The Scions of Shannara by Terry Brooks

The Scions of Shannara

Heritage of Shannara #1

Terry Brooks

432 pages first pub 1990 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous fast-paced

Description

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Since the death of the Druid Allanon, the Four Lands have changed profoundly, with magic strictly forbidden in the Southland, now under totalitarian rule. Yet Par still has some power of the Wishsong. When he accidently b...

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Community Reviews Summary of 766 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
dark 38%
mysterious 30%
tense 30%
emotional 23%
sad 23%
relaxing 15%
challenging 7%
funny 7%
inspiring 7%
lighthearted 7%

Pace

medium 78%
fast 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Plot: 44% | Character: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 12%

Average rating

3.69

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