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Wizard's First Rule

Terry Goodkind (1994)

SubgenreEpic Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingHard R
Pages579 (Chunky (400-600))
SettingSecondary World
CSM age18+
Goodreads4.12/5 (254350)

Content levels

ViolenceGraphic
Sexual contentSteamy
LanguageModerate

Heroine archetypes

Mysterious HeroineFugitive

Protagonist archetypes

Chosen OneReluctant HeroQuest

Synopsis

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 grandfather 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.

Wizard's First Rule: content & age rating

Intended for adult readers (18+).

This book contains extremely graphic violence including torture, dismemberment, and sexual violence. The series is known for explicit scenes of sadism and mature sexual content. Not appropriate for teens.

What to know going in

This book has graphic violence, steamy sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include sexual assault, torture, graphic violence, gore, and murder (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Adult readers will appreciate the epic scope, complex magic system, and high-stakes quest to stop a tyrannical dark lord.

Tags

Epic FantasyHigh FantasyQuest FantasySword and Sorcery