Wizards First Rule. Opinion Time!

I read Wizards First Rule a while back and now I am on the 5th book of the series. The books haven't disappointed me yet and I don't think they will start anytime soon. they are full of action and intriguing problems. The problems are so in depth that some of them from the first book are only being solved now in the 5th book. Wizards First Rule might be the best book I've ever read.

In the first 3 chapters you meet 2 major characters and a lot about them. I really enjoy books that have been strategically planned out and detailed, yet brief introductions of characters. I don't like books that take a whole chapter talking about the attributes of one person. Introduction, then action. That s how I like my books to start. This one did that very well. It combined the action with the introduction. You learn about Richard while he's walking through the forest looking for a special plant, and then out of the blue, a giant red mass flies out of the boundary.(the wall of the underworld put up to part the midlands from Westland) Later on you find out the red beast is a dragon, and the dragon plays a very key role in the first book and a minor one in the second. These characters are ones that will leave an impression on you forever.

The other main character you meet is Kahlan. We first meet Kahlan as she is running through the forest away from four men who seem to be hunting her. Richard leaps in to action and chases her down a side path to cut her off and save her from these men. At that moment I wondered very much who this mystery girl was and how she would fit into the story. Would she become a major role or would she simply be someone he saves? I was constantly asking myself questions and that kept me reading. That kept me interested. This is the kind of book I like. A lot of action, and characters that you can relate to and really get to know. You meet more characters in these chapters like Chase. Richard best friend and barrier patrol. He becomes a large part in the first book but dies out in the next few. I haven't seen him yet in the 5th book. You also hear mention of Richard's brother Michael, and Richards old friend Zedd.

I have a lot more to say about Wizards first rule. You haven't even met the villain yet. Darken Rahl. Hes an interesting figure. I will be posting every week. According to Ms. Hillier that is. Keep Tabs on my blog. There is a lot more to come!

Wizards First Rule- In the Beginning!

THERE WAS LIGHT!!! No , but seriously. In the beginning of "Wizards First Rule" you are thrust into the world of Westland. Westland is a land with no magic, that is blocked off to the Midlands, which has magic, by the barrier. The barrier was made by the wizards of old to keep magic out of Westland and to ultimately stop the war going on between the Midlands and D'Hara. D'Hara is the third land of the New World. (see map attached to this blog) It was barricaded in the ancient war with a boundary between the Midlands and D'Hara. Now back to the story.now that you know a little more about the lands, we will return to Westland where the story begins.

We start out meeting this woods guide named Richard Cypher. Richard lives in the town of Hartland with his father George Cypher.His best friend named Zedd is a could reader . Yeah, Richard doesn't know what it is either, but Zedd can see things in the clouds by standing on his cloud rock.

Richard was guiding a group of nobles through the forest. When he returned home his father had been murdered. He was now left with his brother Micheal. Micheal was in politics and was soon to be promoted to head councilor of Westland. Richard had very little keepsakes to remind him of his father, George Cypher. he had but a few objects. he had a plant that his father found on his journeys. George Cypher was a merchant who went from land to land looking for herbs and remedies to help his people. One time he found a very special plant that had no name, it was special to him because when he got home he put it in a pot and told Richard that it was very dangerous and shouldn't be touched. it was from near the boundary. When his father had been killed he had just returned from a journey near the boundary. Richard thought this plant would be connected to his fathers death somehow so he pursued George's killers through searching for the plant.

Other than the plant Richard was given one other thing. Knowledge. Not just any knowledge but the knowledge of an ancient book. George Cypher had crossed the Barrier at one point in his life and brought back a book of great magic. "The Book of Counted Shadows" This book was forced on Richard to be read and memorized. Every day George made Richard read and recite the book until he knew it inside and out, every page, every word. when Richard finally had the book memorized they decided to destroy it. They made a huge bonfire and tossed the book in. As father and son stood there, they watched as shadows and colours raced out of the fire in all directions. Plumes of smoke disappeared and replaces with spinning colours and harsh moans and screams. they both backed up as the torrent of colour got so bright they could not see. With a ear pounding thud the fire went out as the shock wave
knocked them over. They lay there on the ground in shock. Richard knew that he had just seen magic for the first time. Little did he know that magic would soon become an enormous part of his life.

There is so much more to this story that will blow your mind. i really hope you are enjoying my blog so far. I know there is lots more to come..well mainly because I'd like to pass English this year and because I want to share this amazing book with you all.


-Tyler V

Getting Started - Terry Goodkind

Here is my first blog to get you started with Terry Goodkind.
In the sword of Truth series there is 11 books. The first is called Wizards First Rule. Terry Goodkind is a fantasy writer, but not the kind of fantasy where there's fairies and other dumb things like that. Hes more or less like J.R.R Tolkien and the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Or Christopher Paolini and the Eragon trilogy. Only better.
Those books are amazing and I've read both trilogies but they don't come close to these books. And the best part... there are 11 books! The story just evolves and evolves. At this moment I am about to finish the 4th book, and its just getting started.
If you liked Eragon or The lord of the Rings, I highly suggest you read the Sword of Truth novels. They will blow your mind!
One thing that jumps out at you are the characters. If you thought Frodo or Saphira had a distinct character... wait until you meet Richard, Khalan and Zedd. Plus, there are many more unforgettable characters in the series that you meet and learn to love throughout the books. Just when you thought one thing is solved something unimaginable happens. Its a thrilling series that will keep you reading long into the night.

I hope that gets you started to thinking about reading this series. I guarantee you wont be disappointed with these books