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paulviebranz 's review for:
The Sword of Shannara
by Terry Brooks
The vast majority of the reviews for this book that I read prior to beginning it had compared it, largely unfavorably, to Fellowship of the Ring. Most, in fact, went so far as to call it a blatant, point-for-point rip-off of Tolkien's work. While many parallels can be drawn, I have to say that this novel is still not nearly as similar to Lord of the Rings as many would have you believe. Especially as it carries on past its setup, it comes into its own as a fresh adventure. It is high fantasy, the vast majority of which is heavily influenced by Tolkien, to be sure, but is in its own right an engrossing, immensely enjoyable work of fantasy. Brooks' world is his own. It draws inspirstion from Arthurian legend, classical mythology and folklore, just as Tolkien himself did. The story may be a bit familiar, but it is well-told, and quite engaging. If you enjoy epic fantasy, this is a briskly paced tale of heroes and villains that I personally enjoyed very much.