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SOUL OF THE FIRE saw the political machinations that have dogged the midlands reach new heights, as the Chimes ran free and threatened magic everywhere. As the novel ended, Kahlan has narrowly avoided death and now she and Richard Rahl, the Seeker, must strive again to save the world from the resurgent armies of the Emperor Jagang. From the very first page, FAITH OF THE FALLEN pitches Richard and Kahlan into their most desperate fight yet – a fight where worlds once again hang in the balance. Richard must embark on a course of action that will leave his people feeling betrayed and vulnerable, and which will take both he and Kahlan away from the protection of the D’Haran armies. But he has no choice. Richard, who distrusts prophecy more than anyone, has had a vision. It is a vision he is compelled to follow.

Review: This is probably my favourite book in this series. The writing is wonderfully evocative, particularly during the climactic scenes at the end of the plot. In many ways, it feels like it should be the end of Richard and Kahlan’s story. The next couple of books do indeed feel like Goodkind had overstepped himself and wasn’t sure how to find his way back into the story he wanted to tell. It’s really very powerful imagery, that sucked me right into the heart of Altur’ Rang and the battle for the Midlands.

But. Goodkind isn’t just trying to tell a gripping story, he is also trying to convince you of his Ayn Rand-like leaning. He is less successful at this than he is at writing an entertaining book. The condemnation of communism is so stark that it feels like a desperate caricature. The praising of libertarianism is so idealistic that his heroes can do no wrong. At times characters give speeches that feel like the author expects you to be a child taking notes as the glorious teacher speaks. There is no room for nuance and this makes the political message much weaker than Goodkind seems to think. I wouldn’t want to meet anyone actually convinced by the political themes in this series. There is a lack of introspection and a level of arrogance that feels… Well, it feels like libertarianism. I forgive it though. I may not agree with Terry Goodkind’s worldview, but I love his world-building.

Terry Goodkind is a #1 New York Times Bestselling Author and creator of the critically acclaimed masterwork, ‘The Sword of Truth’. He has written 30+ major, bestselling novels, has been published in more than 20 languages world-wide, and has sold more than 26 Million books. ‘The Sword of Truth’ is a revered literary tour de force, comprising 17 volumes, borne from over 25 years of dedicated writing. Terry Goodkind’s brilliant books are character-driven stories, with a focus on the complexity of the human psyche. Goodkind has an uncanny grasp for crafting compelling stories about people like you and me, trapped in terrifying situations. With masterful storytelling, Goodkind brings us into the lives of his characters; characters that must rise to face not only challenges, but their deepest fears. For that reason, Goodkind’s characters speak to the best and worst in all of us. While ‘The Sword of Truth’ series is confirmation enough of Goodkind’s incredible storytelling abilities, his broad talents are also clearly evident in his contemporary novels, set within our own world. His post-‘Sword of Truth’ books are a thrilling, dizzying, mix of modern narrative, with every bit of Goodkind’s masterful voice intact. The bond built between the reader and one of the world’s great authors rises above worlds and settings, mere backdrops for Goodkind’s uniquely intricate stories of life, love, challenge, and triumph. “My privilege in life is the joy of writing books and telling stories about people who fascinate me, the good and the bad. I am grateful to all of my readers for the critical role they play in making these books possible. Your passion is my passion, and I thank you.” – Terry Goodkind. For more, please visit: http://terrygoodkind.com