Additionally, it was adapted into a television series called Legend of the Seeker, which premiered on November 1, 2008, and ran for two seasons, ending in May 2010. The Sword of Truth series sold 25 million copies worldwide and was translated into more than 20 languages. He was known for the epic fantasy series The Sword of Truth as well as the contemporary suspense novel The Law of Nines (2009), which has ties to his fantasy series. Highly recommended, just not for the younger reader.Terry Lee Goodkind (January 11, 1948 – September 17, 2020) was an American writer. While some writers focus on world building, Terry spends his time character building and this really shows through, not just in Wizards First Rule but throughout the Sword of Truth series. Terry's decision to give the protagonist in the story the very mundane name of Richard makes it easier to relate and bond with the character and makes him less the godlike hero of some stories and more like a common man. It is quite a bold move by Terry Goodkind to write a more adult book than most, and is quite refreshing, although for these reasons I wouldn't recommend the book to younger readers.
This adult element has led some people to be put of reading this story but in my opinion this is to their detriment. Wizards first rule, and the sword of truth series are novels of exceptional quality with well thought out characters, a nicely paced plot and a very adult theme (dealing with fairly graphic violence including scenes of torture and S&M).
What started as a seemingly random act of kindness will lead to a quest that will forever alter the world. However Richard himself has a heritage, he is the Seeker of Truth, one of the major powers in the kingdom, heir to the Sword of Truth and powerful enough to stand up against the evil Darken Rahl.ĭarken Rahl, Ruler of D'Hara which lies beyond the midlands, is responsible for the destruction of the boundry, which was originally created to keep magic in the midlands and out of the westlands.
The boundry is failing and the legendary first wizard Zeddicus Zu'l Zorander maybe the only one to stop it crumbling completely.
The woman richard rescues is Kahlan Amnell (Mother Confessor), who has crossed the boundry that stands between the midlands and westland in search of a legendary wizard. Wizards First Rule by Terry Goodkind is the first volume in the sword of truth series and follows the adventures of Richard Cypher, an young woods guide who makes a life changing decision to help a lady in distress.
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