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The Omen Machine (A Richard and Kahlan novel)

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The Omen Machine (A Richard and Kahlan novel)

By: Terry Goodkind
Narrated by: Sam Tsoutsouvas
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A new Kahlan and Richard fantasy novel from bestselling author, Terry Goodkind.

An accident leads to the discovery of a mysterious machine that has rested hidden deep underground for countless millennia. The machine awakens to begin issuing a series of increasingly alarming, if minor, omens. The omens turn out to be astonishingly accurate, and ever more ominous.

As Zedd tries to figure out how to destroy the sinister device, the machine issues a cataclysmic omen involving Richard and Kahlan, foretelling an impending event beyond anyone’s ability to stop. As catastrophe approaches, the machine then reveals that it is within its power to withdraw the omen . . . In exchange for an impossible demand.

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Critic reviews

‘Few writers have Goodkind’s power of creation’
Publishing News

‘Goodkind’s greatest triumph: the ability to introduce instantly identifiable characters. His heroes, like us, are not perfect. Instead, each is flawed in ways that strengthen rather than weaken their impact.’
SFX

‘A real born storyteller'
Anne McCaffrey

'Everything one could ask for in an epic fantasy'
Publishers Weekly

All stars
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Would you consider the audio edition of The Omen Machine to be better than the print version?

No because there is only half of it

Who was your favorite character and why?

Zed, I dunno why just like him.

Which scene did you most enjoy?

The one where it cuts off

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I cried when I realized it's missing half the chapters

Any additional comments?

Guys don't buy this until you see it has a run time of more than 8 hours. I've pointed this out to audible but honestly someone has to put a warning up here.

Audio Missing half the book

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The middle of the book gets really dull at places and makes you skip through but overall its a good continuation of the adventures of Richard and Kahlan.

Interesting in the beginning and at the end

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Thank you Mr Goodkind for another memorable tale .
The pace and tones of the narrater work perfectly with your tomes too.

Another stunner.

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If you could sum up The Omen Machine in three words, what would they be?

Captivating, Magical, Thrilling

Who was your favorite character and why?

Richard Cypher, to have a character that portraits every thing and nothing all at once,mythical and magical

Which character – as performed by Sam Tsoutsouvas – was your favourite?

Zedd, his portrayal was whitty, blunt and mind casting, ability to make you laugh and tutt.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

I like how the relationship between the characters was portrayed you could really feel the emotion

Excellent, A Must Read

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An excellent series of books. Exciting. Emotional. My favourite set of fantasy books so far

The best narrator of these stories so far

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