Wizard's First Rule
Wizard's First Rule is a 1994 epic fantasy novel by Terry Goodkind. Much of the action takes place in The Westland and The Midlands. It features Richard Cypher, Kahlan Amnell and Zeddicus Zu'l Zorander. It deals with wizards, Richard Rahl and magic.
Open Library readers give it an average of 4.2 out of 5 from 67 ratings, and 294 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 51 editions across 4 languages.
It runs to roughly 595 pages — 10–11 hours of reading at an average pace.
About Wizard's First Rule
Richard Cypher's father was brutally murdered a month ago, in his home with his guts ripped out of his stomach. While coping with this sudden loss, Richard saves Kahlan Amnell from four mercenaries, and with the help of Richard's friend Zeddicus Zu'l Zorander the three flee to the midlands to stop Darken Rahl's ever expanding empire. Secrets will be revealed, many will perish, and the legends begins.
Awards & lists
- ✦Locus Awards 1995 — Best First Novel (nominee)
Quick answers
Who wrote Wizard's First Rule?
Wizard's First Rule was written by Terry Goodkind and first published in 1994.
What genre is Wizard's First Rule?
It is usually shelved as Epic Fantasy.
How long is Wizard's First Rule?
The median edition has 595 pages, about 10–11 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to Wizard's First Rule?
Readers who like it often enjoy Streams of Silver, The Return of the King and The Wise Man’s Fear.
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