I have read 8 parts, now I'm going to read the 9th, I think that both 7 and 8 were fascinating, other were even better, but I don't think that monologues of main character were boring, they were long, indeed, but not boring. I invite you to read "The Sword of Truth" series.
In my opinion, the "Sword of Truth" series is definitely worth reading, and if some don't think so, perhaps they prefer something else. Terry did a good job and written great series, light and...