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The Sorcerer's Daughter
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After taking up his enchanted sword against the dark sorcerer Arcannen, Paxon Leah has become the sworn protector of the Druid order. Now a critical hour is at hand, as a beloved High Druid nears the end of her reign and prepares to pass from the mortal world to the one beyond. There is little time for Paxon to mourn his friend and benefactor before duty summons him. For in a distant corner of the Four Lands, the magic of the wishsong has been detected.
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 792
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Across the Four Lands, peace has reigned for generations. But now, in the far north, an unknown enemy is massing. More troubling than the carnage is the strange and wondrous power wielded by the attackers—a breed of magic unfamiliar even to the Druid order. Fearing the worst, the High Druid dispatches a diplomatic party under the protection of the order’s sworn guardian, Dar Leah, to confront the mysterious, encroaching force and discover its purpose.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Terry Brooks continues his masterful work.
- By karen on 05-02-18
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Witch Wraith
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- By: Terry Brooks
- Narrated by: Rosalyn Landor
- Length: 15 hrs and 40 mins
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 846
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 774
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 779
For centuries the Four Lands enjoyed freedom from its demon-haunted past, protected by magic-enhanced borders from the dark dimension known as the Forbidding and the profound evil imprisoned there. But now the unthinkable is happening: The ancient wards securing the barrier between order and mayhem have begun to erode - and generations of bloodthirsty, monstrous creatures, fueled by a rage thousands of years in the making, are poised to spill forth, seeking revenge for what was done to them.
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Bloodfire Quest
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3 out of 5 stars
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Not Terry's best works IMHO
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The Skaar Invasion
- The Fall of Shannara
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- Length: 12 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 531
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 484
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 486
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3 out of 5 stars
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The Fall is true fall.
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Wards of Faerie
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,165
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,034
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,043
When the world was young, and its name was Faerie, the power of magic ruled - and the Elfstones warded the race of Elves and their lands, keeping evil at bay. But when an Elven girl fell hopelessly in love with a Darkling boy of the Void, he carried away more than her heart. Thousands of years later, tumultuous times are upon the world now known as the Four Lands. Users of magic are in conflict with proponents of science. Elves have distanced their society from the other races. The Druid order is threatened.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Call It A Comeback!
- By Paul on 08-23-12
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The Stiehl Assassin
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- By: Terry Brooks
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- Length: 11 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 363
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 338
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 336
The Skaar have arrived in the Four Lands, determined to stop at nothing less than all-out conquest. They badly need a new home, but peaceful coexistence is not a concept they have ever understood. An advance force under the command of the mercurial Princess Ajin has already established a foothold, but now, the full Skaar army is on the march - and woe betide any who stand in its way.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Needless cliffhanger
- By Michael L Lightner on 07-01-19
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Straken
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- By: Terry Brooks
- Narrated by: Paul Boehmer
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- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 772
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 506
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 512
The High Druid of Shannara trilogy draws to a thrilling close as a young hero nears completion of his trial by fire, a banished ruler fights for her life in a wilderness of dread, and forces of darkness and light square off in a battle unto death for the right to absolute rule. Prepare to be spellbound by the masterly hand of best-selling legend weaver Terry Brooks, conjuring at the peak of his skills.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Finally!
- By Theo on 09-10-05
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Tanequil
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 732
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 478
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 482
The danger is increasing for Grianne Ohmsford, rightful High Druid of Shannara, who has been banished to the harsh world called the Forbidding by a treasonous fellow Druid. Her only hope for rescue is her nephew Pen, but Pen is under siege as well. Both he and his parents are sought by the Druids, who want to make sure that their magic will never help Grianne to return.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Wrong Narrator
- By Lainee on 09-07-04
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Jarka Ruus
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- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 788
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 540
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 539
Despite denouncing her former life as the dreaded Ilse Witch, Grianne Ohmsford still has bitter enemies within the Third Druid Council. Among the highest ranks lurk those who cannot forget her reign of terror, who covet her seat of power, and who will stop at nothing to see her deposed, or destroyed. Even Grianne's few allies know of the lots against her. But they could never anticipate her sudden, ominous disappearance in the dead of the night without a trace.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Brooks is Back!
- By Jimmy on 12-24-03
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The Measure of the Magic
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- By: Terry Brooks
- Narrated by: Phil Gigante
- Length: 14 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,270
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,135
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,142
For 500 years, the survivors of the Great Wars lived peacefully in a valley sanctuary shielded by powerful magic from the blighted and dangerous outside world. But the enchanted barriers have crumbled, the borders have been breached by predators, and the threat of annihilation looms large once more. Sider Ament, bearer of the last black staff and its profound power, devoted his life to protecting the valley and its inhabitants - and, in his final moments, gave stewardship of the black staff to the young Tracker Panterra Qu.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Awesome
- By Eric on 09-05-12
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The Voyage of the Jerle Shannara: Morgawr
- By: Terry Brooks
- Narrated by: Charles Keating
- Length: 6 hrs
- Abridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 491
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 375
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 374
Best selling author Terry Brooks became the master of epic fantasy with his legendary debut, The Sword of Shannara. Since then, each new novel in the Shannara saga has brilliantly built upon the world of breathtaking magic, adventure, and intrigue he created. Now in Morgawr, the quest at last draws to its climactic conclusion.
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3 out of 5 stars
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abridged
- By Rhett Runolfson on 07-12-17
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The Voyage of the Jerle Shannara: Antrax
- By: Terry Brooks
- Narrated by: Charles Keating
- Length: 6 hrs and 5 mins
- Abridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 461
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 362
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 361
As the crew aboard the Jerle Shannara is attacked by evil forces, the Druid's protege, Bek Rowe, and his companions are pursued by the mysterious Ilse Witch. Meanwhile, Walker is alone, caught in a dark maze beneath the ruined city of Castledown, stalked by a hungry, unseen enemy.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Good story but only Abridge
- By kmaine1133 on 08-20-12
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Bearers of the Black Staff
- By: Terry Brooks
- Narrated by: Phil Gigante
- Length: 13 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,521
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,200
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,207
Five hundred years have passed since the devastating demon-led war that tore apart the United States, leaving nothing but scorched and poisoned ruins, and nearly exterminating humankind. Those who escaped the carnage and blight were led to sanctuary by the boy savior known as the Hawk - the gypsy morph. In an idyllic valley, its borders warded by powerful magic against the horrors beyond, humans, Elves, and mutants alike found a place they believed would be their home forever.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Reuse
- By Cory on 09-14-10
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The Voyage of the Jerle Shannara
- The Voyage of the Jerle Shannara: Ilse Witch
- By: Terry Brooks
- Narrated by: Sam Fontana
- Length: 9 hrs and 1 min
- Abridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 495
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 393
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 393
Taking place a generation after The Talismans of Shannara, The Voyage of the Jerle Shannara: Ilse Witch opens with the discovery of a body. Only two people understand its significance: Walker Boh, the last of the Druids and a familiar character to Shannara fans, and the Ilse Witch, a beautiful but dark young woman who wields a potent magic. Thus begins the voyage of the Jerle Shannara in a race to uncover the mystery, which of course includes an unusual cast of characters.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Please Audible get the unabridged version
- By Melanie on 04-21-14
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The Gypsy Morph
- The Genesis of Shannara, Book 3
- By: Terry Brooks
- Narrated by: Phil Gigante
- Length: 14 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,553
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,149
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,153
Eighty years into the future, the United States is a no-man's-land: its landscape blighted by chemical warfare, pollution, and plague; its government collapsed, its citizens adrift, desperate, and fighting to stay alive. Survivors in fortified compounds hold the line against wandering predators, rogue militias, and hideous mutations spawned by the toxic atmosphere. But from around the country, allies of good have been summoned to challenge the rampaging evil.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Almost...
- By Anonymous User on 09-07-08
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The Elves of Cintra
- Genesis of Shannara, Book 2
- By: Terry Brooks
- Narrated by: Phil Gigante
- Length: 13 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,556
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,163
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,170
Across the ruined landscape that is America - hopelessly poisoned, plague-ridden, burned, and besieged by demon armies bent on exterminating all mortal life - two pilgrims have been summoned to serve the embattled cause of good. Logan Tom has journeyed to desolate Seattle to protect a ragged band of street urchins and the being known as the gypsy morph, who is both mortal and magical, and destined to save mankind unless he is destroyed.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Don't be so harsh on the narrator
- By Neil on 08-29-09
Publisher's Summary
The inspiration for the epic MTV series, the world of Shannara is brimming with untold stories and unexplored territory. Now best-selling author Terry Brooks breaks new ground with a standalone adventure that's sure to thrill veteran audiences and recent converts alike.
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Overall2 out of 5 stars
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- Mike Fitch
- 07-30-16
not my favorite
I'm a big fan of Terry Brooks but I've got to say I felt like someone else wrote this book. the names and settings were all familiar but the writing style seemed forced and lack luster. I could not get into the characters. he spent too much time in the head of the one character to the point of annoying me. the saving grace was that the voice actor was very good.
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
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Overall2 out of 5 stars
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
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- KAB
- 08-30-16
What Happened Terry?
What would have made The Sorcerer's Daughter better?
Terry Brooks is by far my favorite storyteller. So, it is so sad to see such a disappointing series, with this book being the worst of the three. This series and book are full of uninteresting and boring characters, extremely predictable plot, and painfully awkward development of falling in love. So, we as Shannara fans get to go from truly awesome villains like the Warlock lord, Findo Gask, and Tael Riverine to a pathetic villain like Arcannen? The druids are now a bunch on pansies. I think Allanon or Walker could have singlehandedly taken out the entire druid order. I know I’m being a bit harsh on this book and series, but as I’ve said, Terry is my favorite storyteller, and having read all of his books multiple times, I know he can write a much better series. Perhaps he phoned this one in.
What do you think your next listen will be?
More Terry Brooks
Which scene was your favorite?
When it finally ended
If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from The Sorcerer's Daughter?
I would have cut the entire book.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
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Overall1 out of 5 stars
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Performance3 out of 5 stars
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- Ivan
- 05-03-17
Is this the same author? Where is Terry Brooks?
When the book starts off by changing a character from a gnome to a dwarf it was apparent something was up. Then came the "life partner" crap. Marriage can't happen in this book, only "life partners" of all types.
I have been a Terry Brooks fan forever, sadly this was the worst book yet & I am not sure how to proceed.
should have been called "the death of Shannara" instead of the "defenders" of it.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
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Overall3 out of 5 stars
- Paul Hathcox
- Fruitland Park, FL
- 12-07-17
A good read but the audio book has some mistakes
Peace talks between The Federation and The Druid Order are interrupted when an attack is launched and it appears The Druid are responsible, but are they? Journey with the small Druid party as they make their way back to Paranor through dangerous terrain. They are being hunted by Federation forces. Will any of them make it back alive?
I found this to be a good read. The only complaint I have is some inconsistency between the Kindle version and the Audible version. One of the secondary characters, Oost the Druid Weapons Master, is described as a Gnome in the Kindle book. In the Audible book he is said to be a Dwarf. That bugged me quite a bit bit as I like to read along in my Kindle book while listening with Audible at the same time.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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Performance4 out of 5 stars
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Story4 out of 5 stars
- Shelley
- 08-01-16
good listen
good listen. I listen on my commute to work and couldn't wait to get back on my car to hear more!
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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Overall2 out of 5 stars
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Performance4 out of 5 stars
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- D
- 07-07-16
let down
What could Terry Brooks have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?
Story line and characters were not up to the level that I am used to getting from Terry brooks. I really didn't like any of his main characters.
What character would you cut from The Sorcerer's Daughter?
I really didn't like any of his main characters.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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Overall3 out of 5 stars
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Performance4 out of 5 stars
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Story3 out of 5 stars
- Tony Harp
- 07-01-16
meh...
meh. ok story. predictable. good performance. spoiler alert....... what happened to the elves? and only 2 dwarves?
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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- Lori Vogel
- 06-12-16
I still love it
Been reading terry brooks since I was 15 still love them would like some books on the magic kingdom for something different
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
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Story3 out of 5 stars
- Charles
- 03-29-19
A chaotic story
Simon Vance does an excellent job narrating as usual. Brooks wraps up the series, but it definitely felt like a chaotic flailing more than a well drawn out story. A lot of cut and dry, "here just accept it" style of story writing. At times it just didn't make sense, and the build up of the antagonist just really unravels. Leaves you definitely wishing for a better explanation, or at least some decent common sense in regards to a lot of the story. However, it was still an enjoyable, yet bittersweet, series that hopefully echoes in the next series.
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Overall2 out of 5 stars
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- Karl Johnson
- APO, AE, US
- 01-04-19
This can't be Terry Brooks
Only Terry Brooks Novel I haven't liked. Total disappointment. Seemed like it was someone else.