Stone of Tears

Sword of Truth, Book 2

By: Terry Goodkind

Narrated by: Jim Bond

Length: 38 hrs and 34 mins

Publisher's summary

An epic of awesome power from Terry Goodkind, the second installment of the bestselling series A Sword of Truth

Kahlan has at last gained the one goal she had always thought was beyond her grasp...love. Against all odds, the ancient bonds of secret oaths, and the dark talents of men long dead, Richard has won her heart.

Amid sudden and disastrous events, Richard's life is called due to satisfy those treacherous oaths. To save his life, Kahlan must forsake Richard's love and cast him into the chains of slavery, knowing there could be no sin worse than such a betrayal.

Richard is determined to unlock the secrets bound in the magic of ancient oaths and to again be free. Kahlan, alone with the terrible truth of what she has done, must set about altering the course of a world thrown into war. But even that may be easier than ever winning back the heart of the only man she will ever love.

War, suffering, torture, and deceit lie in their paths, and nothing will save them from a destiny of violent death, unless their courage and faith are joined with luck and they find the elusive...Stone of Tears.

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©1995 by Terry Goodkind. (P)2004 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved.

cannot wait for the next book I love this story!

truly an amazing adventure! What a read! (or listen!) I will be buying the next in the series asap!

Next...

Can't wait to see what happens next.
Amazing voice and great writing.
Keep up the great work.

Good book, mediocre performance

The book had a good story, although the arc was similar to the first book. The narration / performance left a bit to be desired, although it improved a bit later in the book.

First book was great, 2nd book pales in comparison

Loved the first book. the characters, the plot, all of it was engaging and strong. I am 12 chapters into this one, and I don't know if I can finish. It's like the author forgot how to write, the difference is so stark. The dialogue is lame and cliche, he's telling instead of showing, and 12 chapters in and he's still re-telling the story from the last book with lazy writing devices. Jim Bond's reading style doesn't help, it feels so rushed and thin. I don't know what happened between the books, but I'm deeply disappointed. I hope skipping ahead will bring back the author's story telling skill, bring it back at least on par with the first book.

Nooooooooo!

the outcries of "No!" detract from the emotions of the person who said it. word of warning: Rape is frequent in the book, so beware all those with triggers

Good Read and Great continuation

This book picks up right were the previous one left off. This book splits and follows a few of the characters on there different paths. This book is more involved than the first, but the story is still just as great as the first book. The narration was not as good as the first book. The narrator starts off almost robotic, but slowly gets better. There are many adult situations in this book and it is not for young readers.

Good story, bad narration

Jim Bond is no actor. He seems well suited to the more informational material that makes up half his catalog on audible but not well suited to stories. He has a good voice but there is no believable emotion in his performance. His characters all sound very similar as well. Imagine a less nasal Ben Stein reading you a story and you get the jist. All emotional scenes come off stilted and awkward and you're just happy when you get through them. If you can read this one yourself then I recommend you do so. The story itself is great and worth the read however.

meh

I did not really care much for the voice actor. the booked seemed very bland.

My fantasy

I have loved Terry's books from the first day I read the first page. I am relistening to them!

GREAT BOOK! Gawd Awful Narrator :-(

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

I seldom leave ratings but ... This is the worst narrative I have yet to experience in my 4 years membership with Audible. The narration is mostly flat, without motion. At times mechanical. When characters change the voices are just strange.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Richard of course is my most favorite character. Although, he is quite foolish at times. The television series ruined this series of books. I have found weekly television serial a chopped and minced license of a TV director. I am glad I've found time to finally to experience the full series and delve in the full story as written by Terry Goodkind.

Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Jim Bond?

Sam Tsoutsouvas

Do you think Stone of Tears needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

Yes, absolutely. This book needs a new reading.

Any additional comments?

For you members PLEASE a new narrator.