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Wizard's First Rule
- Sword of Truth, Book 1
- Narrated by: Sam Tsoutsouvas
- Length: 34 hrs and 6 mins
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Summary
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.
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- Sandra
- 20-06-10
Better read than listened to.
I agree with many of the other reviewers in that there are clear LOTR parallels and that the torture aspect goes on for far too long. Of course, when you read it yourself is isn't so blatant somehow and doesn't last for so very long so it is less painful. The descriptions are rather drawn out on an audio book (naturally) so it doesn't always have pace. Having said this, the scenes with Rachel are really enjoyable and sufficiently tense. I am still finding that I enjoy listening to books I have enjoyed reading rather than coming cold to them. That way, your own impression of the characters isn't coloured by the narrator's depiction. From the reading, Richard is one of my favourite characters ever - and I'm an Austen fan! Still the narration hasn't put me off - I am just finishing book 2 and about to download book 3. Book 2 changes narrator and he doesn't do women too well, and I notice there is yet another narrator for book 3!
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- Derek O'Brien
- 07-08-18
Excellent book.
Loved the book and the whole series. On my third read through now. Recommended for anyone into fantasy.
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- Amazon Customer
- 19-04-18
Tsoutsouvas made this story simply amazing
I have read this book before and found it brilliant. hearing Tsoutsouvas through audible made it even better than I first thought. an absolutely amazing book, author and narration
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- Sebbiemk
- 10-11-18
Excellently written and performed.
This is a wonderful book, and Mr Tsoutsouvas bring it to life with his exemplary performance. I am looking forward to the rest of the series with eager anticipation.
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- Anonymous User
- 30-01-21
A good time kille
The narrator is a bit of an acquired taste.
The story is the epitome of high fantasy, a bit cringe some times, but makes up for it in other parts.
It’s a long read, but worth it!
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- StuartJAtkinson
- 16-08-15
Excellent Book
I was first turned onto Terry Goodkind's books when I watched "Legend of the Seeker".
An amazing series that quickly became my favourite novel series. The topics are broad and deep ranging from personal to profound.
The characters all have deep motivations and their own reasons for joining each other more than blind alligence.
Excellent the whole way through.
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- Paul Kielty
- 12-05-17
Slow but worth it
I have tried three times to read this book but could never get in to it.
This audio book version is exceptional, the story, whilst slow is deep, rich and plenty of other entertainingly descriptive words.
Stick by it, if fantasy is your genre, I believe you will enjoy it.
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- Anonymous User
- 06-05-21
Really good
Really good story, and a perfectly good narrator. Loved every moment. I hope the other books are just as good. 🤗
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- Mr Jitesh K Patel
- 25-04-18
Wizards dragons woodsman and witches
Nice story some of the story was predictable., but over all pleasing to the ears.
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- Aik
- 26-09-21
fantastic story
Loved to listen to this story.
The narrator has a saltie voice and gives the story the necessary darkness.
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