The Sword of Shannara by Terry Brooks

The Sword of Shannara

The Original Shannara Trilogy #1

Terry Brooks

736 pages • first pub 1977 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous dark slow-paced
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The Sword of Shannara is the first volume of the classic series that has becomeone of the most popular fantasy tales of all time. Long ago, the wars of the ancient Evil ruined the world. In peaceful Shady Vale, half-elfin Shea Ohmsford knows littl...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,676 reviews

Moods

adventurous 99%
mysterious 32%
dark 24%
tense 24%
emotional 15%
hopeful 15%
challenging 11%
lighthearted 11%
inspiring 8%
reflective 3%
funny 2%
relaxing 2%
sad 1%

Pace

slow 54%
medium 39%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 61% | A mix: 33% | Character: 3% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 49% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 15%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 20% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 47% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 52% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.36

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