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Submitted by Ben 
(Mar 15, 2005)

Terry Goodkind has sold out, this is half the book it is meant to be, the other half will no doubt be published in two years time. This is a good story that has been destroyed by the wish to make money, if he just stuck with his original story and continued along that path it would not feel as disjointed and out of place the previous book to this one is a great example of filling pages with nothing, however he has come back on track with this one for about 100 pages of the book at least.

I thought that the story was great! Even though Richard has to rescue Kahlan again I think this one is more epic. Terry Goodkind has done a wonderful job showing the emotions of the characters as if they were real people! Terry my hat is off to you and keep up the good work! But in truth this is a good book for the average person. If you read non-fiction or someting else you are missing out on Terry Goodkind's brillance. So wether you are a fantasy reader or not you should consider reading this series!

Nice book. Fun to read, a little long in the middle... but its magic non the less. Love those characters, the adventure, the power of the storyline! He must truly have the Gift!

Like all other books in Mr. Goodkind's resume! Great Work! Read IT!

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From Naked Empire and Pillars, I honestly was half afraid to read this one. I mean, I loved Naked Empire and Pillars of Creation. But since I am charged with being honest, they weren't my favorites. In fact, Naked Empire is my least favorite...or it at least ties with Blood of the Fold.
Anyways, so I was half afraid to read this one. When I finished it I was so mad. Not because the book was horrible, but because of all the crap Richard is put through. It's like the first four all over again. It's centered around Richard, which is great, and introducing a problem I never saw coming. If you read the small intro at the end of the paperback version of Naked Empire, you read Kahlan is missing. Never would I have dreamed what actually happened to her, nor would I have been able to predict how Richard and the others would react. I don't know how many times I almost screamed in frustration at the characters Richard spoke to about her. In all honesty, I can't see how the next two books will play out.

I loved this book almost as much as I loved Temple of the Winds (which was my favorite). I gave it a 5 out of 5 not only because it kept me thinking, but it grabbed ahold of my mind and wouldn't let go.

I'd give this a four and a half if I could. You'll read a lot of reviews complaining about the philosophy, but while this book has some element of the last three in it in that regard...it is a phenomenal start to an ending we've all been waiting for. Unlike "Pillars" or "Naked Empire", (which I liked, if for nothing else for the brilliant story telling ability of Goodkind), "Chainfire" is fast paced, page turning action, full of twists, turns, surprises, and emotion. There is a major event at least every 50 pages or so, and the re-hashing of information is actually kept to a manageable minimum towards the beginning of the book. This trilogy is starting off right...and looks to be the kind of ending this story deserves. I'm taken back to the feeling of anticipation I had much earlier in the series, like everything is new again, but this time, I know the characters so much better that it means more to me. The "Sword of Truth" series is now back near the top of my list. Read the entire book....you'll thank yourself. We're ready for the next one, Terry.