The Scions of Shannara by Terry Brooks

The Scions of Shannara

Heritage of Shannara #1

Terry Brooks

502 pages • first pub 1990 (view editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous fast-paced
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The Scions of Shannara is ideal for readers who enjoy fast-paced, high-stakes quests in richly imagined fantasy worlds.

Description

Since the death of Allanon, life in the Four Lands has drastially changed. Yet Par Ohmsford still has some power of the Wishsong. And when a message from the ancient Druid, Allanon, reaches them, Par is ordered to recover the long-lost Sword of Sh...

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Community Reviews

3.75
based on 1,785 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 100%

dark: 42%

tense: 33%

mysterious: 30%

emotional: 23%

sad: 21%

challenging: 9%

funny: 4%

hopeful: 4%

inspiring: 4%

relaxing: 4%

lighthearted: 2%

Pace

21% of readers chose fast
52% of readers chose medium
26% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

37% of readers chose Plot
56% of readers chose A mix
6% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

55% of readers chose Yes
17% of readers chose Complicated
27% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

77% of readers chose Yes
18% of readers chose Complicated
3% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

20% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
58% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

50% of readers chose Yes
30% of readers chose Complicated
19% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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