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Stone of Tears: Sword of Truth, Book 2 by Terry Goodkind

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In Wizard's First Rule, Richard Cypher's world was turned upside down. Once a simple woods guide, Richard was forced to become the Seeker of Truth, to save the world from the vile dominance of Darken Rahl, the most viciously savage and powerful wizard the world had ever seen. He was joined on this epic quest by his beloved Kahlan, the only survivor among the Confessors, who brought a powerful but benevolent justice to the land before Rahl's evil scourge. Aided by Zedd, the last of the wizards who opposed Rahl, they were able to cast him into the underworld, saving the world from the living hell of life under Rahl. But the veil to the underworld has been torn, and Rahl, from beyond the veil, begins to summon a sinister power more dreadful than any he has wielded before. Horrifying creatures escape through the torn veil, wreaking havoc on the unsuspecting world above. If Rahl isn't stopped, he will free the Keeper itself, an evil entity whose power is so vast and foul that once freed, it can never again be contained.

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Kristen Nobles
•September 9, 2023 at 8:37 pm
I totally agree with the sentiment that the narrator is not good. It feels like he's someone who learned English as a second language, often breaking up sentences in inappropriate ways. I was really surprised when I read these reviews and found out that someone else narrated "Wizard's First Rule." The version I bought here has the same narrator! I struggled through "Wizard's First Rule" because it had been a while since I read the physical copy and I wanted a refresher before diving into "Stone of Tears." Now, I'm having a hard time getting through this book. I listened to a sample of the first book that's currently available, and I have to say, Sam Tsoutsouvas is a much better narrator, and I would have enjoyed his version so much more. All I can say now is that it's really disappointing that the service didn't have it available when I purchased it.
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Jere Pescatore
•September 5, 2023 at 10:53 pm
I want to start off by mentioning that the narration in this audiobook is definitely an improvement compared to the first book. The overall writing has also gotten better, particularly in the aspect of world-building, which was lacking in the previous installment. However, despite the improvements, there are still some flaws that need to be addressed. Firstly, the main character, Richard, continues to make foolish decisions that miraculously turn out to be exactly what needed to be done, resulting in everyone praising him. I had hoped that with the introduction of the sisters, this pattern would change, but unfortunately, it remains the same. Another reviewer argued that it's unfair to compare this series to Jordan's "Wheel of Time" (which had five completed books at the time this series started), but it's difficult not to draw comparisons. Many of the new character types in Goodkind's series seem to be directly taken from Jordan's work. For example, the Sisters of the Dark can be likened to the Black Ajah, the Blood of the Fold to the Whitecloaks, and the Aes Sedai to both the Confessors and Sisters. Even the similarities in terms of novices, sisters, long lives, and living on an island are uncanny. Additionally, characters like Darken Rahl and the Mord Sith resemble Ishmael and the Sul'dam/Maidens. It seems like Goodkind just took concepts from Jordan's series and changed the names, without adding much originality. While it's common for authors to borrow ideas from others, Jordan took basic elements and expanded upon them, whereas Goodkind simply replicated them. One of the major issues I have with this series is the lack of emotional connection to the main characters. By the end of the second book, I found myself not caring about any of them. Richard comes across as arrogant, while Kahlan is just plain dull. Neither of them has any depth or complexity, which makes reading through pages of descriptive scenes feel like a chore. In epic fantasy series like "Wheel of Time," "Lord of the Rings," or "A Song of Ice and Fire," the depth of the characters is what makes the extensive world-building worthwhile. Unfortunately, that depth is absent in this series. Currently, I'm on the third book, and I genuinely hope that it continues to improve in terms of character development and originality.
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Coy Lindline
•September 5, 2023 at 2:52 am
This book, as mentioned by another reviewer, has a rather dark tone. In fact, the first book also had its fair share of unsettling scenes. Both books include graphic depictions of torture that may be too intense for some readers. Personally, I was hoping for a decrease in such content in the second book, but unfortunately, that was not the case. Due to this, I have decided to stop following the series. I'm afraid I cannot recommend these books for anyone seeking an enjoyable listening experience.
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