Wizards First Rule

Wizards First Rule


By: Terry Goodkind
Reviewed by: Kait, 16
Rating: It was amazing!


So before I commence with this review, I have a few preliminary matters to go over.

1. If you have anything against fantasy, go away. No one wants to hear about how you think this book is stupid. Go find a little nonfictional hole to crawl into.
2. This book (and the TV series based on it) are highly nerdy. Forgive me, but I'm an honors student with a passion for magical scenarios and mythical creatures.
3. In case you all noticed - YES I AM SIXTEEN NOW! WOOT WOOT. I haven't published a review in quite some time, so this change of state was well welcomed (:

Now that that is over with, Let Us Begin.

"Wizards First Rule" (by fantastic author Terry Goodkind) is the first in a series of eleven books (yes, eleven - that is dedication if I ever saw it!) that served as the foundation for the fantastic (and highly underrated) TV show "Legend of the Seeker".

Now, you might be wondering "What IS 'Legend of the Seeker'?"

Excellent question.

LoTS (as we fanlings lovingly call it) is the story of Richard Cypher (played by the fantastically handsome Craig Horner), who is the chosen Seeker of the Midlands, and Kahlan Amnell, the Mother Confessor, as they work with Zeddicus Z'ul Zorander, a wizard of the first order, to defeat Darken Rahl, the despot ruling D'Hara (one of the three lands - D'Hara, The Midlands, and Westland) and trying to take over the other two lands with the aid of the Keeper of the Underworld.

Yes, I realize that massive sentence was quite a lot to take in. It was a mouthful. Now the thing is about "Wizards First Rule"....it is fantastic. The dialogue is a little choppy and formal (and there are a few scenes that would be more than a bit inappropriate for anyone under age 16) but the story simply sucks you in. Goodkind makes you feel the rage Richard feels towards Denna, the passion Kahlan feels for Richard, the horror Zed sees at the hands of Darken Rahl. You wake up thinking about the fate of the Midlands, and you go to sleep at night fretting over whether or not Kahlan and Richard will ever admit their love for each other.

Now the big question is...why do I love this book so much?

A simple answer: Magic.

No, not the kind of magic you see in Harry Potter, or the kind a couple destined to be together has when they realize they love each other.

Goodkind creates a world of magic that is so unlike any of the magic - it is so inventive. There are restrictions that are logical and make for interesting plot twists and even better conflicts. Additive magic and subtractive magic anyone? <--- That will make more sense when you read it. The other lovely thing about Goodkind? He has 10 other books. You can read about Kahlan and Richard for years on end and THEN watch the series! (So long as ABC studios gets some brains and decides to renew it for a third season. The only reason it's failing is because it airs at ungodly hours of the night on channel 7. Failtastic.) Well that's my bit for today kids. WATCH IT!!! READ IT!!!


Recommended to: Anyone over the age of 16 with a sense of humour and a love of adventure. (: