The Elfstones of Shannara
Ratings42
Average rating3.8
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Ratings42
Average rating3.8
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This story was more original and interesting (to me) than the first. I kinda zoned out during the long battle scenes, but I accept that they may have been necessary to describe the magnitude if the evil.
I really enjoyed reading this again. Sure it's derivative, but I like fantasy and this holds up pretty well. I read it first time in my late teens. I'm now in my late 40s and some books I've tried rereading don't stand up well at all, such as the Belgariad. The writing in the Shannara books is pretty decent though.
Was okay in 1984, but hey, that was some time ago. I don't really remember that much.
Series
3 primary books4 released booksThe Original Shannara Trilogy is a 4-book series with 3 primary works first released in 1977 with contributions by Terry Brooks.
Series
33 primary books37 released booksShannara (Chronological Order) is a 37-book series with 33 primary works first released in 1976 with contributions by Terry Brooks and Riccardo Valla.
Series
34 primary books37 released booksShannara (Publication Order) is a 41-book series with 36 primary works first released in 1976 with contributions by Terry Brooks, Silvia Stefani, and Riccardo Valla.
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32 primary books34 released booksShannara - Terry's Suggested Order for New Readers is a 34-book series with 32 primary works first released in 1976 with contributions by Terry Brooks, Elena Dezani Trucco, and Anna Tamagno Gea.
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