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Violence
A lot
Significant fantasy violence consistent with the Sword of Truth series
Language
Some
Moderate language in the dark adult fantasy tradition
Sexual Content
Some
Adult romantic content consistent with the Richard and Kahlan relationship
Substance Use
Barely any
Brief references
Emotional Intensity
Some
Strong Objectivist philosophical themes; the novel makes extended arguments about pacifism and its dangers
What this book is about
The eighth Sword of Truth novel features the series' signature violence and philosophical Objectivist content. Dark fantasy violence is significant. Adult fantasy readers of the series.
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Dark fantasy violence
Objectivist philosophy
Adult content
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