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The Third Kingdom
- Richard and Kahlan, Book 2
- Narrated by: Sam Tsoutsouvas
- Series: Richard and Kahlan, Book 2, Sword of Truth, Book 13
- Length: 17 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Science Fiction & Fantasy, Fantasy
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Severed Souls
- Sword of Truth, Book 14
- Written by: Terry Goodkind
- Narrated by: Sam Tsoutsouvas
- Length: 18 hrs and 10 mins
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Enter the unique world of Terry Goodkind. A world of high adventure, brilliant storytelling, and people you will never forget. A sweeping new novel of Richard Rahl, Kahlan Amnell, and their world.
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Was alright
- By JV on 2022-03-18
Written by: Terry Goodkind
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The Omen Machine
- A Richard and Kahlan Novel
- Written by: Terry Goodkind
- Narrated by: Sam Tsoutsouvas
- Length: 15 hrs
- Unabridged
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An accident leads to the discovery of a mysterious machine that has rested hidden deep underground for countless millennia. The machine awakens to begin issuing a series of increasingly alarming, if minor, omens. The omens turn out to be astonishingly accurate, and ever more ominous. As Zedd tries to figure out how to destroy the sinister device, the machine issues a cataclysmic omen involving Richard and Kahlan, foretelling an impending event beyond anyone’s ability to stop. As catastrophe approaches, the machine then reveals that it is within its power to withdraw the omen....
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wrong place
- By Paul on 2019-01-27
Written by: Terry Goodkind
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Warheart
- Sword of Truth, Book 15
- Written by: Terry Goodkind
- Narrated by: Sam Tsoutsouvas
- Length: 15 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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Soulmates, pawns of prophecy and inheritors of an ancient conflict, Richard and Kahlan's destinies have been bound together since their first encounter in Wizard's First Rule. But now Richard lies on a funeral bier - suspended between the worlds of life and death and Kahlan faces her greatest challenge. She must fight for Richard's very existence, and Richard, trapped in the underworld, must fight to keep the world of life from ending.
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Not as bad as people make it out to be.
- By Anonymous User on 2022-05-25
Written by: Terry Goodkind
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Confessor
- Chainfire Trilogy, Part 3, Sword of Truth, Book 11
- Written by: Terry Goodkind
- Narrated by: Sam Tsoutsouvas
- Length: 23 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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Descending into darkness, about to be overwhelmed by evil, those people still free are powerless to stop the coming dawn of a savage new world, while Richard faces the guilt of knowing that he must let it happen. Alone, he must bear the weight of a sin he dare not confess to the one person he loves…and has lost. Join Richard and Kahlan in the concluding novel of one of the most remarkable and memorable journeys ever written. It started with one rule, and will end with the rule of all rules, the rule unwritten, the rule unspoken since the dawn of history.
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Amazing piece
- By Roger on 2020-02-25
Written by: Terry Goodkind
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Phantom
- Chainfire Trilogy, Part 2, Sword of Truth, Book 10
- Written by: Terry Goodkind
- Narrated by: Sam Tsoutsouvas
- Length: 22 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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On the day that she awoke remembering nothing but her name, Kahlan Amnell became the most dangerous woman alive. For everyone else, that was the day when the world began to end.
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Great overall
- By Anonymous User on 2021-11-01
Written by: Terry Goodkind
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Chainfire
- Chainfire Trilogy, Part 1, Sword of Truth, Book 9
- Written by: Terry Goodkind
- Narrated by: Jim Bond
- Length: 26 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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After being gravely injured in battle, Richard awakes to discover Kahlan missing. To his disbelief, no one remembers the woman he is frantically trying to find. Worse, no one believes that she really exists, or that he was ever married. Alone as never before, he must find the woman he loves more than life itself....if she is even still alive. If she was ever even real.
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There is a masterpiece hidden here
- By Duane Morgan on 2021-06-23
Written by: Terry Goodkind
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Severed Souls
- Sword of Truth, Book 14
- Written by: Terry Goodkind
- Narrated by: Sam Tsoutsouvas
- Length: 18 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Enter the unique world of Terry Goodkind. A world of high adventure, brilliant storytelling, and people you will never forget. A sweeping new novel of Richard Rahl, Kahlan Amnell, and their world.
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Was alright
- By JV on 2022-03-18
Written by: Terry Goodkind
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The Omen Machine
- A Richard and Kahlan Novel
- Written by: Terry Goodkind
- Narrated by: Sam Tsoutsouvas
- Length: 15 hrs
- Unabridged
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An accident leads to the discovery of a mysterious machine that has rested hidden deep underground for countless millennia. The machine awakens to begin issuing a series of increasingly alarming, if minor, omens. The omens turn out to be astonishingly accurate, and ever more ominous. As Zedd tries to figure out how to destroy the sinister device, the machine issues a cataclysmic omen involving Richard and Kahlan, foretelling an impending event beyond anyone’s ability to stop. As catastrophe approaches, the machine then reveals that it is within its power to withdraw the omen....
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wrong place
- By Paul on 2019-01-27
Written by: Terry Goodkind
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Warheart
- Sword of Truth, Book 15
- Written by: Terry Goodkind
- Narrated by: Sam Tsoutsouvas
- Length: 15 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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Soulmates, pawns of prophecy and inheritors of an ancient conflict, Richard and Kahlan's destinies have been bound together since their first encounter in Wizard's First Rule. But now Richard lies on a funeral bier - suspended between the worlds of life and death and Kahlan faces her greatest challenge. She must fight for Richard's very existence, and Richard, trapped in the underworld, must fight to keep the world of life from ending.
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Not as bad as people make it out to be.
- By Anonymous User on 2022-05-25
Written by: Terry Goodkind
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Confessor
- Chainfire Trilogy, Part 3, Sword of Truth, Book 11
- Written by: Terry Goodkind
- Narrated by: Sam Tsoutsouvas
- Length: 23 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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Descending into darkness, about to be overwhelmed by evil, those people still free are powerless to stop the coming dawn of a savage new world, while Richard faces the guilt of knowing that he must let it happen. Alone, he must bear the weight of a sin he dare not confess to the one person he loves…and has lost. Join Richard and Kahlan in the concluding novel of one of the most remarkable and memorable journeys ever written. It started with one rule, and will end with the rule of all rules, the rule unwritten, the rule unspoken since the dawn of history.
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Amazing piece
- By Roger on 2020-02-25
Written by: Terry Goodkind
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Phantom
- Chainfire Trilogy, Part 2, Sword of Truth, Book 10
- Written by: Terry Goodkind
- Narrated by: Sam Tsoutsouvas
- Length: 22 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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On the day that she awoke remembering nothing but her name, Kahlan Amnell became the most dangerous woman alive. For everyone else, that was the day when the world began to end.
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Great overall
- By Anonymous User on 2021-11-01
Written by: Terry Goodkind
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Chainfire
- Chainfire Trilogy, Part 1, Sword of Truth, Book 9
- Written by: Terry Goodkind
- Narrated by: Jim Bond
- Length: 26 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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After being gravely injured in battle, Richard awakes to discover Kahlan missing. To his disbelief, no one remembers the woman he is frantically trying to find. Worse, no one believes that she really exists, or that he was ever married. Alone as never before, he must find the woman he loves more than life itself....if she is even still alive. If she was ever even real.
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There is a masterpiece hidden here
- By Duane Morgan on 2021-06-23
Written by: Terry Goodkind
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Naked Empire
- Sword of Truth, Book 8
- Written by: Terry Goodkind
- Narrated by: Jim Bond
- Length: 22 hrs and 30 mins
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"'You knew they were there, didn't you?' Kahlan asked in a hushed tone as she leaned closer. Against the darkening sky, she could just make out the shapes of three black-tipped races taking to wing, beginning their nightly hunt. That was why he'd stopped. That was what he'd been watching as the rest of them waited in uneasy silence."
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great!! A-1
- By Anonymous User on 2021-08-05
Written by: Terry Goodkind
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The Pillars of Creation
- Sword of Truth, Book 7
- Written by: Terry Goodkind
- Narrated by: Jim Bond
- Length: 22 hrs and 19 mins
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Tormented her entire life by inhuman voices, Jennsen seeks to end her intolerable agony. She at last discovers a way to silence the voices. For everyone else, the torment is about to begin. Richard Rahl and his wife, Kahlan, have been reunited after their long separation, but with winter descending and the paralyzing dread of an army of annihilation occupying their homeland, they must venture deep into a strange and desolate land.
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The absolute worst in the series!!
- By Patches on 2018-01-27
Written by: Terry Goodkind
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Death's Mistress
- The Nicci Chronicles, Book 1
- Written by: Terry Goodkind
- Narrated by: Christina Traister
- Length: 19 hrs and 14 mins
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Onetime lieutenant of the evil Emperor Jagang, known as "Death's Mistress" and the "Slave Queen", the deadly Nicci captured Richard Rahl in order to convince him that the Imperial Order stood for the greater good. But it was Richard who converted Nicci instead, and for years thereafter she served Richard and Kahlan as one of their closest friends - and one of their most lethal defenders. Now, with the reign of Richard and Kahlan finally stabilized, Nicci has set out on her own for new adventures. Her first job being to keep the unworldly prophet Nathan out of trouble...
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Very badly read
- By Anonymous User on 2017-12-19
Written by: Terry Goodkind
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Faith of the Fallen
- Sword of Truth, Book 6
- Written by: Terry Goodkind
- Narrated by: John Kenneth
- Length: 30 hrs
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A Sister of the Dark captures Richard and takes him deep into the Old World, to the very heart of the Order, while his beloved Kahlan remains behind. Free because of Richard's sacrifice for her, but unwilling to abandon the cause of the Midlands, Kahlan violates not only prophecy but her last pledge to Richard and raises an army against the advancing horde of the Imperial Order.
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Another great entry
- By Richard on 2022-08-12
Written by: Terry Goodkind
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The First Confessor
- The Legend of Magda Searus
- Written by: Terry Goodkind
- Narrated by: Christina Traister
- Length: 18 hrs and 45 mins
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Married to the powerful leader of her people, safe among those gifted with great ability, Magda Searus is protected from a distant world descending into war. But when her husband, a man who loved life and loved her, unexpectedly commits suicide, she suddenly finds herself alone. Because she is ungifted herself, without her husband she no longer has standing among her people, and she finds herself isolated in a society that seems to be crumbling around her.
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Entertaining
- By Candace on 2022-06-11
Written by: Terry Goodkind
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Siege of Stone
- The Nicci Chronicles, Book 3
- Written by: Terry Goodkind
- Narrated by: Christina Traister
- Length: 20 hrs and 14 mins
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The Sorceress Nicci, the Wizard Nathan Rahl, and the young swordsman Bannon remain in the legendary city of Ildakar after a great internal revolt has freed the slaves and brought down the powerful wizards council. But as he fled the city, capricious Wizard Commander Maxim dissolved the petrification spell that had turned to stone the invading army of General Utros fifteen centuries earlier. Now, hundreds of thousands of half-stone soldiers from the ancient past have awakened, led by one of the greatest enemy commanders in history.
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pretty neat book.
- By Anonymous User on 2022-07-26
Written by: Terry Goodkind
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Shroud of Eternity: Sister of Darkness
- The Nicci Chronicles, Book 2
- Written by: Terry Goodkind
- Narrated by: Christina Traister
- Length: 19 hrs and 22 mins
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Shroud of Eternity picks up where Terry Goodkind's New York Times bestseller Death's Mistress left off, promising a thrilling brew of bloodshed, sex, deception, and sorcery. The formidable sorceress Nicci and her companions - the newly powerless Nathan and the youthful Bannon - set out on another quest after driving ruthless Norukai slavers out of Renda Bay. Their mission: restore Nathan's magic and, for Nicci, save the world.
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Hard to finish
- By Torreaper on 2019-03-01
Written by: Terry Goodkind
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Soul of the Fire
- Sword of Truth, Book 5
- Written by: Terry Goodkind
- Narrated by: Buck Schirner
- Length: 24 hrs and 16 mins
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Now it has become terrifyingly clear that the Chimes have the potential to bring down all that Richard and Kahlan have worked to protect, and even the power of the Sword of Truth may not be enough to stem the tide of their unleashed magical force. But if the Chimes cannot be stopped, first they will ravage Richard and Kahlan, then all of D'Hara, and then the entire world.
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Well Done
- By Daniel on 2018-11-26
Written by: Terry Goodkind
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The Scribbly Man
- Children of D’Hara, Book 1
- Written by: Terry Goodkind
- Narrated by: John Skelley
- Length: 3 hrs and 50 mins
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From the internationally best-selling author of the Sword of Truth series comes a new Richard and Kahlan novella. "They are the monsters under the bed when you are little, the shape just caught out of the corner of your eye when you thought you were alone, the shadow of something in a dark corner that surprises you and then isn't there. They stop you dead with a knot of unexpected terror in the pit of your stomach. I think that the star shift has brought us closer to their realm so that they now have the power to step into our world and hurt us."
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A new Richard Kahlan Story!
- By Harm Sluiman on 2019-04-30
Written by: Terry Goodkind
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Heart of Black Ice
- Sister of Darkness: The Nicci Chronicles, Book 4
- Written by: Terry Goodkind
- Narrated by: Christina Traister
- Length: 19 hrs and 54 mins
- Unabridged
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In the wake of the brutal war that swept the Old World in Siege of Stone, a new danger is forming along the coast. Taken captive by their enemies, King Grieve, along with Lila and Bannon are about to discover the terrifying force that threatens to bring destruction to the Old World. The Norukai, barbarian raiders and slavers, have been gathering an immense fleet among the inhospitably rocky islands that make up their home. With numbers greater than anyone could have imagined, the Norukai are poised to launch their final and most deadly war.
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Masterpiece!
- By Lauren Mitten on 2020-07-08
Written by: Terry Goodkind
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Wasteland
- A Children of D'Hara Novella, Book 3
- Written by: Terry Goodkind
- Narrated by: John Skelley
- Length: 4 hrs and 27 mins
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Richard Rahl and Kahlan Amnell are fighting on all fronts. The Golden Goddess, Collector of Worlds, has infiltrated the People's Palace, able to insinuate herself into the minds of those without the gift of magic. The Children of D'Hara picks up immediately after the conclusion of the Sword of Truth series. Wasteland is the third novella.
Written by: Terry Goodkind
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Temple of the Winds
- Sword of Truth, Book 4
- Written by: Terry Goodkind
- Narrated by: Dick Hill
- Length: 28 hrs and 52 mins
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The dangerous, fanatical Imperial Order, under the leadership of the power-mad Emperor Jagang and his multitude of demonic underlings, unleashes a deadly plague. To find a cure, Richard Cypher and his beloved Kahlan Amnell must seek out the legendary Temple of the Winds, a fortress of evil sealed away for three thousand years. But the path of the Seeker of Truth is never an easy one - even if he can reach the Temple at all, there is no guarantee he'll ever return.
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Reading?
- By Daniel on 2018-06-11
Written by: Terry Goodkind
Publisher's Summary
"Richard saw the point of a sword blade sticking out from between the man's shoulder blades. He spun back toward Richard after throwing the woman out of the opening, ready to attack. It seemed impossible, but the man looked unaffected by the blade that had impaled him through the chest.
"It was then, in the weak light from the fire pit off to the side, that Richard got his first good look at the killer.
"Three knives were buried up to their brass cross guards in the man's chest. Only the handles were showing. Richard saw, too, the broken end of a sword blade jutting out from the center of the man's chest. The point of that same blade stuck out from the man’s back.
"Richard recognized the knife handles. All three were the style carried by the men of the First File.
"He looked from those blades that should have killed the big man, up to his face. That was when he realized the true horror of the situation, and the reason for the unbearable stench of death."
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- JD
- 2018-10-26
what used to be 1 book is now many
I enjoyed the first part of this series but they have been getting worse and worse. I bought this book hoping that it would be better but I feel like what should have been 1 book is being spread over many because there is no end to the plots or subplots. feels like a money grab.
no more character development, no story to speak of, I am rather underwhelmed by what this series has become.
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- Patches
- 2018-09-19
It's okay
Maybe I am burnt out on Terry Goodkind's books. I found this book to go on and on and on about same concepts and ideas throughout the book (and series). I found I couldn't listen to the same drivel and would have to switch books and listen to something a lot more interesting. #Audible1
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- JV
- 2022-03-10
Meh. It's fine
It's fine. You kind of feel like you don't know where terry is taking us. Nor do we like where he's probably taking us. Oh well
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- Amy Gagnon
- 2021-07-12
very redundant
he recaps the book itself every chapter or two. it gets annoying very quick. he does this in other books, bit it seems like he is doing it more frequently just to increase word count
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- Anonymous User
- 2020-06-19
WORTH READING IF YOU LIKED HIS OLDER BOOKS
I have to admit I was skeptical starting this book not being terribly impressed with the Omen Machine. However, once I got into the story it really felt like a worthy addition to the series and was just as moving as when I read some of earlier books for the first time that I loved like Temple of the Winds, Chainfire, etc.
Yes Goodkind can be repetitive, cheesy and predictable at times but it's hard to completely forgive these points when other aspects of the story are so mezmerizingly beautiful and profound. The sense of character development, redemption, and the nature of magic will draw you in wholly just like his previous books. What Goodkind does well, he does extremely well and this book is another testament to that fact.
The subplots surrounding the personal stories of Sam(antha) and Cara here are somehow so profoundly moving that several times I had to stop reading because to my surprise I wasn't just teary but balling my eyes out all of a sudden which is something I hadn't done in many years.
There's just something that's hard to define that caused me to be completely pulled in to the story and concerned about the characters like they were my real life friends.
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- mike
- 2020-02-12
A good new spin
what a great new spin on things. As usual Terry Goodkind hits the spot, keeping you wanting more. I love this narrator but I listen to my audio on 1.45 so I can see his voice making people sleep. He has a vary relaxing voice. All in all great book on all accounts.
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- Ryan Scoville
- 2018-10-01
Some of the same but with a twist.
If you are a fan of this series you won’t be disappointed with this title. While yes it seems that again there is a dark force come to fight against Richard and Khalan this one is darker yet. This book is definitely one of the more graphic books in the entire series but it serves the story well being that way.
Overall an enjoyable read or listen.
Having Sam Tsoutsouvas as narrator again also helps to build on the detail that Goodkind wrote.
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- Dean
- 2017-12-16
1 voice was very wrong
my one complaint about the performance is that the voice of one of the most menacing characters sounded like he was just a very old person
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- KC
- 2015-02-18
What Happened to Goodkind?
Sword of truth was one of my favorite fantasy series's. And Richard is probably my favorite fantasy character. But these last few books seem to be written by a different person. He is so wordy and repetitive that it is annoying. I agree with the other reviewers, it seems like he has very short story content and is simply trying to fill space and stretch the series out.
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- Jennifer
- 2013-08-26
Good story, too much rambling
Terry Goodkind is very good with his story line, he just tends to ramble so much it gets boring. It is like he has an idea, then because he doesn't really know what he wants to say, he just keeps repeating what he said in different ways until it feels like he is treating the reader as if they are incapable of understanding what he is saying. (I actually start to feel insulted at times.)
An example is the section about the soulless and half-souled people. I think he could have written the section with Samantha in at least half as much space and not bothered to repeat everything again to Ester. It wasn't that difficult to figure out what was going on.
I like the story and I like Sam Tsoutsouvas's narration; however, I would recommend reading this book rather than listening because at least then you can quick read the rambling sections.
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- JReed
- 2015-09-02
It's past time to let them go.
They earned their happy ending. These books just can't recapture the magic. I think we need to let them go.
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- Michelle
- 2013-09-02
The Saga is Back!
What did you love best about The Third Kingdom?
The Third Kingdom brings back the saga we love, with our beloved characters that we never want to say bye to. I love how it expands on some of the things we learned in The First Confessor, further entwining history in the current story. I can hardly wait for Book 3 to tie it all together with one of Terry's always satisfying climaxes!
Who was your favorite character and why?
Samantha, because she really rose to the occasion! (Aside from our normal favorite characters.)
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
I wanted to drag this one out a bit, because I hate that the story of Richard and Kahlan is going to come to an end again. I wanted to spend as much time in their world as I possibly could.
Any additional comments?
Read the book! Post a review! Tell your friends about it! Help keep our favorite author writing!
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- James
- 2013-09-27
Couldn't Wait for it to Finish
If I were not already about 15 books deep into this series, I never would have finished this novel. In fact, I never would have read a third of it. Goodkind either thinks his readers are stupid, or he knows he doesn't have enough of a story to fill all the pages he is contractually obligated to write. Why else would he feel the need to repeat and over explain so much of the story. I eventually listened at double speed. The novel wasn't any better at that speed, but at least the pain was over sooner.
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- jonathan
- 2013-08-22
terry goodkind at his best
What made the experience of listening to The Third Kingdom the most enjoyable?
once again his stories are so full and captivating . this takes on another level compared to the others he has done
What did you like best about this story?
getting more history and some of the back stories of Richards world
Have you listened to any of Sam Tsoutsouvas’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
hes fantastic....on the level of roy dotrice
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
when sami and Richard looked like the halfmen were going to get them and she made the trees blow up. I yelled out loud and scare some of my cowworkers
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- DDTAN
- 2013-08-24
Terry Goodkind Returns With Vengeance
What did you love best about The Third Kingdom?
What can I say, this is Terry Goodkind at his best. "The Third Kingdom" is finally the return of the Goodkind we've all been waiting for: character driven, compelling, action pack, emotional-joy-ride, suspense, all these factors will keep you reading/listening far into the late hours of the night.
What was one of the most memorable moments of The Third Kingdom?
The battle with the halfmen in The Third Kingdom during the escape. All I can say is "WOW!" Joyful, tear jerking, anger, despair, hope, hate, sadness, relief...'nuf said.
What about Sam Tsoutsouvas’s performance did you like?
Sam Tsoutsouvas does what he does best, he brings intensity and authority to voice of Richard Rahl. His narration, especially the battle scenes, had me on the edge of my seat as the intensity of them sent chills up my spine; I could feel the hot anger from the Sword of Truth, as though I was holding it, as Richard cut and cut and cut the enemies to pieces. lol.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Yes. And there are so many questions left unanswered. I can't wait for the next book.
Any additional comments?
I got a little worried there towards the middle part of the book, it felt a little dragged out with the dialog between Richard and Sammy, but after that, wow, all hell broke loose. The intensity, which I didn't think was possible but Mr. Goodkind somehow did it, it reached another level.
If this was any other book from a different author, I would have given the story five stars, but because Terry Goodkind has spoiled me with such books as Wizard's First Rule, Stone of Tears, and Faith of the Fallen, I hold Terry Goodkind to a higher standard, so I only gave this book four stars because, although it is very good, it's still not as good as his earlier books and pales in comparison to "Faith of the Fallen" which I consider is a masterpiece.
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- Andreas
- 2015-07-05
A bit repetive but exciting
The performance with tonation and different techniques makes it tolerable to listen to, even though the story is a bit thin and drawn out.
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- deb
- 2014-08-18
Goodkind losing it
This book wasn’t for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?
whereas Goodkind has drug out these stories with rambling about things like ten pages on how a mirror image works in previous books, at least he maintained continuity between one book to another. this one he lost it. For instance, suddenly all the gifted people lose their magic when he loses his. That has never been the case before. When he lost his gift before, mord sith agiles lost power and the bond was lost that projected against the Dreamwalker but that didn't mean all his gifted people no longer could use their gift. PLUS, in the previous book when Richard lost his gift, everyone swore allegiance to Nathan so they are protected. What happened to that bond? It was never rescinded. although these books tend to be rambling and sometimes good kinds hatred for women is disturbing, at least there was a continuity that brought me back to the series rather than start a new one. Completely changing the facts of the very building blocks is akin to starting a new series so if the only reason you stick with these increasingly rambling stories is the continuity, pass on this new set as continuity no longer exists
What do you think your next listen will be?
different series by a different author
What does Sam Tsoutsouvas bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
i wouldn't be able to listen while walking or biking
You didn’t love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?
it is still a good genre, and it does kill time
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- Jade
- 2013-09-11
Terry Goodkind does it again!
I am always a fan of Terry Goodkind; this book is no exception. I am ecstatic to again be on a journey with Kahlan and Richard. True to form, the storyline is fantastic and full of stimulating philosophical undertones. The character development is superb. A definite must read! I couldn't put it down and can't wait for the next in the series.
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