The Elfstones of Shannara by Terry Brooks

The Elfstones of Shannara

The Original Shannara Trilogy #2

Terry Brooks

576 pages first pub 1982 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Community Reviews Summary of 2,258 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
dark 46%
mysterious 44%
emotional 32%
sad 26%
tense 26%
hopeful 18%
challenging 12%
inspiring 8%
reflective 8%
lighthearted 6%
relaxing 4%
funny 2%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 27%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 71% | Plot: 26% | Character: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 78% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 42% | Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 18%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 18%

Average rating

3.72

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