Okay, I have to say ... I struggled with myself a long time before I bought this book. Because there were a lot of differnt recensions ... so some bad ones. But I Decided to read it and judge it by myself. And I have to admit That I'm Glad That I did not listen to all of the other recensions Because I think this book is amazing. I do not know if you can compare with some legendary Terry Goodkind author ... That's not what I wanted in the first place. I wanted to read a good book and escape in a different world and live there for quit a while. And that's what the book what doing. It abduct me in a world of fantasy and entertained me quiet well. I did not find it hard to get through the 700 pages ... I was so fascinated did I read the book in less than a week. And I'm totally looking forward to read the next books!