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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 )
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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The second in Terry Brooks' landmark new series linking the worlds of Shannara and The Word and The Void
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33 of 34 people found the following review helpful
Format: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.
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.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format: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 ;)
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 ;)
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format: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.
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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The Genesis of Shannara continues
The next in the prequel to the original Shannara series, this book picks up precisely where Armageddon's Children left off. Read more
Published 25 days ago by Keen Reader
The Elves of Cintra
The book was delivered in the usual good time and well packaged. It is the third in the series and is a good easy read for those folk interested in the Fantasy genre.
Published 7 months ago by Leo
By far the best book in the trilogy
Good character development and a very interesting world.
A great read overall that escapes the classic "the chosen one" schema even if based on it. Read more
A great read overall that escapes the classic "the chosen one" schema even if based on it. Read more
Published 22 months ago by souledge
Knight of the Word
A good 3rd in the series of the Knights of the Word. This is a prequel to the Shannara series & tells how the human and Elven races came to live through the cataclysm of a nuclear... Read more
Published on 14 April 2010 by P. BOOTH
Another Exellent Trilogy
Go forward in time to a post apocoliptic world where you follow the story of a bunvh of children saved by "Knights of the Word" in a story that has plenty of plot twists and some... Read more
Published on 7 Oct 2009 by Martin Stevens
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 on 7 Jun 2009 by M. C. Eger
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
Published on 18 May 2009 by Y. J. Fielding
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
Published on 13 May 2009 by k9dribble
Brooks linkage
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
Published on 16 Oct 2008 by Gareth Wilson - Falcata Times Blog
A sturdy middle chapter
Before reading this review ensure you have already read Armageddon's Children, the excellent start to this trilogy. Read more
Published on 25 Jan 2008 by Mr. G. Battle
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