Looking for some interesting reads.

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For me the Sword of Truth series seemed to "lose it's roots." In the beginning there was character development and action related to that development. Much of the action taking place does not have the urgency and sense of danger that previous scenes had. Sure, the characters are in mortal danger but it just isn't as threatening for them and the world. Later in the series entire novels are barely related to the plot that was established in the first several books. Also, Richard and other characters were learning and growing as they helped to teach other characters. Now it seems like Richard just "is."

I am happy I read the series and I will continue to read the series. Terry Goodkind does include many themes and ideas that reflect the modern world situation and some of his writting has made me look more closely at world events and think more deeply about events and consequences. And that is more than I can say for most forms of media in this day and age.