| Richard Rahl, Lord of D'Hara, the Seeker of Truth, has been poisoned.
Naked Empire reveals that, following on from the title of Goodkind's previous book, there are many more Pillars of Creation than previously thought. In fact, an entire empire. These people are invaded and enslaved by the Imperial Order and incapable of defending themselves. Instead they poison the man who people say brings freedom to all, Richard Rahl, and blackmail him by offering him the antidote in exchange for his aid against their oppressors... | ||
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Plot & Themes Tone of book - sensitive (sigh....) FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION? - fantasy world/fantasy past Political power play Yes Political plotlets - saving govt/kingdom from external overthrow Is this an adult or child's book? - Adult or Young Adult Book Descript. of chases or violence - 10 % planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 20 % Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 20 % Descript. of society, phenomena (tech), places - 50 % Main Character Identity: - Male Profession/status: Age: - 20's-30's Main Adversary Identity: - magical being Age: - 20's-30's Profession/status: Has magical powers? Yes Eccentric: Yes How much of work is main antagonist actually present in: - an average amount How sensitive is this character? Sense of humor - Cynical sense of humor Intelligence - Smarter than most other characters Setting Terrain Not Earth, in Solar System? Yes Writing Style Accounts of torture and death? - moderately detailed references to deaths Sex in book? Yes How much dialogue? - significantly more descript than dialog |
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