Pillars of Creation
Terry Goodkind's Pillars of Creation (2001) is a historical fantasy novel. It deals with magic, inheritance, young women and Richard Rahl.
Open Library readers give it an average of 3.6 out of 5 from 20 ratings, and 43 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 32 editions.
At about 596 pages, most readers finish it in 10–11 hours.
About Pillars of Creation
Jennsen, the illegitimate daughter of Darken Rahl, flees her home into the shadows of Lord Richard Rahl's domain with a spy sent by Emperor Jagang, the enemy of D'Hara. Pursued by dark forces Jennsen searches for a sorceress she thinks holds the keys to her destiny.
Quick answers
Who wrote Pillars of Creation?
Pillars of Creation was written by Terry Goodkind and first published in 2001.
What genre is Pillars of Creation?
It is usually shelved as Historical Fantasy.
How long is Pillars of Creation?
The median edition has 596 pages, about 10–11 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to Pillars of Creation?
Readers who like it often enjoy Cloud Atlas, Stardust and The Great Hunt (The Wheel of Time Book 2).
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