Wizard's First Rule (Sword of Truth, Book 1) [Abridged] [Audio Cassette]

Terry Goodkind (Author), Dick Hill (Narrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 2000

In the aftermath of the brutal murder of his father, Richard Cypher encounters a mysterious woman, Kahlan Amnell, in his forest sanctuary. She seeks his help...and more. His world, his very beliefs, are shattered when ancient debts come due with thundering violence. In their darkest hour, Kahlan calls upon Richard to reach beyond his sword—to invoke within himself something more noble. Neither knows that the rules of battle have just changed...or that their time has run out. This is the beginning. One book. One rule. Witness the birth of a legend. “Wonderfully creative, seamless, and stirring.” – Kirkus Review

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Editorial Reviews

About the Author

One of the most popular writers of fantasy today, Terry Goodkind divides his time between Maine and Nevada. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From AudioFile

Goodkind's first volume of an epic fantasy series relates the efforts of three friends to save the world from Darken Rahl, the sadistic ruler who seeks to control and possibly destroy the world. Dick Hill maintains pace, vocal characterization and emotional inflections throughout this long work. Accomplishing these with apparent ease, he uses voices and dialects appropriate to the characters and enables the listener to identify them easily. Graphic scenes of torture and sado-eroticism are integral to the story but may not be to some listeners' tastes. This is an engrossing saga, which leaves the listener looking forward to its sequel. M.A.M. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Audio Cassette
• Publisher: Media Books Llc; Abridged edition (January 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1578151317
• ISBN-13: 978-1578151318
• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 4.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (53 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,510,872 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #21 in Books > Books on Cassette > Authors, A-Z > ( G ) > Goodkind, Terry

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good book, no way around it!, January 28, 2004

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Hallie R. Moore "bigbluecapeh" (cocoa, fl United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Wizard's First Rule (Sword of Truth Series) (Audio CD)

Okay, okay, I understand where some of the previous editorials are comming from, BUT to say the book is stupid, bad, or a rip off from other books is just plain wrong! I will not bore you with a long winded explanation of the book, if you are reading this, you have ether already read the book, or are thinking about buying it ( dont want to spoil it for you). Anyway, the book is a very good read, the storie is entertaining, and I thougth very origonal (at least there were no dwarfs, elves, or trolls). I would recomend this book to anyone that is a lover of fantasy novels. I enjoyed the second book in the series just as well, and am eagerly looking forward to the third.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars something for everyone in the family, August 24, 2000

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Dr. Joseph Porges (Parkland, Florida USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Wizard's First Rule (Bookcassette(r) Edition) (Audio Cassette)

I purchased this audio book for a family driving trip in thehope that it would give the kids something to do rather than [bug] each other. Not only did we all listen, but we often found ourselves driving considerable distance out of our way simple to continue listening. We have since listened to all of the books and especially enjoyed 2,4 & 5. Still, this was BY FAR the best. The story carries you, the characters are people you'd like to know and the man who narrates gives each a unique character. I highly recommend Wizard's First Rule.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome! Non-stop action, great plot twists!, November 3, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Wizard's First Rule (Sword of Truth, Book 1) (Audio Cassette)

This is by far one of the best fantasy books I have ever read. Goodkind keeps you breathless with anticipation. I simply could not put it down! He rates up there with Piers Anthony, one of the great masters! The entire series is great but this one is best of them all.