Comments on: Sword of Truth Series Wrapup http://www.waltinpa.com/2009/09/16/sword-of-truth-series-wrapup/ Shooting the Breeze... Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:24:05 +0000 hourly 1 By: Walt http://www.waltinpa.com/2009/09/16/sword-of-truth-series-wrapup/comment-page-1/#comment-13151 Walt Sun, 20 Feb 2011 00:09:23 +0000 http://www.waltinpa.com/?p=1376#comment-13151 Alfred, The first season wasn't bad, but the second season got away from the books in a big way. It varied so much that I lost interest in it and stopped watching all together. Because it is a big series, you'll find that some books are better than others. The first book is one of my favorites. Alfred,
The first season wasn’t bad, but the second season got away from the books in a big way. It varied so much that I lost interest in it and stopped watching all together.

Because it is a big series, you’ll find that some books are better than others. The first book is one of my favorites.

]]> By: Alfred http://www.waltinpa.com/2009/09/16/sword-of-truth-series-wrapup/comment-page-1/#comment-13149 Alfred Sat, 19 Feb 2011 23:38:11 +0000 http://www.waltinpa.com/?p=1376#comment-13149 After watching the TV show (Legend of the Seeker), a friend of mine recommended me the books. I'm just half way through the first one (Mud People chapter) and absolutely love it. It's kind of sad how much different the TV show is. After watching the TV show (Legend of the Seeker), a friend of mine recommended me the books. I’m just half way through the first one (Mud People chapter) and absolutely love it. It’s kind of sad how much different the TV show is.

]]> By: josh http://www.waltinpa.com/2009/09/16/sword-of-truth-series-wrapup/comment-page-1/#comment-8389 josh Mon, 28 Jun 2010 22:11:02 +0000 http://www.waltinpa.com/?p=1376#comment-8389 i appreciate the suggestion, i will definitely give them a read. i enjoy your book reviews, thanks for creating them. i appreciate the suggestion, i will definitely give them a read.

i enjoy your book reviews, thanks for creating them.

]]> By: Walt http://www.waltinpa.com/2009/09/16/sword-of-truth-series-wrapup/comment-page-1/#comment-8388 Walt Mon, 28 Jun 2010 11:52:26 +0000 http://www.waltinpa.com/?p=1376#comment-8388 Josh, If you enjoyed Sword of Truth, you'll probably enjoy <a href="http://www.waltinpa.com/2010/01/13/book-review-the-law-of-nines/" rel="nofollow">The Law of Nines</a>. It is also written by Terry Goodkind and has a similar feel even though it is based long after SOT takes place. Another series that I would recommend is the Farseer Trilogy by Robin Hobb. <a href="http://www.waltinpa.com/2010/03/03/book-review-farseer-%E2%80%93-assassins-apprentice/" rel="nofollow">Assassin's Apprentice</a> <a href="http://www.waltinpa.com/2010/03/10/book-review-farseer-%E2%80%93-royal-assassin/" rel="nofollow">Royal Assassin</a> <a href="http://www.waltinpa.com/2010/03/24/book-review-farseer-%E2%80%93-assassins-quest/" rel="nofollow">Assassin's Quest</a> This trilogy is far different than SOT but I absolutely loved it. Josh,
If you enjoyed Sword of Truth, you’ll probably enjoy The Law of Nines. It is also written by Terry Goodkind and has a similar feel even though it is based long after SOT takes place.

Another series that I would recommend is the Farseer Trilogy by Robin Hobb.

Assassin’s Apprentice
Royal Assassin
Assassin’s Quest

This trilogy is far different than SOT but I absolutely loved it.

]]> By: josh http://www.waltinpa.com/2009/09/16/sword-of-truth-series-wrapup/comment-page-1/#comment-8387 josh Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:10:21 +0000 http://www.waltinpa.com/?p=1376#comment-8387 darn i just finished the series... have you read any books that were similar to SOT? because im looking for something else to read. darn i just finished the series… have you read any books that were similar to SOT? because im looking for something else to read.

]]> By: Walt http://www.waltinpa.com/2009/09/16/sword-of-truth-series-wrapup/comment-page-1/#comment-6428 Walt Thu, 17 Sep 2009 23:09:04 +0000 http://www.waltinpa.com/?p=1376#comment-6428 Mike, I've heard alot of good things about The Wheel of Time. I'm looking forward to checking it out just as soon as Brandon Sanderson finishes it up (I hear he does an excellent job with his first offering). -Walt Mike,
I’ve heard alot of good things about The Wheel of Time. I’m looking forward to checking it out just as soon as Brandon Sanderson finishes it up (I hear he does an excellent job with his first offering).

-Walt

]]> By: Walt http://www.waltinpa.com/2009/09/16/sword-of-truth-series-wrapup/comment-page-1/#comment-6427 Walt Thu, 17 Sep 2009 23:07:15 +0000 http://www.waltinpa.com/?p=1376#comment-6427 A well aged Cuban, Thanks for the kind words, glad you enjoyed the series. I've actually got another review and finished finished and ready to be published (in a day or so). This was a single novel entitled Villains by Necessity by Eve Forward. I'm in the process of reading The Belgariad by David Eddings. I have the first book finished, Pawn of Prophecy, and am working on the second, Queen of Sorcery, now. The genre has been a lot of fun and I'm looking forward to expanding my horizons on the fantasy genre. -Walt A well aged Cuban,
Thanks for the kind words, glad you enjoyed the series. I’ve actually got another review and finished finished and ready to be published (in a day or so). This was a single novel entitled Villains by Necessity by Eve Forward.

I’m in the process of reading The Belgariad by David Eddings. I have the first book finished, Pawn of Prophecy, and am working on the second, Queen of Sorcery, now.

The genre has been a lot of fun and I’m looking forward to expanding my horizons on the fantasy genre.

-Walt

]]> By: Mike - KnightRid http://www.waltinpa.com/2009/09/16/sword-of-truth-series-wrapup/comment-page-1/#comment-6411 Mike - KnightRid Thu, 17 Sep 2009 13:26:10 +0000 http://www.waltinpa.com/?p=1376#comment-6411 Nice wrap up! I wish they would quit stretching the books out into so many volumes! I think most of the huge series like this one could benefit from cutting down the number of books by 1/4 or even 1/2! I cant wait to give them a read, even though it seems they do draw them out too much. Mike Cant wait to see what you read next! Oh, I also hear the Wheel of Time series is really good, but like you, I want to wait till it is done before reading them. Nice wrap up! I wish they would quit stretching the books out into so many volumes! I think most of the huge series like this one could benefit from cutting down the number of books by 1/4 or even 1/2!

I cant wait to give them a read, even though it seems they do draw them out too much.

Mike

Cant wait to see what you read next!

Oh, I also hear the Wheel of Time series is really good, but like you, I want to wait till it is done before reading them.

]]> By: A well aged Cuban http://www.waltinpa.com/2009/09/16/sword-of-truth-series-wrapup/comment-page-1/#comment-6403 A well aged Cuban Thu, 17 Sep 2009 10:35:32 +0000 http://www.waltinpa.com/?p=1376#comment-6403 Hi Walt, I think you did very well to read the whole series in one go, I pretty much read them as they came out and even then I struggled to finish the last few books. Once again, I have really enjoyed your series of videos as you have read these books. Hope you carry on with the fantasy genre as I think it doesn't get the credit it deserves. Personally I think some of the greatest writing in the last 25 years has come from the science fiction/fantasy genre. Take care. Hi Walt, I think you did very well to read the whole series in one go, I pretty much read them as they came out and even then I struggled to finish the last few books. Once again, I have really enjoyed your series of videos as you have read these books. Hope you carry on with the fantasy genre as I think it doesn’t get the credit it deserves. Personally I think some of the greatest writing in the last 25 years has come from the science fiction/fantasy genre. Take care.

]]> By: Walt http://www.waltinpa.com/2009/09/16/sword-of-truth-series-wrapup/comment-page-1/#comment-6400 Walt Thu, 17 Sep 2009 10:10:55 +0000 http://www.waltinpa.com/?p=1376#comment-6400 Linus, No, I haven;t tried any of the Wheel of Time books. They were recommended to me but I wanted to get into a series that was complete and didn't want to get stuck waiting for a new book to be released. The Wheel of Time should be coming to a conclusion in the next couple of years. As I understand it, Brandon Sanderson is set to finish the series due to the passing of Robert Jordan. Brandon's first book has been published and I believe there are two more before the series is concluded. -Walt Linus,
No, I haven;t tried any of the Wheel of Time books. They were recommended to me but I wanted to get into a series that was complete and didn’t want to get stuck waiting for a new book to be released.

The Wheel of Time should be coming to a conclusion in the next couple of years. As I understand it, Brandon Sanderson is set to finish the series due to the passing of Robert Jordan.

Brandon’s first book has been published and I believe there are two more before the series is concluded.

-Walt

]]> By: Linus http://www.waltinpa.com/2009/09/16/sword-of-truth-series-wrapup/comment-page-1/#comment-6387 Linus Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:39:52 +0000 http://www.waltinpa.com/?p=1376#comment-6387 Have you tried any of Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time? I used to read those and they were quite the story (made me think of Tolkein). I will have to give this series a try one day (I have about 300 books on my 'to read' list right now). Have you tried any of Robert Jordan’s Wheel of Time? I used to read those and they were quite the story (made me think of Tolkein). I will have to give this series a try one day (I have about 300 books on my ‘to read’ list right now).

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