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The Omen Machine Review
There has been a tremendous amount of hype revolving around the release of this novel, beginning early last year with the announcement that Terry Goodkind would be returning to the beloved world of Richard and Kahlan, once again. Having completed the 12th novel of the 'Sword of Truth' series with the grand finale 'Confessor', most believed Goodkind had closed off this world and had moved onto other stories. However, that seemed to change sometime after 2009 when, a somewhat chilled response to his 'Law of Nines' mainstream thriller resulted in seemingly less interest than had been expected.Fast forward to early 2010 when, much to the amazement of readers and long-time series fans, a new Richard and Kahlan novel was announced. Thus began a year and a half long wait, rife with speculation, excitement, and even a little fear for what would become of the protagonists and the world we had thought closed. Fans were given great reason to expect good things when it was announced, 'The Omen Machine' was not an unnecessary extension of the 'SoT' series, but would in fact be a new storyline, perhaps even a new trilogy or series all-together.
Let me be up front and say that I have long enjoyed many of the 'Sword of Truth' series books, particularly the early novels. I consider 'Stone of Tears' and 'Faith of the Fallen' to be one of the best (at very least in the top rank best books overall). In addition, between long waits for other stellar fantasy books (eyes towards you, Mr. Martin), I have enjoyed multiple re-reads from the 'Sword of Truth' and even a romp through 'The Law of Nines'. That said, I can certainly understand and agree with the complaint that later books in the series felt "too preachy". A lot of repetitive dialogue with less forward progression than had come previous. While the books were all well and good, in comparison, the later portions of the 'Sword of Truth' are just not as enjoyable as the early novels.
Getting that out of the way up front, I am ecstatic to say, 'The Omen Machine' is not only a thoroughly good read, it is a stunningly bright star of a novel that excels on virtually all levels. Terry Goodkind has successfully swooped in and picked up right where 'Confessor' left off (to the day!) and began anew with a much faster paced novel, a shorter read, that feels much more aligned with the speed and the exhilaration of the early books -- yet stands firm in its own right. Promise made and promise kept, the 'SoT' is over, all rise the 'The Omen Machine'.
I had expected to spend about 4-5 days reading this book and I surprised myself when the final clock came in at just under 1.5 days. I didn't care to put it down and at a brisk 540 some odd pages, you'll probably feel the same.
There are a handful of all-new characters introduced, including 2, in particular, that give a completely new name to villainy and danger. Both Richard and Kahlan grow in surprising ways and at least 1 significant event from the past is rediscovered in a brutally enlightened, new way. Best of all, the book rises to a fantastic climax and then concludes with clear foreshadowing of something even greater. A wonderfully satisfying read.
Overall, this is an excellent novel that will appeal to readers of almost any type, even the most fidgety contemporary fan (which I am sad to admit I have grown into) will find a lot to love here. Someone else said it early today and I agree; while it is certainly helpful to have read prior R&K/SoT novels for a fuller comprehension of the backstory, this novel is perfectly packaged as a stand-alone. New readers should not hesitate to try this book even as their first foray into the world. I would even recommend it to readers that may have tried Terry Goodkind in the past, but were perhaps turned off by the size, philosophy, or even voice/style of his prior books.
After much anticipation and the admitted fear of being let down, I am happy to give this book a well-deserved 5-out-of-5 stars with a definite recommendation. Enjoy.
The Omen Machine Overview
Hannis Arc, working on the tapestry of lines linking constellations of elements that constituted the language of Creation recorded on the ancient Cerulean scroll spread out among the clutter on his desk, was not surprised to see the seven etherial forms billow into the room like acrid smoke driven on a breath of bitter breeze. Like an otherworldly collection of spectral shapes seemingly carried on random eddies of air, they wandered in a loose clutch among the still and silent mounted bears and beasts rising up on their stands, the small forest of stone pedestals holding massive books of recorded prophecy, and the evenly spaced display cases of oddities, their glass reflecting the firelight from the massive hearth at the side of the room.Since the seven rarely used doors, the shutters on the windows down on the ground level several stories below stood open as a fearless show of invitation. Though they frequently chose to use windows, they didn't actually need the windows any more than they needed the doors. They could seep through any opening, any crack, like vapor rising in the early morning from the stretches of stagnant water that lay in dark swaths through the peat barrens.The open shutters were meant to be a declaration for all to see, including the seven, that Hannis Arc feared nothing.#1 New York Times-bestselling author Terry Goodkind returns to the lives of Richard Rahl and Kahlan Amnell—in a compelling tale of a new and sinister threat to their world.Want to learn more information about The Omen Machine?
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