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carri0188's review against another edition
4.0
Good Adventures!
I really liked the adventures you got to go along with. It was also nice to see how the different generations handled the obstacles. Very nice read!
I really liked the adventures you got to go along with. It was also nice to see how the different generations handled the obstacles. Very nice read!
sylviaisme's review against another edition
2.0
Finalmente è finito.
Mi dispiace per la valutazione poco generosa ma il palesissimo plagio a Il Signore degli Anelli e la totale prevedibilità della saga mi hanno talmente irritata che ho fatto davvero fatica a portare a termine il terzo volume, tralasciando anche ben più di qualche paragrafo qua e là.
Probabilmente se l'avessi letto da ragazzina - e magari prima del SDA -, l'avrei apprezzato molto più, ma dopo 6 mesi dall'inizio della lettura posso solo dire di essere parecchio contenta di lasciarmi questo mattone alle spalle.
Mi dispiace per la valutazione poco generosa ma il palesissimo plagio a Il Signore degli Anelli e la totale prevedibilità della saga mi hanno talmente irritata che ho fatto davvero fatica a portare a termine il terzo volume, tralasciando anche ben più di qualche paragrafo qua e là.
Probabilmente se l'avessi letto da ragazzina - e magari prima del SDA -, l'avrei apprezzato molto più, ma dopo 6 mesi dall'inizio della lettura posso solo dire di essere parecchio contenta di lasciarmi questo mattone alle spalle.
frexam's review against another edition
5.0
I probably should not have put this in as all three books, but this is the version I was re-reading, so you get what you get. IMO The Sword, although cool as the first novel in this long series and world, doesn't hold up as much over time. I also don't recall it being a huge favorite the first time I read it. But it is still good, and first.
The second, however, is one of my favorite books of all time. 5 stars. No doubt. Why do I like it so much? The story is a unique departure, the characters and all of their sacrifices, the sadness in their triumph, it's all in there, and I like as much today as I did 35 some odd years ago.
I'll give the whole trilogy 5 stars, because I can't besmirch The Elfstones with anything less.
Technically, I haven't re-read Wishsong in ages, but I think I really liked a character in there. Jax perhaps? Its next.
The second, however, is one of my favorite books of all time. 5 stars. No doubt. Why do I like it so much? The story is a unique departure, the characters and all of their sacrifices, the sadness in their triumph, it's all in there, and I like as much today as I did 35 some odd years ago.
I'll give the whole trilogy 5 stars, because I can't besmirch The Elfstones with anything less.
Technically, I haven't re-read Wishsong in ages, but I think I really liked a character in there. Jax perhaps? Its next.
cheritee's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
betanine's review
I remember this fondly from when I started reading it in middle school before moving away and returning it to the school library. At any rate, I remember being excited about this book and wanting to come back to it. I should say, the first of the trilogy.
Reading it now, I am finding that this isn’t the right book for me. At least, not right now. I find the characters promising, but POV changes without warning and long sections of telling rather than showing have left me feeling like reading this is a big work task and I am not excited to get into it. As I own this Kindle copy of the trilogy, I’m sure I will try it again. Perhaps it will click on the next go.
Reading it now, I am finding that this isn’t the right book for me. At least, not right now. I find the characters promising, but POV changes without warning and long sections of telling rather than showing have left me feeling like reading this is a big work task and I am not excited to get into it. As I own this Kindle copy of the trilogy, I’m sure I will try it again. Perhaps it will click on the next go.
bokslukaren's review against another edition
4.75
To get submerged into a new world of magic, myth and fantasy is always a pleasure, though what I absolutely love about this book is that it takes place in our future. The medieval scene is the direct consequence of our actions with weapons of mass destruction, and the only trace of our society is the rusted girders of overgrown, decaying cities and passed-down stories of the old society known only by the Druids. It is written in a way that sets the scene, with lots of scenic and informative descriptions about society and government. I liked that belief played a big part in the story (like Peter Pan, or Coco). This book took a while to take off, and sometimes lacked the trait of being a page-turner. The ending energised me, but once I started the second book I was disappointed to find that the finale wasn't pursued. My favourite characters were Kelset, Panamon Creel and Shea Ohmsford, my Golden Trio.
This book is more intriguing than the last. Perhaps the reason behind this is that it didn't take as long to take off, maybe it was because the characters were more appealing, or maybe it was because the evil in this book was scarier and took less time to comprehend than the last. With one of the evils being a shapeshifter, you become suspicious of every character present. It's a real shame that there isn't a map of the Westland (where the book takes place) because it would've made it a lot easier to tell where they were in the story. My favourite characters are Wil Ohmsford, Amberle Elessedil and Allanon, whom I quickly grew attached to. Allanon is more likeable than he was in the last book, for here he shows more empathy and compassion. The friendship that blossomed between Wil and Amberle was beautiful.
I love the fact that the enigma that is Allanon is timeless and has been the ageless adviser to the different generations of protagonists for seventy-five years. I like the fact that the reason for this generation of Ohmsfords magic is the consequence of Wil Ohmsford's use of the elven magic in the last book. My favourite characters are another golden trio of sorts, though part of a group of six; Jair "The Dumbass" Ohmsford, who's my age and a very realistic and relatable character, Slanter, the protective softie in denial, and Garet "The Triple B" (Brawn, Brain and Badass) Jax, whom I imagine looks like Marlon from Stardew Valley. I really enjoy the fact that the company of six all care deeply for Jair and protect and reassure him just like they would a child. The bonds between strangers in this book were even more alluring than the last, especially the reluctant kinship between Jair and Slanter.
This book is more intriguing than the last. Perhaps the reason behind this is that it didn't take as long to take off, maybe it was because the characters were more appealing, or maybe it was because the evil in this book was scarier and took less time to comprehend than the last. With one of the evils being a shapeshifter, you become suspicious of every character present. It's a real shame that there isn't a map of the Westland (where the book takes place) because it would've made it a lot easier to tell where they were in the story. My favourite characters are Wil Ohmsford, Amberle Elessedil and Allanon, whom I quickly grew attached to. Allanon is more likeable than he was in the last book, for here he shows more empathy and compassion. The friendship that blossomed between Wil and Amberle was beautiful.
I love the fact that the enigma that is Allanon is timeless and has been the ageless adviser to the different generations of protagonists for seventy-five years. I like the fact that the reason for this generation of Ohmsfords magic is the consequence of Wil Ohmsford's use of the elven magic in the last book. My favourite characters are another golden trio of sorts, though part of a group of six; Jair "The Dumbass" Ohmsford, who's my age and a very realistic and relatable character, Slanter, the protective softie in denial, and Garet "The Triple B" (Brawn, Brain and Badass) Jax, whom I imagine looks like Marlon from Stardew Valley. I really enjoy the fact that the company of six all care deeply for Jair and protect and reassure him just like they would a child. The bonds between strangers in this book were even more alluring than the last, especially the reluctant kinship between Jair and Slanter.
jessiebwriting's review against another edition
4.0
I would highly recommend it for anyone that enjoys science fiction fantasy. This is the start of Terry Brooks's Shannara series, with "The Sword of Shannara" first followed by "The Elfstones of Shannara" and then "The Wishsong of Shannara". If any of you have watched The Shannara Chronicles that aired for two seasons, you'll definitely recognize that second book as it is what the first season is based on. A fantastic fantasy story with world building that explains how it is also science fiction. Each story is an adventure and all characters go through transformations in their journeys, even the ever mysterious Druid, Allanon. Beginnings that suck you in and endings that surprise and amaze. I can't wait to read more of Shannara!