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The Law of Nines

By: Terry Goodkind
Narrated by: Mark Deakins
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Turning 27 may be terrifying for some, but for Alex, a struggling artist living in the Midwest, it is cataclysmic. Something about this birthday, his name, and the beautiful woman whose life he has just saved has suddenly made him - and everyone he loves - a target. A target for extreme and uncompromising violence...

©2009 Terry Goodkind (P)2009 Penguin

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3 1/2 stars

First, you really should read the Sword of Truth series before reading this book (all of it), its almost a sequel (as much as Debt of Bones is a prequel).

Second, I was somewhat disappointed with this book, it just Isn't at the same level of quality as his other books (even Naked Empire had smoother writing at least). I think the problem here is that he's trying to write a much shorter book than what he's use to, and it shows. For those of you that didn't like all the philosophy in the SoT books, good news, its only alluded to and there are no speeches :) (Though, again, the bad guys are motivated by their hatred of all things good, etc... I'm an Objectivist and even I get tired of it...)

Not a bad book, but not up to par with other similar books - perhaps a bit better than Dean Koontz has been recently.

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New Fantasy

This is a wonderful new fantasy by Terry Goodkind. If you are a fan of Terry's other series SOT you will enjoy this new one as well.

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loved it

a great continuation of a great story i read growing up. truth has been found.

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Fascinating

At first it was confusing and unlike his other books, BUT, as the storyline began to be filled in...it became more intriguing and more related to his previous books. I was sad when it ended but look forward to a sequel!

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The Sword of Truth Alternate!

I'm a huge fan of the Sword of Truth series, by Terry Goodkind. When I heard about this book I originally avoided it however now that I see how it ties in with the original time line, in a weird sort of way, I'm going to include it with my list of great reads!

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Great Triller!

Would you consider the audio edition of The Law of Nines to be better than the print version?

Yes

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Law of Nines?

The interaction of the 'other human' Jacx in our 'world;.

What does Mark Deakins bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

The pace and the voice inflection the performace makes the book come alive in my mind.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The death of the main characters mom and his gradfather.

Any additional comments?

It would be a great standalone low budget movie. However if this in addition to The Sword of Truth movies this could definately be a blockbuster. The book was very enjoyable and wish there were more novels to move the strory forward and to a conclusion.

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great story

I loved it. my only regret is that the sequel doesn't exist yet! waiting waiting

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I wish this story was continued

The book was a great way to tie the sword of truth to modern times.

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gore suddenly got very descriptive lol

gore suddenly got very descriptive in this book. "flesh bone sinew tendon muscle " get used quite often. not bad tho nice concept.

tho the book never explains what the fuck the law of nines is. thumbs up

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Fantastic!

My only Complaint is that I wish it was a little bit longer! Couldn't Put it down. Terry Goodkind has never disappointed me yet!

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