#Terry goodkind sword of truth summary series#

#Terry goodkind sword of truth summary series#

Sure, the explanation was a little corny but for fans of this series (like myself), it’s all part of the bigger picture so kudos to Goodkind. The writing as per usual is quite exceptional, although there are a few clichés and over the top writing here and there such as the explanation of the Warheart. Thankfully Richard is joined by his loyal Mord-Sith and together with Kahlan and Nicci, they must find a way from the Dark Lands to the People’s Palace in order to remove the taint, destroy prophecy and finally vanquish Hannis Arc and the undead Emperor Sulachan in a truly satisfying conclusion.Īlthough this review does contain some spoilers, Warheart is a satisfying conclusion to this amazing series and Goodkind should be commended on returning long-lost characters and connecting this book to his prequel, The First Confessor: The Legend of Magda Searus which really brought a smile to my face. Although Richard lost his grandfather Zedd in the previous novel, another sacrifice must be made that shakes our protagonist to the core.Īlthough Richard is reunited with his soulmate Kahlan, the powerful young sorceress Samantha who was responsible for killing Kahlan is still on the loose and to make matters worse, Richard still carries the deadly taint of the Hedge Maid. Only Richard can save the world and as a result, the former sister of the Dark Nicci must traverse the underworld in order to save his soul and return him to the world of the living. This mistake threatened the very fabric of reality, both in the world of the living and the dead as the 3,000 year old Emperor Sulachan who was resurrected by the nefarious necromancer Hannis Arc threatened to destroy the very fabric of reality with their soulless army. Although both characters were “killed” in the previous novel, Richard sacrificed his life in order to bring his wife back from the Underworld, however he made a grave mistake. The epic conclusion of Terry Goodkind’s THE SWORD OF TRUTH has arrived and even though it has a few of the author’s clichéd nuances, it is truly a fitting book as we are reintroduced to the soul mates of Richard and Kahlan.