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<blockquote data-quote="BiggusGeekus" data-source="post: 1496777" data-attributes="member: 1014">I actually think that not describing the protagonist's physical features well is a good thing.&nbsp; If you do it right, the reader can make the protagonist as the reader chooses which can create more sympathy for the protagonist.Of course in Goodkind's case he doesn't do it because he's a hack.This series is the Wheel of Time with S&amp;M.&nbsp; The plots are generated by the Plot-o-Matic-3000.&nbsp; Character motivations are assigned by a d20 roll and consulting a chart that Goodkind keeps tacked on to the wall next to the dartbord that he uses to determine the villian's distinguishing features (one of which was &quot;looks just like Richard&quot;)That being said, for awhile they were the only fantasy paperbacks I could find in airports when I was travelling a lot.&nbsp; So if you're ever stuck in an airport and don't feel like reading Crighton you can read Goodkind.But I agree with takyris.&nbsp; At this point, you've crossed the line.&nbsp; You can't just stop now!&nbsp; If you stop reading Wizard's First Rule it will be like walking out of the theater during Plan 9 From Outer Space.&nbsp; Anyone can put down a bad book.&nbsp; Few can press on and show true grit.&nbsp; And the Terry Goodkind Bondage Hour is a true highlight of modern fantasy.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="BiggusGeekus, post: 1496777, member: 1014"] I actually think that not describing the protagonist's physical features well is a good thing. If you do it right, the reader can make the protagonist as the reader chooses which can create more sympathy for the protagonist. Of course in Goodkind's case he doesn't do it because he's a hack. This series is the Wheel of Time with S&M. The plots are generated by the Plot-o-Matic-3000. Character motivations are assigned by a d20 roll and consulting a chart that Goodkind keeps tacked on to the wall next to the dartbord that he uses to determine the villian's distinguishing features (one of which was "looks just like Richard") That being said, for awhile they were the only fantasy paperbacks I could find in airports when I was travelling a lot. So if you're ever stuck in an airport and don't feel like reading Crighton you can read Goodkind. But I agree with takyris. At this point, you've crossed the line. You can't just stop now! If you stop reading [i]Wizard's First Rule[/i] it will be like walking out of the theater during [i]Plan 9 From Outer Space[/i]. Anyone can put down a bad book. Few can press on and show true grit. And the Terry Goodkind Bondage Hour is a true highlight of modern fantasy. [/QUOTE]

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