Stone of Tears (Sword of Truth) (Sword of Truth) by Terry Goodkind and Jim Bond

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Stone of Tears (Sword of Truth) (Sword of Truth)
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Updated on 11-9-2008.

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Audio CD

Publisher: Brilliance Audio on CD Unabridged Lib Ed; Unabridged edition (October 25, 2006)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 1423321669

ISBN-13: 978-1423321668

Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 7.4 x 2.5 inches

Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds ()

From Publishers Weekly
This satisfying sequel to Goodkind's powerful debut novel, Wizard's First Rule, has everything one could ask for in an epic fantasy. In the earlier book, Seeker of Truth Richard Cypher tricked the sorcerer Darken Rahl by using Wizard's First Rule (that people are stupid and can be easily misled) into opening the wrong Box of Orden. Though this saved humanity from the evil mage's tyrannies, it also tore the veil between worlds, so the diabolical Keeper of the Underworld can now reach through and seize permanent control of the living. To stop this from happening, Richard must now learn how to be a wizard. The Sisters of the Light promise they will teach him to wield his powers, but they require that he wear a collar of obedience, something he has sworn he would rather die than do. Events sweep Richard and his betrothed, the Mother Confessor Kahlan Amnell, apart from one another; later, in one of the most vigorous battle sequences written for a heroine in modern fantasy, Kahlan leads her underage troops against battle-hardened soldiers, the young warriors naked except for a spectral coat of whitewash intended to make them look like "spirits." Those who like their fantasy big and brassy will revel in this exemplar of the genre.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

From Library Journal
After the death of Sorcerer Darken Rahl, Richard Cypher?a woods guide turned reluctant hero?finds that his responsibilities have only just begun. He seeks a teacher to help him control his magical gift but is caught in a difficult struggle to retain control over his destiny. Goodkind's talents for world building and characterization are again featured in this sequel to Wizard's First Rule (LJ 9/15/94). He explores not only the deeds but the innermost thoughts of his heroes and villains. Graphic depictions of sex and violence, though integral to the story, limit this powerful saga to mature audiences.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Reader Reviews
This review is from: Stone of Tears (Sword of Truth, Book 2) (Mass Market Paperback) After reading 'Wizard's First Rule,' I was a apprehensive about 'Stone of Tears.' WFR involved some child torture that I thought was over the line, as well as some other, very bloody, torture I thought was a bit excessive. Terry Goodkind is a good writer and does a nice job of building his world and his characters both in terms of visual detail and in terms of historic depth. While once in a while his prose is just a litlle ham-fisted, normally he is very precise and eloquent. Stone of Tears is not for kids. It is replete with rape. In fact, it seems that the baddies in this world seem to know of no other real way to deal with women. While I got tired of it, it did not seem unrealistic for the world created. There is even a scene of a demon having sex with a woman, with a special description of his anatomy to heighten the idea of the pain it caused. However, there was no child torture (if there had been any as in WFR, this would have been my last Terry Goodkind book). As it is, I will continue to read the series, though I will not give it to my nephews to read, as I feel they are too young. Overall, Terry Goodkind is one of the better writers in this genre. He has a a smooth writing style and develops the story well. His world is a bit rougher than most, but this can be seen as a necessary addition to the genre. If you want something a bit different, but still well-done, I guess this is it.

Stone of Tears (Sword of Truth) (Sword of Truth)
List Price: $112.25
Available from Amazon
Price: $112.25
Updated on 11-9-2008.