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Phantom (2006)

by Terry Goodkind

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Series: Sword of Truth (10), Chainfire Trilogy (2)

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Once again I love these characters and plot lines. I think the story is portrayed as very real while still being epic. This book I enjoyed but as many people there wasn’t much that happened. When that doesn’t happen Goodkind is great at giving us character development instead but there wasn’t much of that here either. It seems to be more of a transitionary book, the weak middle book between he really good first and third. The first is a favorite of mine and I remember the third being very good as well. These last books bring back the edge where someone with a weak stomach may have a hard time reading certain scenes. It’s been prevalent but in the first few books and these last books it is seen more often. People do cruel things to people and not much is held back in this rendition of life in the Midlands and Old World. I still enjoyed the book. My one recommendation is to not read the book when you are in a bad mood because it will cause that bad mood to plummet even further :) Other than that, I will always recommend this series to anyone. ( )
  Kassilem | Oct 22, 2012 |
I think this is the worst book in the series, and the only one (other than the stand alone novella Debt of Bones) where I'm giving it one star. I actually used to love this series. I'd give the first one, Wizard's First Rule five stars. No, not because it's an undying classic, or I don't see flaws, but it was a terrific read I just sprinted through madly turning pages--I didn't feel it's hefty length. I liked the characters, in some cases loved them, and was fascinated by Goodkind's world and themes. That liking started dropping off after the seventh book for me (some point to the fifth as the book where it jumped the shark) but I didn't find these tedious until the book just before this one starts the "Chainfire Trilogy" that ends the "Sword of Truth" series. (Well, actually the Pillars of Creation before that dragged too.) The next and concluding book after this, Confessor doesn't quite redeem the series for me, but I'd still point to Phantom as the low point.

Why? Because as pointed out in review after review, NOTHING HAPPENS. Oh, there be word after word on the page, there's lots of people talking things to death. But advancement of plot? Character development? What is this you say? And like others, here is where I really, really got tired of the zillionth time Kahlan has to ward off rape. If you skipped to the last book, I don't think you'd miss anything. ( )
  LisaMaria_C | Oct 17, 2012 |
The Sword of Truth series continues in this volume, picking up right where the previous book Chainfire ended. Kahlan remains unknown to most people and Richard is determined to find her, even if others have no memory of her. However, others, namely the witch woman Shota, urge Richard to lead the fight against the Imperial Order, which continues its brutal and relentless march into the New World. A great book and a great series, I can't wait to read the next volume! ( )
  wagner.sarah35 | Jun 15, 2012 |
See review of Goodkind's "Wizards First Rule" for a review of the series. ( )
  tillywern | Apr 23, 2012 |
After a long break, I resumed this series where I left off with Phantom. I feel very comfortable in this world with these characters and it felt like I hadn't left it. I love the whole Sword of Truth story but Goodkind continues to make me roll my eyes by using 10 words for every 1 that is neccesary. Still...I did enjoy the continuation of the story. ( )
  Iudita | Jan 2, 2012 |
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Zij die hier zijn gekomen om te haten,
moeten nu vertrekken, want in hun haat
verraden ze slechts zichzelf.
- vertaal uit Het boek des levens
Those who have come here to hate should
leave now, for in their hatred they only betray
themselves.
-------------translated from The Book of Life
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To Phil and Debra Pizzolato, and their kids, Joey, Nicolette, Philip, and Adriana, who constantly remind me of the value of life by bringing their love and laughter to mine
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Kahlan stood quietly in the shadows, watching, as evil knocked softly on the door.
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Exclusive Video Watch author Terry Goodkind discuss how his own morality and sense of good and evil shape the chararacters and action in his epic ten volume Sword of Truth series. 'Phantom' video Clip featuring Terry Goodkind Watch a video clip featuring author Terry Goodkind

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Richard desperately searches for his long-lost, amnesiac beloved, Kahlan Amnell, racing to find her before she can uncover the secrets of her lost identity, thereby making her vulnerable to evil.

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