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The Pillars of Creation: Book Seven of The Sword of Truth (Sword of Truth, 7) Mass Market Paperback – November 18, 2002

by Terry Goodkind (Author)
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 3,820 ratings
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In The Pillars of Creation, #1 New York Times bestselling author Terry Goodkind has created his most lavish Sword of Truth adventure yet.

The basis for the TV show The Legend of the Seeker.

Tormented her entire life by inhuman voices, a young woman named Lauren seeks to end her intolerable agony. She at last discovers a way to silence the voices. For everyone else, the torment is about to begin...

With winter descending and the paralyzing dread of an army of annihilation occupying their homeland, Richard Rahl and his wife Kahlan must venture deep into a strange and desolate land. Their quest turns to terror when they find themselves the helpless prey of a tireless hunter.

Meanwhile, Lauren finds herself drawn into the center of a struggle for conquest and revenge. Worse yet, she finds her will seized by forces more abhorrent than anything she ever envisioned. Only then does she come to realize that the voices were real.

Staggered by loss and increasingly isolated, Richard and Kahlan must stop the relentless, unearthly threat which has come out of the darkest night of the human soul. To do so, Richard will be called upon to face the demons stalking among the Pillars of Creation.

Discover breathtaking adventure and true nobility of spirit. Find out why millions of readers the world over have elevated Terry Goodkind to the ranks of legend.

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  1. Book 7 of 11
    Sword of Truth
  2. Print length
    736 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Tor Books
  5. Publication date
    November 18, 2002
  6. Dimensions
    4.36 x 1.51 x 6.71 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    9780765340740
  8. ISBN-13
    978-0765340740
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Terry Goodkind's Sword of Truth series has sold over 26 million copies in 20 languages. Before becoming a full-time writer Terry worked as a wildlife artist, a cabinetmaker and a violin maker. terrygoodkind.com @terrygoodkind facebook.com/terrygoodkind

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0765340747
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Tor Books; First Edition (November 18, 2002)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Mass Market Paperback ‏ : ‎ 736 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780765340740
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0765340740
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.36 x 1.51 x 6.71 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 3,820 ratings

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Terry Goodkind

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Terry Goodkind is a #1 New York Times Bestselling Author and creator of the critically acclaimed masterwork, ‘The Sword of Truth’. He has written 30+ major, bestselling novels, has been published in more than 20 languages world-wide, and has sold more than 26 Million books.

‘The Sword of Truth’ is a revered literary tour de force, comprised of 17 volumes, borne from over 25 years of dedicated writing. Terry Goodkind's brilliant books are character-driven stories, with a focus on the complexity of the human psyche. Goodkind has an uncanny grasp for crafting compelling stories about people like you and me, trapped in terrifying situations. With masterful storytelling, Goodkind brings us into the lives of his characters; characters that must rise to face not only challenges, but their deepest fears. For that reason, Goodkind’s characters speak to the best and worst in all of us.

While ‘The Sword of Truth’ series is confirmation enough of Goodkind’s incredible storytelling abilities, his broad talents are also clearly evident in his contemporary novels, set within our own world. His post-‘Sword of Truth’ books are a thrilling, dizzying, mix of modern narrative, with every bit of Goodkind’s masterful voice intact. The bond built between the reader and one of the world’s great authors, rises above worlds and settings, mere backdrops for Goodkind’s uniquely intricate stories of life, love, challenge, and triumph.

"My privilege in life is the joy of writing books and telling stories about people who fascinate me, the good and the bad. I am grateful to all of my readers for the critical role they play in making these books possible. Your passion is my passion, and I thank you." - Terry Goodkind

For more, please visit: http://terrygoodkind.com

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Customers find the book engaging and captivating. They appreciate the imaginative world and detailed descriptions. Many describe it as an entertaining read with stunning images. However, some readers feel the pacing is slow and difficult to follow. Opinions differ on the storyline and character development, with some finding it great and setting up for the finale, while others consider it a waste of time.

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160 customers mention "Readability"126 positive34 negative

Customers appreciate the book's readability. They find it engaging, simple to understand, and a great addition to the series.

"...book provides a "counter" to the gift which in my opinion was very interesting. I don't want to give too much away but it's worth a read...." Read more

"...IT is a good book and i'm not spoiling it for you but you will be very happy at one point in the book." Read more

"...even because of the lack of the usual main characters this book was fantastic. Cover to cover I loved it...." Read more

"...Its nice to just be able to read a good book thats a little more simplistic. The storylines are easy to follow, the charcters are very engrossing...." Read more

43 customers mention "Imagination"36 positive7 negative

Customers enjoy the book's imaginative storytelling and detailed world. They find the concept neat for a few chapters but a whole book dedicated to it is a bit much. The story is profound and interesting, making for a unique Sword of Truth experience.

"...I found the previous book - Faith Of The Fallen - to be a profound story; and it left me expecting great things from Pillars...." Read more

"I’ve learned a lot of great life lessons in Terry’s books! His characters are great examples of what humanity should be like . . ." Read more

"...target audience, his charcters took on more advanced forms and became more intricate...." Read more

"...I really adore this series and can generally stick with Goodkind while we go on seemingly unconnected tangents..." Read more

39 customers mention "Enjoyment"39 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book. They find it an entertaining read with interesting characters and a great adventure. The world and plot are enjoyable, making it a good series to follow.

"...I don't want to give too much away but it's worth a read. Yes Goodkind repeats a lot, but just skim through the parts you've heard before or know...." Read more

"...I found the tale mostly entertaining but my biggest gripes would have to be: -..." Read more

"I am absolutely have a great time reading this book. It has so many twists and turns to the story and I never quite know what to expect...." Read more

"...These books are worth a look if your looking for a good series that are easy to read and will keep you up at night wanting more." Read more

8 customers mention "Image quality"8 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's images. They find them stunning, awesome, and impressive. The storyline is slow at first but picks up in the last half.

"...Cover to cover I loved it...." Read more

"...It was an awesome picture...." Read more

"...It's very impressive, thank you for sharing your gift with the world. I Choose Life." Read more

"...culminate in this...slop..., so this ends my journey in this beautifully created world I once loved." Read more

69 customers mention "Storyline"33 positive36 negative

Customers have mixed reviews about the storyline. Some find it engaging, with a well-crafted plot that sets up the series for the finale. Others feel the world-building is unnecessary and the story lacks momentum until the final 10%.

"...Kahlan weren't crawling all over every page, but the story just seemed to lack some fire...." Read more

"...It has so many twists and turns to the story and I never quite know what to expect...." Read more

"...This book introduces the first major plot hole of the series. The whole 'goal' of the Order in this book is to bring the Keeper into the world...." Read more

"...Overall the story was okay but I wasn't really impressed and wowed by it. After the last book, however, it read better than it would have otherwise." Read more

56 customers mention "Character development"34 positive22 negative

Customers have differing views on the character development. Some find the characters interesting and well-developed, with a unique voice. Others feel some characters seem out of character or unnatural, and the storyline introduces more minor characters.

"...True I loved the series because the main characters are lovable, but I also liked it because of the new perspective with the Imperial Order...." Read more

"...some characters seemed decidedly OUT of character... this latest look at Jagang and his cronies were very dissapointing. -..." Read more

"...Terry Goodkind is a great author. He gives you such full, filled out characters and makes you really care about them...." Read more

"...His characters are great examples of what humanity should be like . . ." Read more

48 customers mention "Writing style"29 positive19 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the writing style. Some find it great and well-told, with poetry, humor, and hope. Others feel there are annoying paragraphs of exposition that give context but preach to the reader too much. They get tired of the continual hyperbole and repetition of what they already know.

"...Terry Goodkind is a great author. He gives you such full, filled out characters and makes you really care about them...." Read more

"...characters, even the developed ones, have become what feels false and preachy, not very much like real people...." Read more

"...The storylines are easy to follow, the charcters are very engrossing. I dont spend entire chapter reading about how Golum eats a fish...." Read more

"...My only wish is that they weren't quite as expensive. He's a good writer but on par or not quite as good as some of my other favorite writers who's..." Read more

27 customers mention "Pacing"6 positive21 negative

Customers find the book's pacing slow. They say it drags on for most of the book and the story doesn't really get going until 80% through the book. Some feel the end is rushed and not as well laid out as the rest of the series.

"Spoiler Alert...Hard to get into the book. Too much is repetitive & the main characthers are not in the book until towards the end. It is a NO READ...." Read more

"...The vast majority of the story was kind of slow in developing and then the end came very suddenly and was all wrapped up quickly...." Read more

"...'s writing style, his character development, and the fast pace of most of the books (except this one). His books are superior to many I've read...." Read more

"...The story moves real slow, and since she's new to the events happening in the series, you get things explained to you that have been part of all..." Read more

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  • Teresa
    5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting concept
    Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2019
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    If you've read the series then you know they always talk about the gift and what not, but this book provides a "counter" to the gift which in my opinion was very interesting. I don't want to give too much away but it's worth a read. Yes Goodkind repeats a lot, but just skim through the parts you've heard before or know. I found Jensen annoying but bearable. Richard and Khalan doesn't appear until the end! It always interesting to read about Darken Rahl's male offspring and why they are so accustomed to doing evil things (ex. Drefen).
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  • Cassie
    4.0 out of 5 stars Different analysis
    Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2001
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    Before I received my book, I read the reviews that some readers had already posted. I was amazed they could have read it within a day of publication but who cares. I was thus afraid that the book would be as bad as Soul of fire which I detested. True, Richard and Kahlan are not in it, but it starts completely differently from Soul of Fire. At least, T. Goodkind didn't start off with them getting our mouth wattered beccause they are in trouble and then leave them to their own devices for nearly 300 pages like in Soul of Fire.
    Here, we have like some reviewers said a side story. True I loved the series because the main characters are lovable, but I also liked it because of the new perspective with the Imperial Order.
    Like in Faith of the Fallen, we see what the Order is doing, we know Sebastian is a problem but we don't really know what is wrong with him. everything he preaches seemed wrong and I definitely wanted to smack Jenssenn for listining to such lies but at least we saw how people's mind work, how they would refuse what the order offers because it is slavery. We see how Richard affected D'Hara's people by changing it all for them and how they support him while most haven't even seen him.
    I was a bit disappointed not to read more of the other main characters like Adie or Zedd or the two prelates but I'm sure they'll be back in the next novel, hopefully they will along with the magic that has been missing for the past two books. Richard must definitely start to use it again!!!! and I'd like to see all the magical beings again, the slyph, the dragons and of course we need to see more of nathan and the others.
    I hope that Jensenn is not just a passing-by character because if she is, then that book would be useless. I hope being who she is, she will be a definite addition to the characters:)
    If you buy this book and expect to see the same plotline as the past 6 novels, then you're in for a big disappointment but if on the other hand you read it nearly as a side story that still completes the series then you will not be disappointed. I actually liked it because Goodking change the usual plotiline he's been using. Richard and Kahlan reunited, big trouble, then they get separated to be reunited again. That was getting tiresome, afterall. But I wouldn't mind if Goodkind got back to the original storyline with a slight change being these two sticking together for once!
    IT is a good book and i'm not spoiling it for you but you will be very happy at one point in the book.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars bought pillars of creation with the promise for 3.98 more I would be able to hear it also, please give back my 3.98
    Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2014
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    You offered for 3.98 to add the narrated version of the pillars of creation, however I am angered that it went to a 3rd tablet and not the 2nd tablet that I placed the book order on theoffer was made after buying the book and so I thought itwas a great deal but Iit did not go tomy 2nd tablet, it went to a tablet that I have not used for a while the audio narrative did not the boo I have the book. I want to listen to it also because of your offer. I would like toget the 3.98 reimbursed to my account and if not then put it as a credit to use at my convience. My bank card is being changed because of so much fraudulent activites from certain subscriptions that they wont stop charging me for business I have asked politely for them to end my services and stope charging me. I am not speaking of you all you have been real good to me and my needs, however it feels like I just got stolen from again, so please dont take away my book just make it to where I cand hear it, like your promotion said since I bought the book for 3.98 more I would be able to listen to is as well, but they did not put them together the book is on my tablet I use all the time known as the second tablet. Yet the audio pard went to the 3rd tablet which has been broken for months. Please as a courtesy to me a loyal customer if you cannot reimburse me then could you give me credit for the inconvenience? I tried to do it again but it kept saying that I had to pay again for the book but the price went way up to 14.95. As you can see I spen a lot of money today. I am glad I paid attention or I might have done it with all 5 purchases. Yet I dont know if it went throught the 2nd time on 2nd tablet because like I said they sent wispersinc to 3rd tablet not second so I tried to get the deal fixed.please look into this matter I am changing my card in a few days because my account has been compromised for a few months now, because of overdrive pro wont stop charging me 20 dollars a month for services I dont use and I called them and texted them and went to there sight and demanded that they discontinue my services, but they won. Please I implore you give me credit for this blunder you sight has made if I order my book on tablet 2 why whould your websight get confused and use a totally different tablet to send the wispersinc to??? Sorry for taking up a lot of time from writing so long. I am not mad you all have been reall good to buy through, and promt. I never thought your system would have been likely to be a problem. Have a nice day, god bless you, and blessed be.
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  • Daniel Beal
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
    Reviewed in Canada on June 5, 2024
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    The book hardcover was in pristine condition
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  • Robert Parrell
    4.0 out of 5 stars Cover picture in listing is not the cover you receive
    Reviewed in Sweden on August 31, 2024
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    Bought this listing specifically because it showed the black bordered cover. Got a completely different one with a green spine. Book's fine though even if it doesn't match the rest
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  • Shae
    4.0 out of 5 stars Super série de livres
    Reviewed in France on June 25, 2024
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    J'adore tout ce qui est heroic fantasy et cette série est vraiment vraiment incroyable.

    Je n'arrive jamais à lacher les livres.

    L'auteur a tellement d'idées et je trouve qu'il n'y a pas de répétitions tout au fil des différents tomes.

    Vraiment super pour s'évader et rever et aussi avoir des angoisses et des peurs en fait car la qualité descriptive est incroyable.
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  • Marcos
    3.0 out of 5 stars Está bien
    Reviewed in Spain on October 22, 2015
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    El libero está bien, pero llevo leído un 60% y todvía no han aparecido ni Richard ni Kahlan, que son los protagonistas principales de la Saga.
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  • K. Greve
    5.0 out of 5 stars Terry Goodkind wird nie langweilig!
    Reviewed in Germany on November 4, 2003
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    Entgegen vielen anderen, wie man sieht, finde ich das siebte Buch der unsterblichen Geschichte um Richard genauso hervorragend wie die Vorgänger. Es ist erfrischend, dass mit Jensen ein neuer Charakter vorgestellt wird, Goodkind legt wieder mal eine Fantasie an den Tag, die kaum zu toppen ist. Lageweile kommt nicht eine Sekunde auf, die Charaktere sind lebendig, die Welt ist so farbenfroh wie man es als "Sword of Truth"-Leser gewohnt ist und zu schätzen weiß. Für mich bleibt nichts zu wünschen übrig, außer natürlich dass diese Serie noch viele weitere Bände umfassen wird! Glatte 5 Sterne!!!
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