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Wizard's First Rule

Sword of Truth, Book 1

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Wizard's First Rule

By: Terry Goodkind
Narrated by: Sam Tsoutsouvas
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The masterpiece that started Terry Goodkind's New York Times bestselling epic Sword of Truth

In the aftermath of the brutal murder of his father, a mysterious woman, Kahlan Amnell, appears in Richard Cypher's forest sanctuary seeking help...and more. His world, his very beliefs, are shattered when ancient debts come due with thundering violence.

In a dark age it takes courage to live, and more than mere courage to challenge those who hold dominion, Richard and Kahlan must take up that challenge or become the next victims. Beyond awaits a bewitching land where even the best of their hearts could betray them. Yet, Richard fears nothing so much as what secrets his sword might reveal about his own soul. Falling in love would destroy them - for reasons Richard can't imagine and Kahlan dare not say.

In their darkest hour, hunted relentlessly, tormented by treachery and loss, Kahlan calls upon Richard to reach beyond his sword - to invoke within himself something more noble. Neither knows that the rules of battle have just changed...or that their time has run out.

Wizard's First Rule is the beginning. One book. One Rule. Witness the birth of a legend.

Epic edge: listen to more in the Sword of Truth series.©1994 by Terry Goodkind. (P)2008 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved.
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"Wonderfully creative, seamless, and stirring." ( Kirkus Review)
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I found this story to be quite easy to follow though as some have mentioned it was a little boring in places. When the narrative did become interesting the spell was often broken by the use of Americanisms which soon became an irritation. The use of 'real bad' instead of 'really bad' and 'I guess' instead of 'I suppose' to name just two. The number of times characters 'scrunched their eyes up' I lost count of.

Quite entertaining.

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This book got me hooked into the Sword of Truth series. Well worth the money.

Great Listen

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this has been the best book I have ever listened to on audible and I look forward to the rest of the series.

AMAZING BOOK, AMAZINGLY NARRATED

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I'm a huge fantasy fan and a friend recommended these books, it did not dissapiont. Loved it! great narration too.

Fantastic story and narration is excellent.

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Good story read the book what is it here again the narrator doesn’t really get the feel. And some of his voices he makes are strained and
Sound false. But I still enjoyed it nonetheless.

Good story narrator is a bit dry

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I could not put this book down. Didn't enjoy all the pain but enjoyed anyway

Addicted To This Book

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What did you like most about Wizard's First Rule?

The wizards first rule is a fantasy genre in a grand epic. thus begins Richard Cypher journey on taking on the whole world to save his love. there is magic , wizards and dragons. in a world created so thoroughly u know Mr Goodkind is a word smith. There is epic brutality. Don't any one compare it to Mr G R R M. as this was written well before, there is great fighting and massive magic.

Who was your favorite character and why?

very hard to say.

What does Sam Tsoutsouvas bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

He brings great voices which is a shame a i despair that the rest of the series is read by many different narrators. i hate this.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Bags boy no one moment comes to the forefront but there good points every where.

Any additional comments?

This is not a beautiful book but it is a amazing book. please enjoy it but do be-leave me when i say that there is rough edges make no mistake and that there is sadism and brutality. like real life.

One of the greats.

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I loved legend of the seeker and thought I would this too and it is wonderful. cannot wait to do the next one.

wonderful

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Absolutely enjoyed listening to this audio, one of my favourite authors. I loved all the sword of truth book series.

Fantastic fantasy at its best

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A bit too much cruelty and violence for me. I did persevere until the end though.

Too much cruelty

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