#Terry goodkind sword of truth audiobooks series#
I've read the entire series, and I used to be a huge fan of the series, but I am going to say that the series is not exactly as bad as you've painted it.įirst of all, it needs to be noted that Goodkind wrote the series as following from his personal philosophies (which are a somewhat garbled version of what Ayn Rand tries to preach), and he wrote the series not with fantasy in mind, but with the philosophies. I went online to read his comments/interviews. So I did something a Harry Potter reader should have learned not to do. I didn't understand how anyone could like this series enough to rec it to me. Of course, this is but one dimension of the retardation that Goodkind has in his novels. His characters contradict themselves constantly. The rest of his novels reek of radical left and right wing ideas - apparently his characters can't decide whether or not they prefer communism or fascism (edit: it leans towards fascism in the late books). The worst part is that Goodkind appears to fully believe that Richard is doing the right thing. Yet, he is never portrayed as anything other than right. He also kills peaceful protesters because. There is also a scene in the books where Richard pretty much justifies gang-rape because it is part a culture's customs, and therefore must be protected. Because this is the only moral thing to do. Richard's latest battle tactics are simple - his army of D'Harans is too small to take on the huge enemy force, so instead he orders them to go to the enemy homeland and slaughter all the civilians, removing the ears of anyone who preaches the enemy faith. However, anyone with half a brain notices that Richard's actions are immoral at best. Furthermore, he writes in such a way as to make his protagonist (Richard) to always be right.
#Terry goodkind sword of truth audiobooks full#
I found it be a terrible fantasy series, full of cliches and unlikable, stereotypical characters. Your passion is my passion, and I thank you.A friend recommended this series to me, so I read it. I am grateful to all of my readers for the critical role they play in making these books possible. "My privilege in life is the joy of writing books and telling stories about people who fascinate me, the good and the bad. The bond built between the reader and one of the world’s great authors, rises above worlds and settings, mere backdrops for Goodkind’s uniquely intricate stories of life, love, challenge, and triumph.
His post-‘Sword of Truth’ books are a thrilling, dizzying, mix of modern narrative, with every bit of Goodkind’s masterful voice intact. While ‘The Sword of Truth’ series is confirmation enough of Goodkind’s incredible storytelling abilities, his broad talents are also clearly evident in his contemporary novels, set within our own world. For that reason, Goodkind’s characters speak to the best and worst in all of us.
With masterful storytelling, Goodkind brings us into the lives of his characters characters that must rise to face not only challenges, but their deepest fears. Goodkind has an uncanny grasp for crafting compelling stories about people like you and me, trapped in terrifying situations. Terry Goodkind's brilliant books are character-driven stories, with a focus on the complexity of the human psyche. ‘The Sword of Truth’ is a revered literary tour de force, comprised of 17 volumes, borne from over 25 years of dedicated writing. He has written 30+ major, bestselling novels, has been published in more than 20 languages world-wide, and has sold more than 26 Million books. Terry Goodkind is a #1 New York Times Bestselling Author and creator of the critically acclaimed masterwork, ‘The Sword of Truth’.