The Elfstones of Shannara by Terry Brooks

The Elfstones of Shannara

The Original Shannara Trilogy #2

Terry Brooks

624 pages first pub 1982 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Description

The classic bestselling novel from one of the all-time masters of fantasyThousands of years after the destruction of the age of man and science, new races and magic now rule the world, but an imminent danger threatens. A horde of evil Demons is be...

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Moods

adventurous 100%
dark 50%
mysterious 47%
emotional 34%
sad 31%
tense 31%
hopeful 21%
challenging 13%
inspiring 7%
lighthearted 7%
reflective 7%
relaxing 5%
funny 2%

Pace

medium 68%
slow 23%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 64% | Plot: 32% | Character: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 6% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 53% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 17%

Average rating

3.7

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