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ashybear02's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual violence, Violence, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Death
sashagalkina's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Violence, and Murder
tired_ghost's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
What I really liked about this installment of the Sword of Truth series is the added perspectives of the other characters, aside from Richard, Kahlan and Zedd. To be honest, sometimes I was more eager to read about their shenanigans, than about the main trio, I really liked the dynamics between these additional characters and their stories were fascinating. There were a lot of funny and sweet moments, sprinkled throughout the story, which was dark in its core. What I didn't like is how Richard successfully uses his power to "save the day", not even knowing what or how is he doing it, and it is simply explained as "he can do it, because he has an instinct". Which, personally, wasn't satisfying to me. (The same problem I had with the ending of the previous book). And another thing that irkes me about every book of the series I read so far is constant sexual violence against woman, as a woman myself it is hard to read sometimes.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape, Violence, and Kidnapping