Wizard's First Rule

by Terry Goodkind
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Good Books rating 3.33
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  • ID: 4618
  • Added: 2025-10-21
  • Updated: 2025-10-22
  • ISBN: 9780312857059
  • Publisher: Macmillan
  • Published: 1994-08-15
  • Formats: 1
  • Reviews: 3

In the first book of Terry Goodkind's epic Sword of Truth series, Richard Cypher, a young woods guide, and Kahlan Amnell, a mysterious and powerful Confessor, find themselves entangled in a battle against dark forces threatening their world. As they navigate treacherous landscapes and uncover hidden truths, they must confront the sinister forces of Darken Rahl, who seeks to breach the boundary between worlds and unleash unimaginable horrors. Their journey is not just about survival but also about understanding the deeper truths of power, friendship, and sacrifice. With its richly detailed world-building and complex characters, 'Wizard's First Rule' sets the stage for an unforgettable adventure that explores the boundaries of morality, freedom, and the true cost of power.

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Fantasy Faction · 2025-10-22
good 3.00

The narrative is fluid and the descriptions are well-crafted, making the action scenes engaging. The heroes are well-developed, adding depth to the story.

The reviewer appreciates the fluid narrative and good descriptions that make the action scenes engaging. They find the heroes well-developed, which adds depth to the story. However, they also note that the book has its flaws, such as some slow parts and a bit of a slow start. Overall, they give it a 3 out of 5 rating, indicating a mixed but generally positive view.

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    Narrative: Fluid enough for the story that it tells.

    Descriptions are good, and the action works well.

    Heroes: The characters are well-developed and add depth to the story.

The Reader · 2008-09-16
excellent 5.00

This book is a benchmark in the Fantasy genre, with a gripping story that hooks readers from beginning to end. The reviewer highly recommends it.

The reviewer from The Reader considers Wizard's First Rule a benchmark in the Fantasy genre. They were hooked from beginning to end, indicating a very positive experience. The reviewer highly recommends this book, suggesting it's a must-read for fantasy lovers. The enthusiasm and praise are evident, making it clear that they found the book exceptional. Overall, they give it a 5 out of 5 rating, indicating a highly positive view.

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    Wizard's First Rule is a benchmark in the Fantasy genre.

    It had me hooked from beginning to end.

    If there is one book you should read if you are a fantasy fan, this is it.

Kara Reviews · Kara Babcock · 2008-07-22
good 2.00

This book is a good read for fantasy lovers, especially those who enjoy deeper themes. It stands out with its original and interesting uses of magic and more adult character conflicts.

Kara Babcock highlights that Wizard's First Rule is a good book, particularly for those who enjoy fantasy. She appreciates the original and interesting uses of magic, as well as the more adult character conflicts. The book feels more mature compared to others in the genre, which she finds refreshing. However, she also notes that it has its flaws, such as some slow parts and a bit of a slow start. Overall, she gives it a 2 out of 5 rating, indicating a mixed but generally positive view.

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    Wizard's First Rule is a good book.

    If you like fantasy that acts as a vehicle for more profound themes, you would probably enjoy it.

    It has more original and interesting uses of magic, more interesting character conflicts and generally feels more adult.

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