When I first read this book, I was blown away by the wonderful writing and the beautiful ending. Then I read Ayn Rand's Atlas Shrugged and realized where quite a bit of the story came from. It's still a very lovely book, but I don't like the myriad parallels between it and Atlas Shrugged. If you want to enjoy it, make sure you read this before you read Rand's work.

I can sum up this (and most of Goodkind's other books) in 3 words: Poorly Penned Propaganda. Goodkind blatantly manipulates his characters and situations to hit the reader over the head with his poorly conceptualized and frequently callous ultra-right-wing philosophy.

Though his books are occasionally entertaining, the entertainment value is not worth the blatant propagandizing Goodkind engages in.

Possibly the best book in Terry Goodkind's sucession of amazing stories, "Faith of the Fallen" is a novel about the nobility of the human spirit and the magic of forgiveness.

"Faith of the Fallen" beings with Kahlan Amnell, Mother Confessor, laying close to death and heartbroken over the death of her unborn child. Amidst her tedious recovery, a strage who has been known to her only as "Death's Mistress" betides her lonely encampment and steals away her lover Richard Rahl.

Kahlan, more grief-stricken than ever over the evanescent time Richard and she had spent together, sets out on a quest to find him and bring him home.

In the midst of Kahlan's desperate search, Richard finds himself trapped in a distant place named the Old World: a treacherous land that upholds the teaching that human life is worth nothing; that man's duty in life is to be a slave to his fellow man; that hopes and dreams are never to be pursued.

Richard, in the heart of the Old World and in the clutches of a group called the Imperial Order, must spread the word of the greatness of the human soul, of the expounding beauty of life. His empire, his family, and his beloved's lives all hang by a thread, and it is up to Richard Rahl, leader of the great land of D'Hara, to stop the opressor holding the scissors.

As I read Terry Goodkind's Sword of Truth series, I am inevitably drawn to a comparison between his writing and that of Robert Jordan. The most stark contrast between the two was that while Jordan's books became less focused, Goodkind's became more. I am also drawn to the more substantial characters in the Sword of Truth. Richard seems a much more mature personality than the appears in the sometimes childish behaviour of Jordan's characters. This book was an absolute joy to read - I have read very few books that grabbed hold of my emotions in the way that this one did. An excellent read for any fan of high fantasy, this book would also be enjoyable for people looking for a story about the strenght of the human spirit in the face of adversity.

I totally loved this book! I have never read another book that makes me think and feel like this one does. I discovered on flaw this book though while reading it - IT MADE ME LOSE TOO MUCH SLEEP!!! :D

I don't even know where to start! This book was unbeleivably wonderful! I couldn't put it down and stayed up into the wee hours just to see what happens next! It's a little weird in that this one book takes place in a year while the other 5 together added up to a year, too, but that just makes it all the better! The way Goodkind describes it when Richard carves his masterpeice just gives me shivers! I love this book, it's my favourite of the series, and I recommend it to every and all fantasy and sci-fi readers out there! You'll love it!

Terry Goodkind's effort in Faith is not without merit. He continues to develop the rich, encompassing characterizations that we have all come to know and love. Although the plot at times seems to enter the arena of preaching it is still worthy of a read and will provide fans of the series with new insights and the desire to want more. Goodkind knows how to entrench his readers in his stories and keeps them wanting more. His effort here is not wasted but perhaps could have moved along at a brisker pace of development. His fans will clamor for the next installment.

After reading the middle books in the Sword of Truth series i was disappointed, but this one pumps some life back into it. An inspiring book that i recommend reading.

I admit that I used to be a huge fan of Goodkind and would have cursed anyone who gave his books less than a five star rating but I have since read Robert Jordan. I still believe that Goodkind has far better writing skills than any author I've read. But, Jordan writes of Seekers for Truth which is too close to The Seeker of Truth for me to believe that Goodkind made that up. There are many other similarities other than those as well. So while I remain a fan, I can no longer think his books are perfect.

I enjoyed this novel twice as much as all the other ones in this tremendous series. The adventures of Kahlan and Richard are exciting and adventure filled. I highly suggest this book to whoever is a fan of the Sword Of Truth series.

While the first book, 'Wizards First Rule' of Terry Goodkind's 'Sword of Truth' series was entertaining fantasy novel with dark, gritty undertones the sequels have been severly lacking. Each subsequent novel in the series seems to steal ideas from other authors. Comparisons with Robert Jordan's 'Wheel of Time' series abound in the earlier novels.


The sixth installment of the series hits an all new low. It actually seems like Goodkind copies pages and pages of work directly from Ayn Rand and George Orwell superior novels, Atlas Shrugged and 1984 . It's 2002, do we really need another novel expounding on the evils of communism?


Save yourself the trouble and skip this formulaic book and read 1984 or Animal Farm by Orwell.

This novel is the kind of book many people strive to find. After being astonished by the rest of the series, I couldn't believe the intesity I felt when reading this novel. Never before have I been so inspired by a book. Goodkind seems to have a talent for getting the reader attached to his characters. Richard Rahl would have to be the epitome of empowered men. Kahlan almost as strong as him oozes loyalty and trust that is hard to find in many characters. Overall Faith of the Fallen is the best written novel I have ever read and look forward to all of Terry's future books. Thanks Mr.Goodkind.

Terry Goodkind just keeps getting better and better. I could not put it down. I just wish he could write faster than I can read them. Highly recommended.

I happened to pick up the sword of truth series by pure fluke one day. And since that say I have been lost in the world of Richard Rahl. Every Book in this series had been better then the next and Faith of the Fallen is no exception. I dont feel any words can truly justify this book. But all i would like to say is that terry goodkind makes u think about the world around you and this book is exceptional. I urge any fan of fantasy to get into this series..for it is excellant

I thought this was an awesome book. Some say this is the worst in the series and I'll admit that the plot itself isn't that great but the characters are so great and interesting. Some of the better ones I've ever read about and it is so well written that you can't deny that this is a major page turner. Despite what some say I like anti-communist like theme, I know people that used to live in communist countries and they lived lives pretty close to what Richard and Goodkind did a good job of portraying of man's worst forms of government without you probably even realizing. A must read.

I have read every book in his Sword of Truth series, and every conflict in his world has hint of truth on ours. Faith of the Fallen is no exception.

Goodkind has taken his character creation to a whole new level, through the introduction of Nicci. If you are a fan of the series you must read this book.

Ok for all those people who hated this book, I'd like to see you try and write one with as much wit, and controversy and insight as Mr. Goodkind!. right, that's what i thought, you couldn't could you? he's brilliant in his own way because out of all the writer's I've read so far he's the one who made me think the most. All I have to say is, stop being a hater and just enjoy the book already. No one's begging you to read it.

This book looks into the heart of love and the grievences that come with it, kahlan and richard prove the love for each other by literally creating an army and going to war to save each other. This book is an insight into the powerful and compelling story of 2 lives that belong with each other and the difficulties that they face.

Terry Goodkind is at the top of his art with the last of the "Sword of Truth" chronicle. It's been a long time since I have red such a powerful and imaginative book. It's just impossible to not appreciate it.