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  • Paperback: 400 pages
  • Publisher: Orbit (3 Jul 2008)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 184149576X
  • ISBN-13: 978-1841495767
  • Product Dimensions: 19.4 x 12.6 x 2.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 2,214 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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'Brooks has always aimed for a Tolkien level of epic, fantasy swagger in his work and The Elves of Cintra is no exception ... a worthy sequel to Armageddon's Children and a pretty damn intelligent fantasy opus... The Elves of Cintra is metaphorically rich and politically smart.' DEATHRAY 'What a gripper of a story! In the second book of the Genesis of Shannara series, Brooks delivers a tension-fuelled tale mixing Shannara fantasy with the contemporary world of the Knights of the Word' SFX 'A brilliant apocalyptic fantasy novel that will have readers on the edge of their seats from the start.' WATERSTONE'S BOOKS QUARTERLY

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Fifty years from now, our world looks very different. Governments have fallen. Thousands live in fortified strongholds; others roam the landscape as either predator or prey. Standing against the forces that have tipped the balance from good to evil are a very few heroes, men and women imbued with powerful magic and sworn to a high destiny. Logan Tom is one of those heroes. He's on a desperate quest to deliver the street kids he rescued in Seattle to safety. So, too, is Angel Perez, who is leading a second group in the Oregon wilderness where she encounters the long-hidden Elves of Cintra. And Hawk - just learning his magic - has an encounter with the mystical King of the Silver River, who promises safety for both humans and elves - if only they can reach him...

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31 of 33 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Epic Entertainment, 1 Sep 2007
By J. DENT "www.bookiemonster.com" (Cardiff) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Elves of Cintra (Genesis of Shannara) (Hardcover)
(This review also includes the prequel, Armageddon's Children--I read both books back to back and the story flows so well that it's hard to distinguish where one book ends and the other begins, so no spoilers for either!)

I didn't rush out to buy Armageddon's Children when it first came out for the simple reason that I wanted to wait until the entire trilogy was released. There aren't many books I will do this for, but Terry Brooks' "The Word and the Void" series is one of them.
For those of you who may not be aware yet, the "Genesis of Shannara" is a trilogy written to link two of Terry's best series together. Set after the events "Angel Fire East" and before the world of the Four Lands, Armageddon's Children and Elves of Cintra follow the journeys undertaken by two Knights of the Word in a post-apocalyptic world.

To some the premise of linking the two series together (rather than writing a straight sequel to the original Word and Void) may seem like a bit of a contradiction for an author who usually prefers to let his readers fill in the blanks.
However, any misgivings are sure to disappear just a few pages into Armageddon's Children. Any worries or disappointments at Terry's latest works like Straken are sure to fade, as it is soon delightfully obvious that he is back on top form.

Despite Brooks' entertaining Shannara and Landover series, Word and Void is where he really shines. This new series is a lot bleaker than the original trilogy, as the future foreseen in them has come to pass. Arthurian themes have diminished considerably, replaced instead with Messianic themes and references to Exodus (which were quite painful to read, I must admit)--not particularly disappointing, but not exactly subtle.

Subtlety is also lacking with just about any reference to things relating to Shannara. Small things that could easily be picked up by regular Brooks readers seemed to have been signposted in huge fluorescent letters. Don't expect Lynch-like subtlety from Elves of Cintra or Armageddon's Children.

Most of the characters aren't generally likeable, but they are interesting in their own ways. Every character has an event in their background that has shaped them dramatically, and breaks are often taken to explore relevant characters' backgrounds through passages bearing some resemblance to "dream sequences" the Knights of the Word experience.

But it's not even the characterization that places this book above par. It's the action and the tension--there's a constant "all or nothing" approach to the situations all the characters are facing. Things I've been wondering in my fanboy-like of moments are acted out; questions that have been tossed about by fans for years have been addressed and at times it feels like an adrenaline shot.

It was very hard to pinpoint exact things that made Elves of Cintra and its predecessor such a great read, but that is probably because even as a reviewer my mind was drawn away from the artifice and into the story.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Please give me the third one..., 18 Oct 2007
By Kaelidan (Milan, Italy) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Elves of Cintra (Genesis of Shannara) (Hardcover)
Terry Brooks strikes again.

As an eager (to say at least) reader of the former book "Armageddon Children", I could not wait to start reading the instalment of the series.

Let me start by saying that if you enjoyed the first book of the trilogy you will not be disappointed by this one, as the story continues with no solution of continuity between the two books.

What else to say? The fast-paced action, the plot twists, the great narrative style of Mr. Brooks, the focus on every single character, the thrilling setting suspended between two worlds we know are still all there.

Do I have to find a flaw? All right. I'll tell you two:
1) The last page arrives suddenly and unexpectedly, and you will find yourself very upset by reading the words "...to be continued";
2) as usually the case with Terry Brooks' books you will probably skip a few dinners and neglect some of your hobbies once you start reading ;)
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars the elves of cintra, 17 Sep 2007
This review is from: The Elves of Cintra (Genesis of Shannara) (Hardcover)
The Elves of Cintra
This is Terry Brook's latest offering, sequel to the New York Times Bestselling Armageddon's children. The story continues following the stories of Hawk and the band of street kids known as the Ghosts, the elvin boy Kirisin and the two knights of the word, Logan Tom and Angel Parez.
The story has all the trademarks that Terry Brook's fans have come to associate with him: a character driven plot, a fast pace that carries the reader along and unexpected developments that keep the reader on their toes.
As always, Terry Brooks allows the reader to engage fully and sympathise with his characters. A couple of interesting new characters are added in to the mix and the relationships and unexpected bondings grow and strengthen over the course of the book. All of Terry's novels are gripping, but this book I found literally impossible to put down once begun and am already champing at the bit for the final instalment.
The audio book is read by Phil Geganti, a narrator I had not previously heard of. He does a great job, but once again the narrator has been altered mid series. I've never seen this happen more than with Terry's novels. It's lucky that the narrators for this series were both good, but there is always the risk that the narrator for book three won't be. Why can't publishers just settle for one narrator per series and be done with it? At least listeners would know what to expect.
However, this is no reflection on Terry Brooks. As usual, The Elves Of Cintra did not disappoint, and if he continues churning out novels of the same quality, he'll be bringing enjoyment to his fans for years to come.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent reading, Terry Brooks is a genius of the 21st century.
The whole series of books by Terry Brooks is truly magical, each and every one has a special feel and story. Read more
Published 1 month ago by M. C. Eger

4.0 out of 5 stars y fielding
I have read all the Shannara books up to now and also all the Knight of the Word books. The Shannara books were getting a bit samey but I think this trio of books which links the... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars has the adrenaline pumping
I love the book, and it is a perfect follow on to Armageddon's children. I much prefer this series (and the Void series) to any of the shannara books. Read more
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The second tale in Terry's new series based in the Shannara world and continues from the first so seamlessly that it would surprise many to see it as a separate tale. Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars A sturdy middle chapter
Before reading this review ensure you have already read Armageddon's Children, the excellent start to this trilogy. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!!!
I've just finished reading this book and can say it is one of the best reads I have had for a long time. Read more
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Following on from Armageddon's Children this, like many fantasies is a tale of travel and quests! One element of the story is set in the post apocolypse scenario, while the other... Read more
Published 21 months ago by N. Brett

3.0 out of 5 stars Starts Excellently And Then Peters Out...
I was lucky enough to meet Terry Brooks recently at a book signing for The Elves of Cintra, and get my copy signed. Read more
Published 21 months ago by B. D. Wilson

4.0 out of 5 stars Another great instalment
I'm going to start out by saying the only reason I gave this four stars instead of five is that it's a part of a larger tale rather than an entire story in its own right. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Aaron C Reskew

4.0 out of 5 stars Epic back history in the making
The second tale in Terry's new series based in the Shanarra world and continues from the first so seamlessly that it would surprise many to see it as a separate tale. Read more
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