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Book 5 of the Sword of Truth series by Terry Goodkind focus’s more on political intrigue than on action.  There is still plenty of action, but the politics of the world become more important and more prevelant to the story.  Here we also begin to view Terry’s political philosophy based on Ayn Rand.  This really doesn’t distract from the story though if you are completely opposed to Rand’s philosophy you may find the writing as a bit of preaching.  I didn’t mind so much since as a conservative some of Rand’s ideas fall in line with mine.  But that discussion is better saved for a different blog.

Because of the change from action to politics, the book was a slower read for me.  There were times I just couldn’t motivate myself to read, but plugging through leads to some rewarding reading the last few chapters, leading to a climax with ramifications that will impact future novels.

Overall, not a bad  book, not the best so far, but an important transitional book.  6/10

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Posted on June 16th, 2008 by jason
Filed under: Books, Fantasy