard the world had ever seen. He was joined on this epic quest by his beloved Kahlan, the only survivor among the Confessors, who brought a powerful but benevolent justice to the land before Rahl´s evil scourge. Aided by Zedd, the last of the wizards who opposed Rahl, they were able to cast him into the underworld, saving the world from the living hell of life under Rahl.
But the veil to the underworld has been torn, and Rahl, from beyond the veil, begins to summon a sinister power more dreadful than any he has wielded before. Horrifying creatures escape through the torn veil, wreaking havoc on the unsuspecting world above.
If Rahl isn´t stopped, he will free the Keeper itself, an evil entity whose power is so vast and foul that once freed, it can never again be contained.
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