Wizards First Rule

Archon Devangilous · 10-16-2001, 10:08 PM

has anyone read the book its written by Terry Goodkind and in my opinion one of the best fantasy novels ever. I have the fifth book of the series it was given as a present but havent read it yet because im waiting to read the others.

Has anyone read the series and is it worth to buy the whole series??

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Nor shadow or myst
the jester is a myth
he is absolute
beware the jester

slackerboy · 10-17-2001, 12:31 AM

I'm reading fait of the fallen right now. they are pretty good books

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DragonMage · 10-17-2001, 08:32 AM

I have read the entire series. Definitely start at the beginning. It will not make as much sense if you don't. The fourth book gets a bit slow, but is still well worth the read. Goodkind weaves a wonderful web of fantasy!

Also - have you yet read Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time Series or David Eddings' books? If not, read Goodkind and then go for these series! They are GREAT!

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Alureth...Dragon friend of Breanna, Mage and Advisor in the Court of Lady Lioness

Co-Owner/Operator of the Evil Petting Zoo and devout member of the HADB clan.
Commander of the Dragon Fleet, IW Peacekeeping Force
Sublime Sister of the Illuminati - may the Light shine forever!
Second Historian and Scribe of IW. Mother Hen of IW.
Mage extraordinair, Pin-Up Girl for the OLD-COOTS
Magey-Wagey: performer in the Nekked Dancing Trio of the ORT.

Hopeless Romantic *sigh*

10-17-2001, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Archon Devangilous:
has anyone read the book its written by Terry Goodkind and in my opinion one of the best fantasy novels ever. I have the fifth book of the series it was given as a present but havent read it yet because im waiting to read the others.

Has anyone read the series and is it worth to buy the whole series??

Once I've finished Pratchett's Thief of Time, that's the book I'll read first. The people that I know have read it completely share your opinion. According to them, the entire series is worth buying

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The last arrow of Legolas kindled in the air as it flew,
and plunged burning into the heart of a great wolf-chieftain.
All the others fled. -J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings

Hiram Sedai · 10-17-2001, 10:30 AM

Once again, I will echo what Dragonmage said. The first Terry Goodkind book was the best IMHO. Without it, the others make very little sense. It helps to expunge the ideas you had from the Wheel of Time books before reading it though. There is no Rand in there.

David Eddings did an excellent job too with creating memorable characters. Sparhawk was my favorite.

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"I know that you believe you understand what you think I said, but I'm not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant."
-Robert McCloskey

<UL TYPE=SQUARE>
<LI>Token lackwit of HADB
<LI>Sycophant to the Wolf of Azure Hue
<LI>Long lost brother of DragonMage
<LI>Bearer of a work of art created by Sazerac
<LI>Jeg burde blive gennembanket for min flatulens.[/list]

DragonMage · 10-17-2001, 10:41 AM

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Originally posted by Hiram Sedai:
David Eddings did an excellent job too with creating memorable characters. Sparhawk was my favorite.

OH! Sparhawk! I just fell in LOVE with him!

I had never heard of Eddings until my father brought home for me The Sapphire Rose. I had to save all my allowance for months to buy all the other books. I went ahead and read all of that series (the Elenium), then went out and started at the beginning with the Belgariad and Mallorean, then waited anxiously as the Tamuli presented itself! (Can you tell I get excited about these books???)

But, I digress...back to Wizard's First Rule, et al.

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Alureth...Dragon friend of Breanna, Mage and Advisor in the Court of Lady Lioness

Co-Owner/Operator of the Evil Petting Zoo and devout member of the HADB clan.
Commander of the Dragon Fleet, IW Peacekeeping Force
Sublime Sister of the Illuminati - may the Light shine forever!
Second Historian and Scribe of IW. Mother Hen of IW.
Mage extraordinair, Pin-Up Girl for the OLD-COOTS
Magey-Wagey: performer in the Nekked Dancing Trio of the ORT.

Hopeless Romantic *sigh*

[This message has been edited by DragonMage (edited 10-17-2001).]

Archon Devangilous · 10-17-2001, 07:34 PM

ive read some of the David Eddings he is an excellent writer.
If anyone is interested in a good one off book
David Gemmells Morningstar is another good read

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Nor shadow or myst
the jester is a myth
he is absolute
beware the jester

[This message has been edited by Archon Devangilous (edited 10-18-2001).]

DragonMage · 10-18-2001, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Archon Devangilous:
ive read some of the David Eddings he is an excellent writer.
If anyone is interested in a good one off book
David Gemmells Morningstar is another good read

I haven't read this one, but I will. Didn't he write 'Legends' as well?

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Alureth...Dragon friend of Breanna, Mage and Advisor in the Court of Lady Lioness

Co-Owner/Operator of the Evil Petting Zoo and devout member of the HADB clan.
Commander of the Dragon Fleet, IW Peacekeeping Force
Sublime Sister of the Illuminati - may the Light shine forever!
Second Historian and Scribe of IW. Mother Hen of IW.
Mage extraordinair, Pin-Up Girl for the OLD-COOTS
Magey-Wagey: performer in the Nekked Dancing Trio of the ORT.

Hopeless Romantic *sigh*

Archon Devangilous · 10-19-2001, 12:09 AM

he might have but i havent read it.

i know he wrote prince of darkness and lion of macedon

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Nor shadow or myst
the jester is a myth
he is absolute
beware the jester

Sneeki Two · 10-19-2001, 01:23 AM

I started reading Goodkind's series while waiting for Jordan. It's hard not to compare the two but they are different. I prefer Jordan's world a little better, but the Goodkind series is well worth the time. To me, they get better as the story progresses.

I've read them all so far, and am anxiously awaiting the next.

Just my 2.

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10-16-2001, 10:08 PM	#1
Archon Devangilous The Magister Join Date: October 15, 2001 Location: Myths Crevice Posts: 141	has anyone read the book its written by Terry Goodkind and in my opinion one of the best fantasy novels ever. I have the fifth book of the series it was given as a present but havent read it yet because im waiting to read the others. Has anyone read the series and is it worth to buy the whole series?? ------------------ Nor shadow or myst the jester is a myth he is absolute beware the jester

10-17-2001, 12:31 AM	#2
slackerboy Gold Dragon Join Date: March 5, 2001 Location: smyrna, tn, usa Age: 47 Posts: 2,506	I'm reading fait of the fallen right now. they are pretty good books ------------------ I Pledge Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

10-17-2001, 08:32 AM	#3
DragonMage 20th Level Warrior Join Date: September 6, 2001 Location: The lighter side of life, a.k.a. Newnan, Georgia Age: 56 Posts: 2,767	I have read the entire series. Definitely start at the beginning. It will not make as much sense if you don't. The fourth book gets a bit slow, but is still well worth the read. Goodkind weaves a wonderful web of fantasy! Also - have you yet read Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time Series or David Eddings' books? If not, read Goodkind and then go for these series! They are GREAT! ------------------ Alureth...Dragon friend of Breanna, Mage and Advisor in the Court of Lady Lioness Co-Owner/Operator of the Evil Petting Zoo and devout member of the HADB clan. Commander of the Dragon Fleet, IW Peacekeeping Force Sublime Sister of the Illuminati - may the Light shine forever! Second Historian and Scribe of IW. Mother Hen of IW. Mage extraordinair, Pin-Up Girl for the OLD-COOTS Magey-Wagey: performer in the Nekked Dancing Trio of the ORT. Hopeless Romantic sigh

10-17-2001, 10:30 AM	#5
Hiram Sedai Emerald Dragon Join Date: October 8, 2001 Location: Georgia Age: 56 Posts: 918	Once again, I will echo what Dragonmage said. The first Terry Goodkind book was the best IMHO. Without it, the others make very little sense. It helps to expunge the ideas you had from the Wheel of Time books before reading it though. There is no Rand in there. David Eddings did an excellent job too with creating memorable characters. Sparhawk was my favorite. ------------------ "I know that you believe you understand what you think I said, but I'm not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant." -Robert McCloskey <UL TYPE=SQUARE> <LI>Token lackwit of HADB <LI>Sycophant to the Wolf of Azure Hue <LI>Long lost brother of DragonMage <LI>Bearer of a work of art created by Sazerac <LI>Jeg burde blive gennembanket for min flatulens.[/list]

10-17-2001, 07:34 PM	#7
Archon Devangilous The Magister Join Date: October 15, 2001 Location: Myths Crevice Posts: 141	ive read some of the David Eddings he is an excellent writer. If anyone is interested in a good one off book David Gemmells Morningstar is another good read ------------------ Nor shadow or myst the jester is a myth he is absolute beware the jester [This message has been edited by Archon Devangilous (edited 10-18-2001).]

10-19-2001, 12:09 AM	#9
Archon Devangilous The Magister Join Date: October 15, 2001 Location: Myths Crevice Posts: 141	he might have but i havent read it. i know he wrote prince of darkness and lion of macedon ------------------ Nor shadow or myst the jester is a myth he is absolute beware the jester

10-19-2001, 01:23 AM	#10
Sneeki Two Dungeon Master Join Date: August 11, 2001 Location: Tx, USA Posts: 88	I started reading Goodkind's series while waiting for Jordan. It's hard not to compare the two but they are different. I prefer Jordan's world a little better, but the Goodkind series is well worth the time. To me, they get better as the story progresses. I've read them all so far, and am anxiously awaiting the next. Just my 2.

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