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| Original Title: | The First Confessor |
| ISBN: | 0615651011 (ISBN13: 9780615651019) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | The Legend of Magda Searus #1, Sword of Truth #0 |
| Literary Awards: | Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Fantasy (2012) |
Terry Goodkind
ebook | Pages: 481 pages Rating: 4.19 | 14273 Users | 959 Reviews
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| Title | : | The First Confessor (The Legend of Magda Searus #1) |
| Author | : | Terry Goodkind |
| Book Format | : | ebook |
| Book Edition | : | Deluxe Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 481 pages |
| Published | : | July 2nd 2012 by FINE Group (first published 2012) |
| Categories | : | Fantasy. Fiction |
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The first chapter of the book is now online:http://www.terrygoodkind.com/theoracl...
I've had more fun writing this novel than any other title. It's a story that predates the entire SWORD OF TRUTH series and within it is the origins of key characters and the weapons they will become (or wield). These are foundational aspects of the books that I have wanted to share for a very long time. Readers already familiar with the SWORD OF TRUTH are going to love this novel. It will fundamentally shift your perspective and leave you in awe of the sacrifices made, long before Richard was conceived. The first Mother Confessor, the Great War, and much more. New readers are luckiest of all. They will experience the books in a completely unique way, beginning with Magda and following her impact through to the end of CONFESSOR.
The book is 103 chapters at length and approximately 35% longer than THE OMEN MACHINE. It is an Author self-publishing release -- something you can read more about in our 'Ebook Guide & FAQ' posted here:
http://www.terrygoodkind.com/theoracl...
Self-publishing is a brave new world for us. I have spent the last year working on this title, crafting the story, conceiving of a path to introducing it, and finally developing assets like the cover artwork, and the Limited Collector's Edition packaging. We did all of this without the support of a publisher's advance and without the opportunity of having a printed hardcover on store shelves. We then have to convince more than half of my potential readers to try an ebook (many for the first time) and surpass the technical hurdles of a world-wide, simultaneous release. It's a daunting thing to be one of the first major Authors to stake out along this path and we are grateful for your support, your enthusiasm, your encouragement, and ultimately your faith in what we have done.
Rest assured, we will not let you down. Magda's story is legendary and I am glad to have the opportunity to share it with you.
Thank you for reading.
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Ratings: 4.19 From 14273 Users | 959 ReviewsColumn Epithetical Books The First Confessor (The Legend of Magda Searus #1)
It was a nice glimpse into what I only read bits and pieces of in the Sword of Truth series. I missed Richard and Kahlan, but I came to care about the characters in this novel as well! Overall, a very good book.This is Goodkind's redemption from mediocracyBeing a fan of the Sword of Truth series, I have been massively disappointed in his last two offerings before The First Confessor. The change of style from epic fantasy to more thriller in Law of Nines and The Omen Machine left me with such a bad taste that I almost swore off of his books entirely. Indeed, if The First Confessor had been of the same style, he would have lost at least one fan forever (not that is probably means anything to Goodkind).
Here's the deal, this was my least favorite Terry Goodkind novel. I have to believe that my feelings were in part because Mr. Goodkind decided not to offer the book as a physical book to most of the general public. He decided to self-publish this novel which meant offering it as an e-book and having 300 collector's editions available as part of a $300 set. Guess what, your readers are not rich. Watching the comments on the fan page on facebook and twitter, it is easy to see that many of us
This was a book that I have long hoped to read, one that set in place the background for a series that has provided many hours of enjoyment.The wonder and magic that has been the world around the Sword of Truth is enhanced by this book and some of the earlier characters are fleshed out. Many of the questions that I had throughout the series have been answered and a few added which leaves me wanting more.If you are a Sword of Truth fan then this is a must read, if you are new to the series then
can't wait for it to come out, can't wait to read it+++update+++(view spoiler)[ a big disappointment, I wish I never read itwith this book Terry managed to destroy everything he built in the SOT series, right now I'm seriously wondering why did I ever like this series, or if it was as good as I remember it... (hide spoiler)]
When it became apparent this book would only be available as an e-book I was a bit upset. I'm one of those traditionalists that, while occasionaly reading on pads, vastly prefers the feel of a paper hardcover edition. But after reading this book, I realize the choice for this format had some very good effects.I've always been a fan of Terry, and I loved every single book he wrote. But while they were all awesome, I have to be honest and admit his last books while excellent never gave me that
It may be my unfamiliarity with Terry Goodkind's offerings that prompts this review. I've read the first three novels of the Sword of Truth series, but Goodkind's writing, specifically his dialogue, struck me as pedantic and unbelievable, even though the setting was interesting, so I stopped reading.I heard about this book on the Sword & Laser podcast recently, so I decided to give it a look. I admire Goodkind's interest in self-publishing/distribution. I thought it was a step in the right
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