Terry Goodkind - Fantasy writer dies

Dr. Drib · 09-22-2020, 08:22 PM

Terry Goodkind died September 17, 2020.

Camellia · 09-22-2020, 08:50 PM

The notice posted by his publisher on their website:

https://www.tor.com/2020/09/17/terry...eath-obituary/

pwalker8 · 09-23-2020, 07:50 AM

I remember when he first hit the scene with the Wizard's First Rule. It wasn't exactly my cup of tea, but he certain had a lot of success and made a big impact.

DiapDealer · 09-23-2020, 09:08 AM

A lot of people loved Sword of Truth. I wasn't one of them, but it's impossible to deny he was influential in the genre. For the record, though: he didn't write fantasy. He said so himself in an interview in 2003.

SleepyBob · 09-23-2020, 09:42 AM

I've actually have Wizard's First Rule in my library holds so I can re-read the series. It's an enjoyable series for the first dozen books, if you can ignore the (wrong-headed, IMO) philosophising that is stuffed in.

Luffy · 09-23-2020, 01:03 PM

RIP. I haven't read any of his books, but I might now.

Quoth · 09-23-2020, 01:56 PM

I found the Sword of Truth Series increasingly toxic and needed brain bleach. So never read anything since.

Dr. Drib · 09-23-2020, 05:23 PM

I heard that fantasy writer Terry Goodkind died from Covid. I've only seen this from one source, by the way, and I haven't looked very hard beyond that one source.

Many people loved his fantasy novels and a number of people didn't care for them at all. So - for the record - for those individuals who loved his writings and the world and characters he created in his fantasy novels, my condolences to his fans. I know this is one fantasy writer who will be missed by a number of people.

I'm just saying.

Mnementh · 09-23-2020, 05:31 PM

I loved The Sword of Truth series and am gutted to hear of Terry's passing.

While some of the philosophising in the books was rather blatant I don't feel it detracted from the story, I read it in the context of the story and didn't try and apply it to real life, probably why it didn't bother me.

Terry's characterisations were fantastic imo and that's what has always drawn me in to any series.

He will be sadly missed RIP

PurpleStar · 09-23-2020, 08:58 PM

Sad. I read the whole Wizard's First Rule series.

Pizza_Cant_Read · 10-11-2020, 12:37 PM

Finally my saved passwords on my computer had a hiccup so I haven’t bothered logging in for awhile but RIP Terry Goodkind. I read several of his books as a kid and loved them but later in the series he did begin coming off a bit dystopian Ayn Randish. That said he will always be one of my favorite Fantasy authors.

Tarana · 10-11-2020, 04:52 PM

His personal arrogance offended me so I never read past the first novel (which was good). I do sympathize with his family and fans for his loss.

SleepyBob · 11-03-2020, 11:09 AM

I was just looking at the summary they have for "Wizard's First Rule" at our library:

Quote:

The peaceful land of Westland has long been protected by an eastern barrier. That barrier, however, is about to falter, unleashing a diatribe of evil.

Any idea what they meant to say instead of diatribe?
"Surrender now, or I will lecture you for hours!"

pdurrant · 11-03-2020, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SleepyBob

Any idea what they meant to say instead of diatribe?

deluge?

SleepyBob · 11-03-2020, 12:56 PM

Hmm, maybe.

09-22-2020, 08:22 PM	#1
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09-22-2020, 08:50 PM	#2
Camellia She / Her Posts: 48 Karma: 13653962 Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Australia Device: Kobo Forma	The notice posted by his publisher on their website: https://www.tor.com/2020/09/17/terry...eath-obituary/

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pwalker8 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 7,195 Karma: 70314280 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA Device: iPad Pro, iPad mini, Kobo Aura, Amazon paperwhite, Sony PRS-T2	I remember when he first hit the scene with the Wizard's First Rule. It wasn't exactly my cup of tea, but he certain had a lot of success and made a big impact.

09-23-2020, 09:08 AM	#4
DiapDealer Grand Sorcerer Posts: 27,546 Karma: 193191846 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: Nexus 7, Kindle Fire HD	A lot of people loved Sword of Truth. I wasn't one of them, but it's impossible to deny he was influential in the genre. For the record, though: he didn't write fantasy. He said so himself in an interview in 2003.

09-23-2020, 09:42 AM	#5
SleepyBob Evangelist Posts: 420 Karma: 8522810 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Wisconsin, USA Device: Kindle PW3	I've actually have Wizard's First Rule in my library holds so I can re-read the series. It's an enjoyable series for the first dozen books, if you can ignore the (wrong-headed, IMO) philosophising that is stuffed in.

09-23-2020, 01:03 PM	#6
Luffy Wizard Posts: 4,461 Karma: 429063498 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Mauritius Device: Kindle Paperwhite 4	RIP. I haven't read any of his books, but I might now.

09-23-2020, 01:56 PM	#7
Quoth the rook, bossing Never. Posts: 11,091 Karma: 85874891 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Ireland Device: All 4 Kinds: epub eink, Kindle, android eink, NxtPaper11	I found the Sword of Truth Series increasingly toxic and needed brain bleach. So never read anything since.

09-23-2020, 05:23 PM	#8
Dr. Drib Grand Sorcerer Posts: 44,737 Karma: 55645321 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Peru Device: Kindle: Oasis 3, Voyage WiFi; Kobo: Libra 2, Aura One	I heard that fantasy writer Terry Goodkind died from Covid. I've only seen this from one source, by the way, and I haven't looked very hard beyond that one source. Many people loved his fantasy novels and a number of people didn't care for them at all. So - for the record - for those individuals who loved his writings and the world and characters he created in his fantasy novels, my condolences to his fans. I know this is one fantasy writer who will be missed by a number of people. I'm just saying.

09-23-2020, 05:31 PM	#9
Mnementh Groupie Posts: 183 Karma: 3633418 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: UK Device: Kobo Libra	I loved The Sword of Truth series and am gutted to hear of Terry's passing. While some of the philosophising in the books was rather blatant I don't feel it detracted from the story, I read it in the context of the story and didn't try and apply it to real life, probably why it didn't bother me. Terry's characterisations were fantastic imo and that's what has always drawn me in to any series. He will be sadly missed RIP

09-23-2020, 08:58 PM	#10
PurpleStar Wizard Posts: 1,620 Karma: 11387182 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Canada Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Clara 2E	Sad. I read the whole Wizard's First Rule series.

10-11-2020, 12:37 PM	#11
Pizza_Cant_Read Sentient Sauce Posts: 460 Karma: 2519794 Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: China Device: 9th Gen Oasis	Finally my saved passwords on my computer had a hiccup so I haven’t bothered logging in for awhile but RIP Terry Goodkind. I read several of his books as a kid and loved them but later in the series he did begin coming off a bit dystopian Ayn Randish. That said he will always be one of my favorite Fantasy authors.

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10-11-2020, 04:52 PM	#12
Tarana Wizard Posts: 3,977 Karma: 38840460 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Minneapolis Device: PWSE, Voyage, K3, HDX, KBasic 7 & 8, Nook Glo3, Echos, Nanos	His personal arrogance offended me so I never read past the first novel (which was good). I do sympathize with his family and fans for his loss.

11-03-2020, 12:56 PM	#15
SleepyBob Evangelist Posts: 420 Karma: 8522810 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Wisconsin, USA Device: Kindle PW3	Hmm, maybe.