- Hardcover: 357 pages
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster, London; 1st ed 1st printing edition (6 Sep 2004)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0743256743
- ISBN-13: 978-0743256742
- Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 16.2 x 3.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 267,903 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The danger is increasing for Grianne Ohmsford, rightful High Druid of Shannara, who has been banished to the harsh world called the Forbidding by a treasonous fellow druid. Her only hope for rescue is her nephew Pen - but Pen is under seige as well. Both he and his parents are sought by the Druids, who want to make sure that their magic will never help Grianne to return. Yet no one but Grianne is aware that her banishment into the Forbidding - accomplished with the use of dark magic - allowed the simultaneous transference of a fearsome denizen of the Forbidding back into Grianne's world. No one but Grianne is aware of its existence in the Four Lands - a creature that can take on any shape, can kill at will, and is only the harbinger of a much greater, devastating invasion.
About the Author
Terry Brooks first novel, THE SWORD OF SHANNARA, began the post-Tolkien huge boom in epic fantasy in 1977. It was a NEW YORK TIMES bestseller for five months. Since then he has written seven more SHANNARA novels, five MAGIC KINGDOM light fantasies and the KNIGHT OF THE WORD dark fantasies series. Terry Brooks divides his time between Seattle and Hawaii with his wife, Judine.
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
As Terry becomes older and writes more, as all writers, he gets better; but heres the difference from he and other writers. As he grows older he gets better and better at the same rate where as many writers slow down and stop eventually. His novels are just an example this; with this novel being one of his best yet. Some may say that if you write too many books you'll run out of ideas but Terry just keeps on rolling with each new series. I eagerly await the arrival of the final book in the series and implore you that this is not the beginning of a spiral downwards as one reviewer percieved but his steady climb upwards! It's a great novel for all ages and brings the reader into first person, feeling what the character feels and worrying for him/her as much as though they were family, whilst feeling much fear and hatred for the enemies and hating every part of their enemies malicious beings!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
After the Voyage of Jerle Shannara I was left disappointed that Brooks had somehow maintained a formula, but the magic of the company's tale was not as stong as his previous work. With the first book in the High Druid of Shannara series, Jarka Ruus, came a stronger storyline, a more entangling series of events and an underlying political plotline which allowed Brooks' mastery to come forth. In Tanequil it all moves up a notch. It's fast paced, full of backstabbing, intrigue, character development and, of course, magic. It's compulsive emotionally charged reading. The only regret you'll have is finishing it and not having Straken to read.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I am an avid fan of Terry Brooks and Tanequil has lived up to all of my expectations. The book is filled with many sub-plots between the characters which kept me gripped to the very end. Tanequil continues the story of Grianne's fight for mental and physical survival against the evil creatures of the forbidding who wish to kill or subvert her back to being the Ilse Witch. Grianne's inner struggle is an interesting sub plot amidst the fast paced action of Penderrin's search for the Tanequil and the saviour of the one he loves. The reappearance of Bek and Rue Ohmsford in this addition is an added bonus as they were my favourite characters of the Jerle Shannara series. Their dealings with the new Ard Rys and her followers is filled with suspicion and intrigue as they try to discover what has happened to their son and Grianne.
Although some may argue that Tanequil follows a plot that is recognisable to many of Terry Brooks previous novels, I believe this volume more than redeems itself with the fast paced and gripping action of the heroes and the dark political undertone of the dealings between the many foes. This book is a definite must read and I cannot wait for the final volume in this series to be pulished!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
A good read
On the run and a race agaisnt time this book is fast paced and exciting.
With druids after them as well as some very errie and evil characters in this world and in the... Read more
With druids after them as well as some very errie and evil characters in this world and in the... Read more
Published on 18 Mar 2007 by C. Parrott
Fascinating and suspenseful
This is the second book in Terry Brooks' newest series, picking up immediately after Jarka Ruus. Penderrin Ohmsford and his friends are running for their lives from the Druids, now... Read more
Published on 18 April 2005 by Kurt A. Johnson
Im not that sure......
I have been a big fan of Terry Brooks since I was very young (started reading Sword of Shannara when i was 10) and have observed how the books have changed over the years. Read more
Published on 14 Oct 2004 by C. Mcintosh
Seem to be getting worse...
I have been reading the Shannara books since Sword of Shannara in 1984. What started off as full blown fantasy has over the years turned more towards science fiction. Read more
Published on 5 Oct 2004 by Mr. P. Lockett
I sense the downward spiral beginning
Terry Brooks made his name with the Shannara series, coming back to it again and again in various trilogies (and one four-parter). Read more
Published on 28 Sep 2004 by David Roy
Tanequil - sthe story continues
This is a very good second book in the trilogy. Anyone who is a Terry Brooks fan will be glued to this book, I read it in two days. Read more
Published on 27 Sep 2004 by J ROGERS
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