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The Sword of Shannara Overview Commentary
A young man, unaware that he is the last living member of the Shannara bloodline, finds himself hunted by an evil wizard, and forced to take up the fabled Sword of Shannara to defend both himself and the kingdom. This book, the first in a series, was the first fantasy novel to crack the New York Times bestseller list since "The Lord of the Rings".
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| Format | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9780345314253 |
| List Price | $7.99 |
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| Publication Date | 05/01/1995 |
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| Release Status | In Print |
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| Edition | Reissue |
| Pages | 726 |
| Measurements | Weight: 0.75 Pounds |
| Height: 7 Inches |
| Length: 4.25 Inches |
| Thickness: 1.75 Inches |
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 | The Sword of Shannara
by phungus, 11/8/2004 |
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Pros: Sets a lot of things in motion. Begins an epic story.
Cons: Too long winded.
The Bottom Line: If you want to get into this massive series of novels, you must start here.
Review: Back in the early 1970’s, before Lord of the Rings even became a lousy cartoon, I think author T
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by jeanlucas24, 12/15/2003 |
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Pros: Familiar races, epic quest, vivid descriptions
Cons: Poor character development, unoriginal plot
The Bottom Line: Read other fantasy entries and give this one a well-deserved miss.
Review: Twenty-five years ago, this book might have been captivating. It might have helped shape the future
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by anariel, 10/18/2003 |
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Pros: Very Good. Quick read and one you'll read again and again.
Cons: Keep time open, you won't want to put it down! Worth the time!
Review: This was the first fantasy book I'd ever read. It opened me to a world I've enjoyed ever since then.
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