464 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780312890520
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Tor Books
Publication date: 15 October 1996
Description
In a world as rich an real as our own, Richard Rahl and Kahlan Amnell stand against the ancient forces which besiege the New World--forces so terrible that when they last threatened, they could only be withstood by sealing of the Old world from wh...
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
464 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780312890520
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Tor Books
Publication date: 15 October 1996
Description
In a world as rich an real as our own, Richard Rahl and Kahlan Amnell stand against the ancient forces which besiege the New World--forces so terrible that when they last threatened, they could only be withstood by sealing of the Old world from wh...
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