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A marvellous fantasy trip' Frank Herbert 'If Harry Potter has given you a thirst for fantasy and you have not discovered the magic of Terry Brooks, you are in for a treat' ROCKY MOUNTAIN NEWS 'Confirms Terry's place at the head of the fantasy world' Phi
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The second book in the classic Shannara series.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I've been into fantasy books for about a year now and in my spare time I have read a wide range of excellent novels.
None of them compare to this.
The Shannara series is a ground-breaking piece of modern fantasy and "The Elfstones of Shannara" is arguably the finest book.
The story is set about 30 years after the events of the first book and is focused on a magical tree, known as The Elcrys. The tree that belongs to the Elves is dying and the force that holds demons in their evil prison is weakening...
As well as proving that he can write gripping fantasy, Terry Brooks also reveals that he is an excellent horror writer. Some of the scenes from this book, in which the heroes are stalked by dark creatures, are terrifyingly intense. Terry Brooks effortlessly creates a real sense of suffocating horror and suspense.
There is also a twist near the end of the story, but instead of springing up suddenly, little hints warn you subconciously and knaw at your brain. It makes you want to read further.
None of them compare to this.
The Shannara series is a ground-breaking piece of modern fantasy and "The Elfstones of Shannara" is arguably the finest book.
The story is set about 30 years after the events of the first book and is focused on a magical tree, known as The Elcrys. The tree that belongs to the Elves is dying and the force that holds demons in their evil prison is weakening...
As well as proving that he can write gripping fantasy, Terry Brooks also reveals that he is an excellent horror writer. Some of the scenes from this book, in which the heroes are stalked by dark creatures, are terrifyingly intense. Terry Brooks effortlessly creates a real sense of suffocating horror and suspense.
There is also a twist near the end of the story, but instead of springing up suddenly, little hints warn you subconciously and knaw at your brain. It makes you want to read further.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Turtleback
Although the influence of Tolkien is very prevalent in Sword, Elfstones is a unique creation, and marked Brooks as the best living fantasy writer. This book is such a marvel of imaginative creatures, concepts, suspense, and memorable characters that it is certainly one of my favorite books of all time. I am currently reading it for about the fourth time; and knowing Amberle's destiny makes reading about her so poignant. She is such a heroic, tragic character. Wil Ohmsford is a man, brave and resourceful. The Dagda Mor and Reaper are unforgettable villains. Eretria perhaps the most sensual character in all the books. The Ellcrys is a spectacular concept, and this book just goes on and on with one amazing concept/character/scene after another.
Allanon, the seemingly immortal Druid who guards the Four Lands throughout the books, even after his demise, is typically enigmatic and unforgettable.
This one is the most emotionally moving of all the books, in my view. I have always regarded Wishsong and Elfstones as my favorites. Wishsong will have to go some to beat this one this time around. This is simply one of the best; if not the best, fantasy novels ever written.
Bob Woodley
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Terry Brooks is a highly commended fantasy writer. Starting with the Sword of Shannara through to the First King of Shannara. His style allows readers to embark on an emotional journey from happiness to fear to frustration and more. The Druids holds the key and add pieces of the puzzle through the adventure with their ambiguity in all books. Some of these books provide greater thrilling experiences than others and The Elfstones of Shannara is one of them.
It would be cruel to reveal the plot to potential readers though I would recommend those who are debating this read, should start reading the Sword of Shannara in order to become intimate with the characters especially Allanon, the Druid, who I love despite his mysteriousness and ambiguous past. You will find at least find two characters from the series that touches your heart the most, and each reader have chosen differently who they are. So, what are yours??
It would be cruel to reveal the plot to potential readers though I would recommend those who are debating this read, should start reading the Sword of Shannara in order to become intimate with the characters especially Allanon, the Druid, who I love despite his mysteriousness and ambiguous past. You will find at least find two characters from the series that touches your heart the most, and each reader have chosen differently who they are. So, what are yours??
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Excellent buy.
I was really pleased with this. I had bought a naff copy elsewhere, and decided to pay more for another from this company. So pleased I did! Read more
Published 23 months ago by Mrs. J. A. Canfield
Sword of Shannara was terrible but this is great
I read most of The Sword of Shannara; with only 50 pages left i gave up. I thought i'd give elfstones a try because it had better reviews and it was sitting on my shelf. Read more
Published on 27 Mar 2010 by George R. J. Greaves
Shannara Rules
"The Druid of Shannara" was my first introduction to Shannara and Terry Brooks, and I have been hooked ever since. Read more
Published on 6 Aug 2009 by Tolkein
Unmatched
I have searched, unsuccessfully, for a book or series of books to match The Shannara series. There have been good reads within the fantasy genre but I have yet to be so absorbed... Read more
Published on 16 May 2009 by Horace Smith
Good right up to the end
I realy enjoyed the story and the diversity of the charicters. But i found that when i got to the end, it just kind of droped off. I cant describe it better than.. Read more
Published on 15 Dec 2007 by Mr. Ronald G. Brown
Good second book
In this book we now see the Shannara family called again to the help of the Druids. Again the main theme in all of the Shannara books. Read more
Published on 16 Feb 2007 by C. Parrott
Another book from Brooks on the future fate of the world
As with the other books about the world of tomorrow after cataclysmic catastrophes, this too presents an array of people who are alike and yet not the people of today. Read more
Published on 17 Nov 2005 by bookaholic
The best in the series.
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The magical tree known as the Ellcrys is dying. With the fading of the tree's magic, an army of demons is unleashed from beyond the boundary of the Forbidding,... Read more
The magical tree known as the Ellcrys is dying. With the fading of the tree's magic, an army of demons is unleashed from beyond the boundary of the Forbidding,... Read more
Published on 31 Jan 2005 by Ian Tapley
Wrighty's opinion
I feel that this is probably the best book in the Shannara series. I think that the way Brooks can make even the most unimaginable things imaginable is amazing. Read more
Published on 13 Sep 2004
Not enough superlatives in the english language
I may be biased, as this is the first Fantasy Novel I ever purchased back in the days of yore, but I still read and enjoy this book many years later. Read more
Published on 22 Oct 2003 by "kaladon"
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