698 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780752806662
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Gollancz
Publication date: 15 October 1996
Description
When Richard Cypher's odyssey began nobody could have imagined where his adventure would lead. Overcoming personal tragedy and becoming the Seeker, wielder of the magical Sword of Truth, Richard defeated the megalomaniacal wizard Darken Rahl and f...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,424 reviews
Moods
dark 85%
tense 50%
emotional 40%
mysterious 35%
challenging 20%
funny 20%
lighthearted 15%
sad 15%
hopeful 10%
inspiring 10%
reflective 5%
relaxing 5%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 46% | Plot: 40% | Character: 13%Strong character development?
No: 50% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 58% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 38% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 40% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 26%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Sexual assault, Sexual violenceModerate
Death, Rape, KidnappingMinor
Incest, Death of parent, Lesbophobia
698 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780752806662
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Gollancz
Publication date: 15 October 1996
Description
When Richard Cypher's odyssey began nobody could have imagined where his adventure would lead. Overcoming personal tragedy and becoming the Seeker, wielder of the magical Sword of Truth, Richard defeated the megalomaniacal wizard Darken Rahl and f...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,424 reviews
Moods
dark 85%
tense 50%
emotional 40%
mysterious 35%
challenging 20%
funny 20%
lighthearted 15%
sad 15%
hopeful 10%
inspiring 10%
reflective 5%
relaxing 5%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 46% | Plot: 40% | Character: 13%Strong character development?
No: 50% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 58% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 38% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 40% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 26%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Sexual assault, Sexual violenceModerate
Death, Rape, KidnappingMinor
Incest, Death of parent, Lesbophobia