The Elfstones of Shannara by Terry Brooks

The Elfstones of Shannara

The Original Shannara Trilogy #2

Terry Brooks

fiction fantasy adventurous mysterious medium-paced

576 pages | first published 1982

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The magical Ellcrys tree is dying, loosening the spell that bars the Demons from enacting vengeance upon the land. Now Wil Ohmsford must guard the Elven girl Amberle on a perilous quest as she carries one of the Ellcrys' seeds to a mysterious plac...
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Summary of 1655 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
dark 51%
mysterious 45%
emotional 33%
sad 30%
tense 30%
hopeful 18%
challenging 12%
reflective 9%
inspiring 6%
lighthearted 6%
funny 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 69%
slow 24%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 29% | Character: 4%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 3% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 16%

Average rating

3.69

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