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A review by letheaster
The Elfstones of Shannara by Terry Brooks
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Was going to rate this 2.75 but you know what I really like Ander so this gets a 3
Definitely better than the first book, really enjoyed the battle scenes in particular. Unfortunately, around 60% of the way through this book I began to find Wil's chapters becoming quite a slog to get through, especially when it would alternate with Ander chapters. A bit disgruntled with how the women in the book are written, but at least they did have personalities which is more than I can say for some other fantasy books written in the 1980s.
Overall, it wasn't the worst, especially when I compare it to book one. Would I reread? Maybe, but I'd most likely specifically read Ander's parts. The battle scenes were very well done.
Definitely better than the first book, really enjoyed the battle scenes in particular. Unfortunately, around 60% of the way through this book I began to find Wil's chapters becoming quite a slog to get through, especially when it would alternate with Ander chapters. A bit disgruntled with how the women in the book are written, but at least they did have personalities which is more than I can say for some other fantasy books written in the 1980s.
Overall, it wasn't the worst, especially when I compare it to book one. Would I reread? Maybe, but I'd most likely specifically read Ander's parts. The battle scenes were very well done.