Terry Goodkind - Chainfire

Pros: There's still a good plot
Cons: Unfortunately, it's mired in too much philosophy

I've been reading Terry Goodkind's Sword of Truth books for a little over three years or so. I've always considered the series to be an excellent read and enjoyed the fact that the plots were very character driven. This was not a typical fantasy that ...

Pros: Pretty colors on the dust jacket
Cons: Much too long for a book that goes nowhere

Let me start by saying that I really enjoyed Terry Goodkind's first few novels - Wizard's First Rule got me hooked on the story of Richard and Kahlan, and I have doggedly read every book since then. But, the last couple, and this one in ...

Pros: Tremendous action and questions posed keep the story running faster than ever
Cons: My eyes couldn't keep up with my intent

Intro Let me start by saying in writing my reviews, I assume you have, as I have, read all the books in this series, so I refrain from replaying the series for you. After reading the first 3 books in this series, I was overwhelmed with the ...

Pros: Fast-paced story, keeps you guessing until the last few pages.
Cons: You won't be able to sleep until you finish it!

I have read the entire Sword of Truth Series. This is now book 9 in the series, which is the first book in a trilogy that will conclude the story of Richard and Kahlan. This review contains MAJOR spoilers which I will clearly mark at the end of this ...

Pros: A definite page-turner with background on Nicci's family dynamics and how it's shaped her life.
Cons: Grammar and rehashing of storyline including elements from earlier installments in this series.

This story of Kahlan's disappearance from the memories of all but Richard makes you think, "What if I were to never have been born?"
It is kind of like the Christmas movie classic, "It's a Wonderful Life" in that all the good of Richard's and Kahlan's loving partnership ceased to exist once everyone else forgot about her.
The whole series has me waiting for the paperback copy of "Phantom" (hopefully I'll get it for Christmas!) and then the next volume.
It's almost like having to say goodbye to a friend when you know they will be leaving (but not RIGHT away, you just know the day will be coming and it will be too soon no matter how far in the future it may be), this ending of the series.