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lyricsninja's review against another edition
3.0
i finished this one off and i was left feeling like it was kind of a cop-out. was this a contract obligation? perhaps the date that it had to be out was moved up? whatever the case, it felt so beyond rushed in the last 75 pages. hell, i would go as far as to say it was nearly completely anticlimactic. i get it, the lead character of Richard was meant to figure things out, but the answer was so beyond stupid and obvious that i really cant support this novel at all. i feel like the first 450 pages set things up well, but the rest just... well... it felt like terry was attempting to mush 300 pages worth of story into 75 pages, so he removed a bulk of things. dont get me wrong, his writing is still solid and the characters followed their character traits... it just didnt do it for me fully.
terry goodkind has always impressed me with each book of the sword of truth series until this one. i sincerely hope this isnt an indication of how the rest of the series will be written. if it is, it will be a damn shame to end a legacy on something like this.
terry goodkind has always impressed me with each book of the sword of truth series until this one. i sincerely hope this isnt an indication of how the rest of the series will be written. if it is, it will be a damn shame to end a legacy on something like this.
coutures1513's review against another edition
2.0
Je ne vais pas mentir, ce tome est meilleur simplement pcq aucune femme ne se fait agresser MAIS il y a encore énormément de répétitions et c’est la même histoire qui est remachée; il arrive quelque chose à Kahlan & Richard sauve tout le monde quand il réalise seul LA solution.
jbaby's review
2.0
I have devoured this series and I really it. However, this last book is utter crap. I'm giving two stars because I think the narration is what truly saves this book. Only one day has passed and everyone has lost their damn minds? I can understand people wanting to do their own thing after time has gone by. However, it's only been one day!!! You're really going to turn on the man who saved you just one day earlier? I have other issues with this book that aren't worth writing, so I'll just leave you with the above.
caeralee's review against another edition
4.0
Not as good as the last book but still a GREAT start to life after the wars!! Cant wait for the next book!
rndmltrs's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
trangmar's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
kylieelyse's review against another edition
3.0
Sigh.
I loved Terry Goodkind's SOT series (With the exception of Pillars of Creation).
I also loved First Confessor.
I was excited when I found out that Terry Goodkind was going to continue on with Richard and Kahlan's story but Omen Machine just did not do it for me.
Im not for a second going to act like I didnt fly through this book and completely devour it.
It had been around 8 months since I had last read anything from him and I was craving it.
However, I found this story to be completely pointless to Richard and Kahlan's story as a whole.
I felt that none of it was relevant to anything and was just an excuse to write another book.
I however am extremely excited for the second book The Third Kingdom to come out (just a couple more days!) because it has fantastic ratings.
I am not even going to rate this book badly because im hoping that the content will some how be pertinent after I read the next one.
I would still recommend Terry Goodkind to anyone and everyone. He is a fantastic author.
I loved Terry Goodkind's SOT series (With the exception of Pillars of Creation).
I also loved First Confessor.
I was excited when I found out that Terry Goodkind was going to continue on with Richard and Kahlan's story but Omen Machine just did not do it for me.
Im not for a second going to act like I didnt fly through this book and completely devour it.
It had been around 8 months since I had last read anything from him and I was craving it.
However, I found this story to be completely pointless to Richard and Kahlan's story as a whole.
I felt that none of it was relevant to anything and was just an excuse to write another book.
I however am extremely excited for the second book The Third Kingdom to come out (just a couple more days!) because it has fantastic ratings.
I am not even going to rate this book badly because im hoping that the content will some how be pertinent after I read the next one.
I would still recommend Terry Goodkind to anyone and everyone. He is a fantastic author.
capincus's review against another edition
2.0
The plot was decent but it seems like Goodkind forgot how to write sometime between Chainfire and The Omen Machine. There was about 150-200 pages of story in the book and another 300 pages of repetition. He repeated sentences, words, concepts. There was one point where he described a wall made out of vines and thorns in a paragraph for three pages worth of paragraphs. Unfortunately, it looks like you have to read this to continue on with the series, but maybe this is the time to give up on Goodkind.
hayamaakito's review against another edition
4.0
I would actually give this book a 4.5. It seems to escape the preaching that many of Goodkind's later books are rightfully accused of, while at the same time maintaining the integrity of the characters' beliefs and core values. I would definitely recommend this book to any fans of the Sword of Truth series, though it's hard to speak to new readers as I am a longtime fan of the original books. It does begin a brand new arc, however, and I do not believe too much would be lost in translation.
The book picks up immediately after the events of Confessor, which is something I hadn't expected when I first heard about this new series. This is probably my biggest beef with this book. My personal feelings about the main characters, Richard and Kahlan, never being allowed even a day of happiness can be put aside, since I realize this is realistic and the lack of threat and tension would make for a boring story. However, I feel that the introduction of a new threat immediately after the occurrences of Confessor, without getting into spoiler territory, is a plot hole that is not resolved or even addressed in this book.
Those issues aside, I feel that the pacing of the story is in keeping with some of the better books of the Sword of Truth series. The book is full of action and excitement, with even many of the long conversations balanced between prose, mystery, and revelation enough to keep any reader rapt. The character development, at least that of the main character, is probably the best in all of the books so far, finally confronting Richard with events that truly shake his convictions. Those who felt that Richard was far too infallible in the original series will certainly enjoy this aspect.
In summary, this book is worthy as a successor to the Sword of Truth series, and fans of which will enjoy it. For new readers, I would still recommend it since it is a new story arc and it's not really necessary to know the previous material. I am hoping that the further books address the only real issue I have with this book, but even if not, it is worth reading for any fan of epic fantasy.
The book picks up immediately after the events of Confessor, which is something I hadn't expected when I first heard about this new series. This is probably my biggest beef with this book. My personal feelings about the main characters, Richard and Kahlan, never being allowed even a day of happiness can be put aside, since I realize this is realistic and the lack of threat and tension would make for a boring story. However, I feel that the introduction of a new threat immediately after the occurrences of Confessor, without getting into spoiler territory, is a plot hole that is not resolved or even addressed in this book.
Those issues aside, I feel that the pacing of the story is in keeping with some of the better books of the Sword of Truth series. The book is full of action and excitement, with even many of the long conversations balanced between prose, mystery, and revelation enough to keep any reader rapt. The character development, at least that of the main character, is probably the best in all of the books so far, finally confronting Richard with events that truly shake his convictions. Those who felt that Richard was far too infallible in the original series will certainly enjoy this aspect.
In summary, this book is worthy as a successor to the Sword of Truth series, and fans of which will enjoy it. For new readers, I would still recommend it since it is a new story arc and it's not really necessary to know the previous material. I am hoping that the further books address the only real issue I have with this book, but even if not, it is worth reading for any fan of epic fantasy.