Book Description
From Terry Kay, one of America's most gifted storytellers, comes a poignant novel of love, acceptance, and the wonders of the world in which we live.
In the summer of 1948, Noah Locke arrives in the small North Carolina hamlet of Bowerstown, set deep in the Valley of Light. A quiet, simple man and army veteran, Noah is haunted by the horrors he witnessed when his infantry unit liberated Dachau. Wandering the South, he seeks both to escape the past and to find a place to call home.
Noah is initially treated with amusement by the people of Bowerstown -- until he begins fishing. For Noah possesses an almost magical ability with a rod and reel. He soon becomes the talk of the valley and is urged to stay long enough to participate in the annual school fishing contest. He agrees, finding lodging in an abandoned shack by what is known as the Lake of Grief, which the locals believe holds no fish. Noah knows they are wrong; beneath the water is a warrior bass waiting to test Noah's gift. But above the water, Noah's innocence catches the heart of Eleanor Cunningham, whose husband supposedly killed himself after returning from the war. Over the course of a week, Noah will be led into the private lives of the residents of the Valley of Light, will join them as they mourn a tragedy, and will experience a miracle that will guide him home at last.
Uplifting, memorable, and deeply emotional, The Valley of Light is the finest work to date from a brilliant teller of heartfelt tales.
Customer Reviews:
Light reading.......2007-05-13
I bought this book after seeing the Hallmark movie on T.V. which I throughly enjoyed. The movie was much like the book, with minor differences. Of course, the book had more details that explained the characters better. I'm not a fishing enthusiast, however, it was an interesting theme. I'm always looking for an appropriate book for my teenagers. There is one "PG-13" paragraph in the book where the main character, Noah, thinks back about a girl he use to know. Aside from this, it's a very "clean" book.
"But we live with what's given us, don't we? " "I guess so ," he replied........2007-03-09
It's oft been said,that there are only two types of novels. One,"A Man went on a Journey" and two, "A Stranger Came to Town" This beautiful story is of the second type.
This is the first novel of Terry Kay's that I've read;and it leaves me wanting to read more.I have a fondness for earthy novels of the American South.I never get enough of Erskine Caldwell,William Faulkner,Steinbeck,Twain, and recently,Melinda Haynes,and now I've found another in Terry Kay. If you like reading about these "Salt of the Earth" people being written about with a great command of feeling,description,understanding,love and compassion;you'll love this book.
As you read this story,you will feel you are among these people,experienceing all their hopes,trials,happiness,sorrow and experiences. When you finish the story ,you feel that you would love to visit the place where all this took place,meet some of the people and maybe even "toss in a line" ;or even spend a little time with the author. Too bad, but 1948 is a long time ago,everything has changed in 60 years; so we have to be content with the writings of authors such as Terry Kay;and be thankful for them.
He has crafted a haunting story,filled with wonderful characters and writes lines that make you appreciate the thoughts that generally one marches past without appreciating.
A man wanders into town,stays a brief time and leaves the town and people changed forever.I can only imagine the sequels that Kay could write in follow up to Noah in his future travels,what a character!
When I read a book ,I take notes of great lines ,and this book is full of them. Here are a few of my favorite among many;
"He's like a politician. Wants what he wants,but wants somebody to
give it to him."
"..and the talk would spread like a flash fire in a field of dry
grass..."
"People like Noah made their way through life on tiptoes,afraid of
being heard,or seen,she believed."
"One day,she wanted to see such places,to eat the fruits of history off
the tress that carried them."
"Having a man in the kitchen was like having a donkey at a dance."
"They'd all been living on hope,waiting on some kind of miracle, but
they all knew it was hope that rested on quicksand."
And how about this one?
"You're gonna make a great ghost when you die",Moody said.
"Why's that? Taylor asked.
"You so easy to see through," Moody told him.
This book is a real treasure.
The Valley of the Light.......2007-01-30
I have not read the book. I caught the movie last night, It wasa fabulous film, so serene and peaceful. I dozed off for minute, not out of boredom, but out of athe peaceful refreshing feeling it gave me.
It left me waiting and wondering if there was ging to be a wedding, when I saw gim make it back after speaking to Little Barry on the bus.
Beautiful Book.......2006-04-03
Fantastic imagery. Interesting, yet melancholy story set in a pituresque time and place. I highly recommend it!
Sweet Southern Story.......2005-03-12
This book is delightful. Terry Kay slowly and deliberately draws a tale that seems to be primarily about fishing, but is actually a story of the effect people have on each other and about life itself. A gifted fisherman comes into a small southern community and forever changes it and everyone in it. This book was a very satisfying read.
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Well Done.......2007-03-24
I was beginning to think there was no such thing as a good Christian romance novel until I read this book, and I was surprised by how much I enjoyed it. The novel is well-written with an interesting plot; in 1898 a struggling family moves from San Francisco to become farmers in the Salinas Valley. Once in the valley, they continue to struggle as they deal with drought. I thought the setting and the author's description of both San Francisco and the Salinas Valley were wonderful. Since I spent the first half of my childhood near where the novel took place, it was almost like a trip down memory lane. The characters are well-developed and believable, especially the heroine Carrie. She is a good person who works hard but still has some realistic human flaws. She is a pessimist and irritated by her father's unfulfilled dreams, and she continues to be irritated as a local farmhand, Matt, seems to share in her father's dreams. This novel is a beautiful story of personal spiritual growth, which the author manages to convey without being overly preachy. I appreciated this novel and thought it was very nicely done.
Good, easy reading.......1999-07-27
The writing was easy to follow and interesting. I thought it was a quick and enjoyable read and I would recommend it.
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By the dawn's early light: A novel
Dante Anthony Puzzo
Manufacturer: Randatamp Press
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From Publishers Weekly:
An enigmatic young man's preternatural gift for fishing changes the fabric of a rural North Carolina village during the post-WWII years in Kay's latest, a dreamy, poignant and richly written novel, marred somewhat by slow pacing. Noah Locke, a quiet, earnest veteran from Georgia, arrives in Bowerton, called by some the Valley of Light, and quickly becomes known for his fishing skills; the welcoming locals promptly invite him to participate in their upcoming fishing contest. He settles in, earning his keep as a housepainter, and soon meets Eleanor Cunningham, a comely young widow whose husband died, an apparent suicide, after coming home from the war. Their romance develops hesitantly, largely due to Noah's shyness, and while Kay pens some lovely scenes of rural life, the narrative doesn't move much faster. Before the contest commences, a young boy whom Noah had befriended goes missing and, after several agonizing days, Noah finds the body. He realizes that the boy died trying to catch a legendary fish that Noah himself had been chasing, after hearing about it from a benevolent but mysterious old man. Kay's lush descriptions form a shimmering backdrop to his gracefully drawn protagonists, but the romance is somewhat predictable, and the fishing subplot-the search for a mythic bass-does not fully sustain narrative tension. Kay (To Dance with a White Dog) comes close to generating suspense in the chapters describing the questionable conduct of Eleanor's husband following the war, but it's too bad there isn't a more compelling plot to anchor the graceful writing.
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- wizard set
- Great style, substance and themes.
- Sword of Truth
- Fantasy at its best!
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The Sword of Truth, Boxed Set I, Books 1-3: Wizard's First Rule, Blood of the Fold ,Stone of Tears
Terry Goodkind
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The Sword of Truth, Boxed Set I, Books 1-3 Wizard's First Rule, Stone of Tears, and Blood of the FoldThe Sword of Truth, Boxed Set I, Books 1-3 Wizard's First Rule, Stone of Tears, and Blood of the FoldBook 1: Wizards First Rule The masterpiece that started The New York Times bestselling epic Sword of TruthIn the aftermath of the brutal murder of his father, a mysterious woman, Kahlan Amnell, appears in Richard Cypher's forest sanctuary seeking help . . . and more. His world, his very beliefs, are shattered when ancient debts come due with thundering violence.In a dark age it takes courage to live, and more than mere courage to challenge those who hold dominion, Richard and Kahlan must take up that challenge or become the next victims. Beyond awaits a bewitching land where even the best of their hearts could betray them. Yet, Richard fears nothing so much as what secrets his sword might reveal about his own soul. Falling in love would destroy them--for reasons Richard can't imagine and Kahlan dare not say. In their darkest hour, hunted relentlessly, tormented by treachery and loss, Kahlan calls upon Richard to reach beyond his sword--to invoke within himself something more noble. Neither knows that the rules of battle have just changed . . . or that their time has run out. This is the beginning. One book. One Rule. Witness the birth of a legend.Book 2: Stone of Tears An Epic of Awesome PowerKahlan 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.Book 3: Blood of the Fold An Epic of Two WorldsIn a world as rich and real as our own, Richard Rahl and Kahlan Amnell stand against the ancient forces which besiege the New World-- forces so terrible that when last they threatened, they could only be withstood by sealing off the Old World from whence they came. Now the barrier has been breached, and the New World is again beset by their evil power.War and treachery plague the world, and only Richard and Kahlan can save it from an armageddon of unimaginable savagery and destruction.Terry Goodkind, author of the brilliant bestsellers Wizard's First Rule and Stone of Tears, has created his most masterful epic yet, a sumptuous feast of magic and excitement replete with the wonders of his unique fantasy vision.
Customer Reviews:
wizard set.......2007-09-12
great to get a set like this. When you finish the 1st book 2nd one is right there.
Great style, substance and themes........2007-09-11
Goodkind's writing seems to mature with each book, adding nuance and layer to his seemingly simple themes and characters, leaving the reader to wonder to themselves about what "good and evil" really are.
The stories come alive with great characters, plenty of action, and the wonderment that magical concepts add to the stories. All the fun of being a kid again, but with the adult themes that will keep you reading far into the night.
Have fun!
Sword of Truth.......2007-09-01
Very fast transaction and accurate description of the item, so I would recommend this Seller.
Fantasy at its best!.......2007-08-16
I recommend the first 3-4 volumes of this serie to every fan of good fantasy-literature.
Very creative story, fascinating characters, a lot of suspense, a lot original ideas!
It`s too bad that after "Temple of winds" the whole story started to lose its grip, logic and tended to repeat itself.
Nevertheless, as said before, the first 3-4 volumes are excellent!
Don't Buy This Set.......2007-08-05
Unless you've already read the series and just want to replace your copies, don't buy this set. I made the enormous error of purchasing this set without reading any of Goodkind's novels first. I forced my way through Wizard's First Rule and realized that I wasted my money. I have no intention of ever reading Blood of the Fold or Stone of Tears.
I have very, very few positive things to say about the Wizard's First Rule. So I'll just get the positives out of the way now. Zedd is a very likable character. Not very original, certainly, but he's kooky and funny and hard not to like. The character Giller, too, is likable after a fashion.
Well, that's about all I can say thats positive about the novel. So lets get to the negatives.
1. It's poorly written. The narrative is clumsy, the dialog is repetitive and unrealistic. Not only is the language poor, but Goodkind is unable to logically construct even a simple paragraph, let alone an entire chapter. He has a habit of meandering in his paragraphs so that the first sentence of the paragraph has absolutely nothing to do with the last sentence. This would be understandable were he writing in stream of consciousness, but, alas, he is not. He also has the annoying habit of changing the perspective of the narrator from paragraph to paragraph without informing the reader, making it difficult to sort out who thinks what.
2. The characters are detestable. As I already said, Zedd and Giller are good characters. But they are minor characters. The hero, Richard, is one of the most immediately dislikable protagonists I've ever seen. He's arrogant, whiny, awkward, stupid and completely intolerant of other people and their cultures. Which leads me to my third major criticism.
3. Inconsistent character development. Goodkind frequently changes the personality of his characters to suit the chapter. In one chapter, Richard throws a tantrum because he cannot use his right hand to do something because it is against the culture of a tribe he is visiting. A chapter or two later, he willingly eats the flesh of another person because the culture dictates he must. In addition, Richard (and the other characters) range from mind-bogglingly stupid to brilliant and back something within a couple paragraphs. Goodkind makes his characters smart when he needs to in order to advance the plot, then makes them stupid when he needs to. Richard, Kahlan, Zedd, etc., all do enormously stupid things, and then are brilliant the next chapter. And its not just one character, every character is in turns brilliant and stupid. And it seems that there is always one brilliant character and several stupid characters at any given time so there is always enough intelligence to advance the plot. What's the point of having 800 pages of character development if you just throw it away to advance the plot?
4. And speaking of the plot, the story of the Wizard's First Rule is pretty poorly devised and highly predictable. There are two major secrets in the novel, the first being the identity of the Wizard (which is readily apparent within the first 15 pages of the text) and the identity of the Traitor (which is apparent as soon as it is learned that Richard was betrayed). And despite how painfully obvious who these characters are, Goodkind painstakingly devotes hundreds of pages to discovering their identities. It's terribly painful clawing your way through this book when you already know how all the big secrets and how the book is going to end within the first few chapters.
5. Plot-lifting. In a lot of ways, Wizard's First Rule is a dumbed down version of Robert Jordan's the Wheel of Time. Richard is essentially Rand Al'Thor, the Dragon Reborn, though he is purely a good character and destined only to help the world. Kahlan Amnell and the Confessors are utterly identical in every way to Jordan's Aes Sedai. The torture and training Richard endures is identical (and often down to the very wording) to the training Egwene Al'Vere endures. Darken Rahl is a very poor rip off of Shai'Tan, the Dark One (and, for that matter Darth Vader of Star Wars fame). There is very, very little of Goodkind's original thought in the Wizard's First Rule, and what original thought there is is very poor.
6. Convenient Writing. Goodkind is the King of making crap up as he goes. Due to his inability to write his way out of a wet paper bag, Goodkind is constantly having to make up new powers or abilities to get his characters out of a seemingly impossible situation. The best example for this is one scene in which Kahlan, Zedd and Chase are ambushed by Darken Rahl's minions. For whatever reason, Zedd and Chase are incapacitated and Kahlan, for some other stupid reason, can't use her powers and is being raped. Suddenly, Kahlan develops a new ability that 1. has never been mentioned before, 2. she admits that she had never been able to do before, 3. must be taught by an expert, as stipulation Kahlan never met. Yet somehow, Kahlan is able to use this power and miraculously defeats the enemy. Goodkind's writing in these situations is so bad that he flat out admits what the character just did is impossible, but goes with it anyway.
In truth, I could list another dozen or so criticisms of this book. But I doubt anyone is going to read that much. My advice: If you've never read Terry Goodkind before, read him before you blow the extra money on this set. If you're an intelligent, well-read reader, you will likely hate the series and regret spending the money, as I did. You are more likely to enjoy this book if you are a child, say 10-12 years old, or you have never read a fantasy book before. If you fit into either of these categories, the cliches will not seem so bad, and the new world of fantasy will blind you to the very poor writing and storytelling. But in either of those circumstances, I would still advise against buying the set. Make sure you like Goodkind before you drop the money for three of his books. Go to the library and read a chapter or two first. There's a very good chance that you will despise this novel like most other experienced readers.
I gave this set two stars, by the way, for the reasons listed in the previous paragraph. If you're an inexperienced reader or are new to the fantasy world, this series will work well for you. In addition, Mr. Goodkind CAN write, and can write well. The Wizard's First Rule features one or two chapters that are marvelously written. But this is an extreme exception to the rule. Perhaps the later books are better, but after Book I, I will work very hard to ensure that I never read another word of Goodkind's writing.
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Confessor: Chainfire Trilogy, Part 3 (Sword Of Truth, Book 11)
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ASIN: 0765315238
Release Date: 2007-11-13 |
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Descending into darkness, about to be overwhelmed by evil, those people still free are powerless to stop the coming dawn of a savage new world, while Richard faces the guilt of knowing that he must let it happen. Alone, he must bear the weight of a sin he dare not confess to the one person he loves…and has lost.
Join Richard and Kahlan in the concluding novel of one of the most remarkable and memorable journeys ever written. It started with one rule, and will end with the rule of all rules, the rule unwritten, the rule unspoken since the dawn of history.
When next the sun rises, the world will be forever changed.
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Wizard's First Rule
Terry Goodkind
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- So bad, its good.
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Wizard's First Rule (Sword of Truth, Book 1)
Terry Goodkind
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Release Date: 1994-10-01 |
Book Description
Millions of readers the world over have been held spellbound by this valiant tale vividly told.
Now, enter Terry Goodkind's world, the world of The Sword of Truth.
In the aftermath of the brutal murder of his father, a mysterious woman, Kahlan Amnell, appears in Richard Cypher's forest sanctuary seeking help...and more. His world, his very beliefs, are shattered when ancient debts come due with thundering violence.
In their darkest hour, hunted relentlessly, tormented by treachery and loss, Kahlan calls upon Richard to reach beyond his sword-to invoke within himself something more noble. Neither knows that the rules of battle have just changed...or that their time has run out.
This is the beginning. One book. One Rule. Witness the birth of a legend.
"Wonderfully creative, seamless, and stirring."
-Kirkus Reviews
Customer Reviews:
So bad, its good........2007-10-09
I read this book when it was first published and thought that it was worth the read (then again, there's not much of any genre I won't read, and I was only a teenager at the time). My problem now is that since the death of Robert Jordan, I took it upon myself to actually try and slog through the Wheel of Time Series for the first time, and the similarities between this book and his series are just too "coincidental". I've read arrogant interviews with Terry Goodkind where he proclaims he has changed the genre and his books are unlike any other, but now I wonder how he had the audacity to actually voice that opinion. (Though many of the similarities are also included in his later books of the series.) Goodkind's "banelings" are remarkably similar to Jordan's "Darkfriends", the Keeper is Jordan's "Dark One", and Richard (the innocent woodsman), like Jordan's Rand (the innocent sheepherder), is usually marked by his sword. SPOILER: The paternal parentage of both boys also come into question in the books. There are many more throughout the whole series, too many for comfort. I'm not sure if anyone else has commented on this, I didn't read all 1300 reviews. Just throwing it out there. Other than that, the first 5 books in the series aren't so bad that I wouldn't read them. True, they are very cheesy and reminiscent of a bad romance novel, but like a really bad horror movie: its so bad, its good.
Poor, poor, poor.......2007-10-03
This book and the others in the series are absolutely awful. Cliches abound, narrative has no cohesion and characterizition is horrendously flat. I read this and thought it was terrible. After the series continued to be popular I read the second, thinking that the author had improved with experience. He hadn't. I actually started the third book before I realized that this series was a losing proposition. Steer clear, and spend your time on more worthwhile pursuits.
First...........2007-09-26
Well this might take a bit getting hooked into but you'll throughly enjoy it...I'm not gonna give you the gist of the book because if you're looking at it you can read what they tell you...I'll tell you how I feel about it...I felt it was a book that once you got past the filler...you got hooked to the series...get the book stick it out and be prepared to enjoy the series
A Refreshingly Good Book.......2007-09-19
There simply are not enough good current fantasy novels. This book breaks that trend. It is not a hard read, nor is it overly complex, but it is a very good read, with very personable characters, and a simultaneously heart-warming and heart-breaking story. Warning: If you are looking for a one-book read, do not read this book. At the conclusion of this book, your mouth will water for more, which is easily quenched by the increasingly long tomes that Goodkind has a gift of writing. The first six books especially in the series are defiantly among the best fantasy novels of our time. Set aside a big chunk of time and enter the world that is Terry Goodkind.
Great series...the Beginning.......2007-09-17
I actually did not start with this book. I was waiting in line at the grocery store and bought Stone of Tears. I was pleasantly surprised. I tend to read series of books and am always looking for a prolific author since I read voraciously. I have since read the entire series, twice.
As for the other reviews I've read, I am surprised because after all this is a fantasy genre. The reason I liked Terry Goodkind's writing, is that he does indeed use 'regular' names for a lot of his characters. Thank God. I have no patience for storytellers who make up bizarre sounding names for characters and places, I just skip through the names and after a while it just gets annoying to me.
Wizard's Rule was a good introduction into the wizarding world. I have tried to read Robert Jordan and others in the genre and I end up comparing them all to Terry Goodkind and come away disappointed because I really like his style of writing. I think others who have critiqued
this book harshly are thinking way too deep. And I read a lot. I can finish a 500 page book in a day, so if it doesn't hold my attention, it goes on my bookshelf as decoration.
If you aren't sure, check it out of the library, its free, and if you don't like it, you haven't spent anything but a little time.
Finally, the rest of the series has its ups and downs. But the plot moves seamlessly through all of them. My favorite...Faith of The Fallen. And remember, all reviews are subjective, they are opinions. The only way to make up your own mind is to read the book and then decide if you want to invest the time to read the complete series.
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Wizard's First Rule
Manufacturer: Tor Books
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- Wizards First Rule, Book1 of the Sword of Truth
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Wizard's First Rule (Sword of Truth)
Terry Goodkind
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Millions of readers the world over have been held spellbound by this valiant tale vividly told.
Now, enter Terry Goodkind's world, the world of The Sword of Truth.
In the aftermath of the brutal murder of his father, a mysterious woman, Kahlan Amnell, appears in Richard Cypher's forest sanctuary seeking help...and more. His world, his very beliefs, are shattered when ancient debts come due with thundering violence.
In their darkest hour, hunted relentlessly, tormented by treachery and loss, Kahlan calls upon Richard to reach beyond his sword-to invoke within himself something more noble. Neither knows that the rules of battle have just changed...or that their time has run out.
This is the beginning. One book. One Rule. Witness the birth of a legend.
"Wonderfully creative, seamless, and stirring."
-Kirkus Reviews
Customer Reviews:
Wizards First Rule, Book1 of the Sword of Truth.......2007-03-30
Excellent story with twists and curves throughout. The reader was a bit distracting in his syle of presentation, articulating each word to a point of irritation.
But that aside, the characterization was good and the sound levels consistent across the story and all of the disks.
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- History: Fiction or Science
- History: Fiction or Science
- Introduction to Solid State Physics
- Margot Fonteyn: A Life
- King Kong: Meet Kong and Ann
- Fox at the Wood's Edge: A Biography of Loren Eiseley
- How Come, I'm Still Here