The Sword of Shannara

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 little of such troubles. But the supposedly dead Warlock Lord is plotting to destroy everything in his wake.The sole weapon against this Power of Darkness is the Sword of Shannara, which can be used only by a trueheir of Shannara. On Shea, last of the bloodline, rests the hope of all the races.

Thus begins the enthralling Shannara epic, a spellbinding tale of adventure, magic, and myth . .

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736 pages

Average rating: 6.87

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sapphirefox04
Jan 30, 2025
6/10 stars
I remember reading this series as a kid and liked it then but I reread it and it just didn't capture me like it once did.
The Nerdy Narrative
Jul 19, 2024
6/10 stars
This series came very highly recommended to me from a good friend of mine. I also recently watch the tv adaptation and loved it. I have ALWAYS enjoyed the books way more than tv adaptations, so I expected nothing less when reading this book.
It started off strong, then promptly drug on and on...with descriptions having descriptions...making it a tedious read. I did love some of the character developments very much. It was just mostly world building.
I'm not giving up on the series, I've started the second book to see if it can redeem the series for me.
My full review can be found here: https://youtu.be/vqSErvPRS28

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