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Title: The Sword of Shannara Trilogy by Terry Brooks ISBN: 0-345-45375-1 Publisher: Del Rey Pub. Date: 27 August, 2002 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $35.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 3.87 (39 reviews)
Rating: 2
Summary: Not a bad 1st book, but Brooks improves with experience
Comment: A pair of brothers sets out from their idillyic home in order to save the world from destruction. They need to find a magic talisman (sword) that will destroy the evil wizard-turned-evil-spirit. Along the way they are assisted by a company of companions they meet along the way including a druid (wizard), fighter, theif, ranger/tracker etc. The band of heros and many of the events seem far to similar to Lord of the Rings to be coincidence, but not as well executed as Tolkein. The characters are very cardboard and immature and there are a few big problems with the writing. However, the ending was a pleasant surprise - not to give it away but the way in which the 'bad guy' is defeated was original and interesting.
That all said I believe this was Brooks' first book. I read one of his later books before I read this one, and found the newer books much better, so I guess he just had to practice and grow a bit. He learns to write more believable and human characters, and develops some of his own ideas instead of relying on "borrowing" from Tolkein.
Really you could skip this trilogy and go to Brooks' later stuff. I prefer Scions of Shannara to this trilogy, although those of you who prefer to read complete series may want to wade through Sword first to learn the background of the Shannara world.
Rating: 5
Summary: Excellent fantasy from an excellent writer
Comment: This was my second time through the Shannara books and although the first book didn't quite hold up to my memory the other two were even better the second time around. For fans of fantasy these three novels serve as a great follow up to reading the Lord of the Rings and are well worth the price. The only criticism I have of the writing is that at times the dialougue seems a bit flat. However, this gets better as the series goes on. I had the privialge to meet Mr. Brooks this last September and get this book autographed by him. In addition to signing books he also took time to do a short reading, a question and answer time and talk with every customer. His signings are just as highly recommended as his novels. For any fan of fantasy this is a must read.
Rating: 5
Summary: LOVED it
Comment: I love the way Brooks writes. He keeps the readers attention, but he dosen't make them feel overwhelmed with all the information.
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Title: The Heritage of Shannara by TERRY BROOKS ISBN: 0345465547 Publisher: Del Rey Pub. Date: 26 August, 2003 List Price(USD): $35.00 |
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Title: First King of Shannara by Terry Brooks ISBN: 0345396537 Publisher: Del Rey Pub. Date: 29 January, 1997 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: Jarka Ruus (High Druid of Shannara, Book 1) by TERRY BROOKS ISBN: 0345435737 Publisher: Del Rey Pub. Date: 26 August, 2003 List Price(USD): $27.95 |
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Title: Morgawr (The Voyage of the Jerle Shannara, Book 3) by TERRY BROOKS ISBN: 0345435753 Publisher: Del Rey Pub. Date: 26 August, 2003 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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Title: Antrax (The Voyage of the Jerle Shannara, Book 2) by Terry Brooks ISBN: 0345397673 Publisher: Del Rey Pub. Date: 27 August, 2002 List Price(USD): $7.99 |
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