The Wishsong of Shannara (The Original Shannara Trilogy #3)

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The Wishsong of Shannara (The Original Shannara Trilogy #3)

by Terry Brooks (Goodreads Author)

3.9 of 5 stars 3.90 · rating details · 19,146 ratings · 252 reviews

The Druid Allanon needs Brin Ohmsford to help win through the vile growth that protects the Ildatch, ancient source of evil--for only Brin holds the magic power of the wishsong, which can make plants bloom instantly, or turn trees to autumn gold.

Paperback, 512 pages

Published 1999 by Orbit (first published 1985)

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Aug 12, 2012 Ben rated it 5 of 5 stars

As I have stated in my previous reviews, it's been a long time since I've read these novels, so I can't speak for the details right now. I may reread them sometime and refine this review, but for now it's general thoughts. The trilogy as a whole was formative to me. I began it at a young age and it filled my mind with wonder and made me truly love fantasy. This was my least favorite of the three books except for one character: Garet Jax. Garet was the first true badass I ever came across in book...more

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May 23, 2011 Tristin rated it 5 of 5 stars

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. This book is about a girl named Brin who lives in a town called the Shady vale with her brother Jair Omdsford. They are visited by a druid named Allanon who is a sorcerer and protector of the four lands who must take Brin into the Eastland to the Maelmord to destroy a ancient book named the Ildatch with the power of her wishsong that can create and twist nature to do things. This book contains the magics of the old world that is being used by the walkers or wraiths who will use gnomes to destro...more

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Jan 19, 2011 Kelanth, numquam risit ubi dracones vivunt rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Visto che si parla di un prossimo film della Warner su questo ciclo (di ben 14 libri!!) e la Mondadori ha appena stampato un volumone che racchiude i primi tre romanzi di questa saga, mi permetto di recensire i primi tre episodi tutti insieme. Prima di tutto spero mi perdonerete se non entrerò specificatamente nelle tre trame delle opere proposte, in quanto questa fu una lettura di tanti anni fa. Posso però esprimere un giudizio globale su questi tre primi libri (Spada - Canzone - Pietre) che pu...more

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Aug 15, 2010 Shannon rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This book started much like the first two. Allanon, the Druid, returns to seek help from an Ohmsford in some sort of quest that will save the world. This time, he needed help from Brin, Wil and Eretria’s daughter. Brin and her little brother Jair inherited the Elven magic in the form of what they call a “wishsong.” Brin can use to wishsong to actually alter the world, whether it’s to change the color of the leaves on a tree, or as she comes to learn later, to kill in order to protect herself. Ja...more

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Apr 22, 2010 Luna rated it 4 of 5 stars

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. My personal favorite in Brooks' original trilogy, Wishsong shows an evolution in the authors writing. I've often been surprised by the lack of interest this books generates in comparison to it's predecessors. For sure, this book is no where near the standards of Brooks' later works, but it's still a fascinating read with a more complex brood of character than what Brooks had written in his first two works. After reading some reviews on this site I was shocked to find just how many people thought...more My personal favorite in Brooks' original trilogy, Wishsong shows an evolution in the authors writing. I've often been surprised by the lack of interest this books generates in comparison to it's predecessors. For sure, this book is no where near the standards of Brooks' later works, but it's still a fascinating read with a more complex brood of character than what Brooks had written in his first two works. After reading some reviews on this site I was shocked to find just how many people thought that this book did not live up to Swords of Elfstones, or that Brin and Jair were boring characters. But then I suppose it all comes down to personal prefference. Afterall, one of the greatest things about living a free-thinking existance is that you may choose to say what you feel and you may choose to discard anything views that don't agree with you're personal opinion.
Plotwise, I felt that Wishsong was deeper than Elfstones and Swords. Swords used a very,very commonly used plot which Brooks attempted to change with interesting characters. In some ways, I think he suceeded. But the fact remains, you can pick up almost any Epic fantasy written after Tolkien and find the exact same plot being used in one way or another. Elfstones showed Brooks' first steps away from that comfortable go-to plot as he developed his personal mythos. Wishsong was a nice closure to the trilogy. Brin and Jair's isues during the book were in my mind more compelling than Will and Amberle's. Because really, there's was a love that blossomed rather quickly leaving me with very little appreciation for their romantic struggles and journeys. Brin and Jair had spent a lifetime together, and their close bond was showcased very well in the book which made the climax all the more appealing. Allanon, a character I felt was almost too unforgivingly Gandalf in prior books gained new depth in Wishong. He gained frailty, fear, and clear sense of mortality. For the first time the striggle of the Druids that would become a strong theme of the next few series became real. (less)

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Jan 31, 2011 Melissa rated it 2 of 5 stars

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I wasn't a big fan of this third and final book in the Shannara trilogy. While it isn't necessary to read the first two books before this one as it can be read as a stand-alone, I would recommend reading them just for some background. Actually, I'd probably read the first two and skip this one as it is not nearly on level with them.

Brin Ohmsford and her brother Jair are greatly surprised when the mysterious and well known druid Allanon comes to their home to seek them out. You see, the two are a...more I wasn't a big fan of this third and final book in the Shannara trilogy. While it isn't necessary to read the first two books before this one as it can be read as a stand-alone, I would recommend reading them just for some background. Actually, I'd probably read the first two and skip this one as it is not nearly on level with them.

Brin Ohmsford and her brother Jair are greatly surprised when the mysterious and well known druid Allanon comes to their home to seek them out. You see, the two are able to use the wishsong, elven magic that responds only to them, and in Jair's case, only as an illusion. A new evil is on the rise in the form of the Mord Wraiths who are controlled by a dark book far to the east. Allanon requests (and demands as is his nature) that Brin come with him to destroy this evil as only she has the power to. She is accompanied by her friend Rone Leah who is to be her protector and they set off with the druid to try to put an end to this evil. Meanwhile, Jair, who is left behind to warn their parents, is taken by a roaming pack of gnomes who were searching for Allanon and they discover he holds the magic. After a rescue and then strange meeting with the Guardian of the Silver River (which has been poisoned) he is set out on a quest to cure the river and also assist his sister. This can only be accomplished by reading his destination before she can reach hers and then help her with his magic before she can fail in her task. With five helpers, he has to journey as well through the treacherous eastlands, not knowing what he may encounter.

The characters in this had the potential to be interesting but were never really given a chance. They are not fully developed and I didn't even really like the main characters, Brin and Jair which made it hard to care about what happened to them in this novel. Once again, major motivations were not explained satisfactorily either. Brooks even makes note of one of my biggest problems with the series (the fact that Allanon doesn't share information) yet doesn't produce a good answer to why he makes his character do that (he does provide an answer, just not a good one).

The writing drags in this book due to overuse of description and scenes that could have just been cut out. I found myself putting the book down multiple times just to get away from it and take a break, and since I read for fun, this didn't sit well with me. It just gets plain boring through most of the book and tedious in other parts. There is a redeeming feature to this book, however. I loved the idea of the wishsong and devoured any parts of the book that mentioned it. It was a neat idea for magic and well thought out and saved this book from being too much of a mess.

I'll probably avoid Brook's books for awhile. He just isn't consistent on how well done or original they are and I like to try to choose books to read that I'll enjoy. Great fans of Brooks or the fantasy genre might appreciate this book, but most others probably will not.

The Wishsong of Shannara
Copyright 1985
504 pages

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Dec 07, 2012 Briton rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Another favorite book of mine that i recently found on my brother's bookshelf. While i never gotten into the series, this book is good. Why?

One: Good characters. Every character that makes an appearance has thought behind him. Nobody is flat, and best of all, nobody is perfect. Every character has a downfall about them.

Two: Good story line. I like to call it a "hobbit" travel, cause it basically is a group of people, (or two groups) on this huge quest to do something, and a bunch of things happ...more

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Mar 10, 2013 Andrew Buckner rated it 3 of 5 stars

Let me begin by saying that Terry Brooks is no Tolkien.

The Lord of the Rings surged into popularity in the 1970's and a young fantasy author named Terry Brooks was inspired and began his own epic. The end result was nothing more than a ripoff from the pinnacle of epic fantasy. Terry Brooks once said that he did not copy from Tolkien's ideas but rather his books were a statement against The Lord of the Rings. The truth is that Brooks borrowed so heavily from his inspiration that he, in essence, c...more

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Aug 19, 2011 Zack Parks rated it 5 of 5 stars

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This story starts out almost identically to how the first story starts out, and it had me worried a bit at the beginning. However, it soon does reveal itself to be more than that, and there is a reason why there is somewhat of a re-occurrence of problems this time around. The pacing in this book is a little faster, and there's a good balance of description to dialogue this time. I remember one excellent description of a forested valley in the Westland that really caught my attention late in the...more

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Mar 27, 2012 Timothy rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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The third and final book in the Original Shannara Trilogy, The Wishsong of Shannara, was quite different from the first two volumes. This novel had much darker themes, and at times came across as far more of a supernatural horror or supernatural suspense story, than a fantasy novel. Oh, to be sure, it had all of the familiar themes of the fantasy genre, which are present in the first two books, The Sword of Shannara and The Elfstones of Shannara, as well. The heroes are given their quest (in the...more

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Sep 23, 2011 Kellan rated it 5 of 5 stars

Woo finally finished.
I found the book completly amazing right from the start and found it difficult put put down once both Brin and Jair had started off on there seperate and dangerous adventures, just everything about it was amazing the character profiles the detail in which the landscapes where described, all the emotion between the strange relationship that grew between both Brin and Rone and between Jair and Slanter and the stronger connection of love that grew between both pairs, not that S...more

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Jan 23, 2010 Bruno Silva rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Dec 08, 2008 Gordon rated it 3 of 5 stars

Dork it up, 80'2 style!

I liked the simplicity of the first book, Sword. It seemed to be standard fantasy fare, a big quest, unlikely heroes, princely guardians, amassed armies of good and evil, a mysterious and powerful guide, an ancient object, a dense history. Great stuff.

As I started the Elfstones, I noticed that it was the same thing with different advantures. And the author just continued the unlikely hero line down the Ohmsford line. Fine. Maybe he could have branched out and made some cha...more

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Feb 28, 2009 Mary Rose rated it 2 of 5 stars

This is the third in the Shannara series that I got for Christmas, and by far my least favorite. The characters of Brin and Jair were soooooo boring. At least in the other books I thought Brooks wrote a few good foil characters, and of course the action was good, but in this one there were no good contrasts; and the action parts were few and far between long "journeying" parts.

Wishsong was a chore to read, and for about a week I questioned my love of reading, which is sad. But I finished the boo...more

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Aug 16, 2011 Bookworm Smith rated it 4 of 5 stars

Ah, what could be better than curling up with a nice cool glass of wine, on a hot humid night, with an action packed Fantasy epic...not much! Ok, ok, if that is not your ideal situation, but, for some reason you find yourself in that exact scenario The Wishsong of Shannara is the book to have in your hand.
This is the third book in the original Shannara series, following the mega hits The Sword of Shannara and The Elfstones of Shannara. If you like the Sword & the Elfstones you'll like the Wi...more Ah, what could be better than curling up with a nice cool glass of wine, on a hot humid night, with an action packed Fantasy epic...not much! Ok, ok, if that is not your ideal situation, but, for some reason you find yourself in that exact scenario The Wishsong of Shannara is the book to have in your hand.
This is the third book in the original Shannara series, following the mega hits The Sword of Shannara and The Elfstones of Shannara. If you like the Sword & the Elfstones you'll like the Wishsong - they follow pretty much the same story line (even characters for the most part). Personally, I loved the other books which I believe led me to love this book.
The story starts off with the Olmsfords (the same family from the previous books) being paid a visit by the mysterious all-knowing Allanon. Now, you know when Allanon shows up at your doorstep the world is on the brink of ending. As with the other stories, the Olmsfords have special gifts, magic or whatever...it is just in their blood; they are destined to be the only people in the world who can defeat whatever evil is threatening world domination. This time it is a young girl named Brin. She has the Wishsong. When she sings magic things happen, she can manipulate behaviours of anything. Allanon needs her to open a passageway to the evil pit of death & evil on the other side of the world, and only her magic song can do it. There starts the journey.
What I like about these books is they have a goal. The goal is always to get somewhere, or find something, that will defeat the evil. So, at least you know where the book is headed. Now, it's the journey that makes it so much fun.
This book is set up like the others, as in there is two story lines that sway far apart...but, will eventually meet up. First, Brin & Allanon head for the evil pit. Next, Brin's brother (who was supposed to stay at home) gets caught up in the adventure as well. Both stories have that eventual goal/finish line they are headed for, but, constant interruptions cause them to veer off track. This leads to lots of adventure filled mini-climax moments, and the introduction of many interesting characters. The sidetracking and meeting of sometimes strange people/characters leads us, the reader, to never know what is coming around that next bend. It really does make you want to keep turning the pages.
I've read books before where a hockey-sock full of characters makes the book hard to follow, but, somehow Brooks keeps everything in order. I think it is because even though there are lots of different characters they all have their purposes for moving the story along - they are not just added for useless dialogue.
There was a funny author's note in the book, or at least the version I had from the library. Terry mentions this is the first book he wrote on a computer. This is also the book that takes him from lawyer and part time author to full time writer and retired lawyer.

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Mar 08, 2013 Lucinda rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

A timeless masterpiece of sheer creative vision, scope and substance that raises the standards high for modern fantasy.

This classic, striking series continues in book three (the wishsong of Shannara), leading up to a breathtaking climax that leaves you in awe of this remarkable writer and his creation. ‘Shannara’ beautifully merge together everything that is recognizable and cherished within fantasy fiction, amid a believable backdrop and compelling narrative that draws you into Brooks’ world....more A timeless masterpiece of sheer creative vision, scope and substance that raises the standards high for modern fantasy.

This classic, striking series continues in book three (the wishsong of Shannara), leading up to a breathtaking climax that leaves you in awe of this remarkable writer and his creation. ‘Shannara’ beautifully merge together everything that is recognizable and cherished within fantasy fiction, amid a believable backdrop and compelling narrative that draws you into Brooks’ world. Druids and ancient rituals, magic of old and Wizards and Warlocks combine in an explosive feast for the mind of inspired vision and imagination. Taken on an exciting, nail-biting journey that is full of intensity and danger, similarly to other works within this distinctive series, I found myself once again unable to put this book down.

The final installment is set in Ildatch, wherein a great and terrible power is rising that begins with the Mord Wraiths. Reminiscent of Sauron’s Ringwraiths or Nazgul, I found these foul creatures to be just as creepy and sinister. Druid protector of the races, Allanon and the Elven King Jerle Shannara, fight to save the destruction of mankind by this deadly foe. Together they are joined by Brinn who can weild the magic of the wishsong and so the group travels to the heart of all evil to try and destroy the very heart of its source….At times similar to JRR Tolkien’s ‘the Lord of the rings’ this thrilling, perilous adventure is so electrifying and surprising I was sat on the edge of my seat throughout lost within a most spectacular book.

What makes Terry Brooks so unique is his identifiable, singular style and fresh outlook within a competitive and hugely popular genre. Original and a matchless otherworldly creation, although there are elements within his writing that can compare to many others within this genre, he still stands-out as a totally distinguishing author. Amid the cleverly crafted and complex plot are memorable, likeable characters within an exquisite atmospheric setting. Impressive, highly readable and a thoroughly engrossing read this is a book that fans of fantasy will eagerly devour.

The Shannara series has to be one of my favorites within this genre, as a work of well-written fiction of substance and scope that outshines many others.
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Mar 17, 2013 Eric rated it 3 of 5 stars

A fun fantasy novel using many of the classic tropes common to the genre. As a reader found myself a little sad at the end with the implication that within the story world certain powers were ending and a new, more materialistic age was beginning.

I enjoyed some of the secondary characters more than the primary characters. For instance I thought Garret Jax and Slanter were more interesting as characters than the Ohmsford siblings. I ended up disappointed that there wasn't more revealed about the...more

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Feb 11, 2011 Carl rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I liked this book, but I did not enjoy it. The story is enjoyable, but the way it is written is grating. Not only does Terry Brooks reuse phrases like "the little company" but he also reuses entire scenarios from his previous books. For instance, in every story I have read so far the characters have traveled to the Silver River, fallen asleep, and been visited by the King of the Silver River. The only thing I find interesting about this is that each time you learn something new about who the Kin...more

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Oct 27, 2009 Blair rated it 3 of 5 stars

Not quite as good as the first several books. The plot has some good characters and the creation of a new magic weapon that turns up time and time again in future books, but the magic itself just never settled very well. The story is about the son and daughter of the hero from the Elfstones books. They are imbued with the magic left over from his Father's extended use of Elven magic. For the brother, it is the magic of illusion. For the sister, the power to alter reality. While the sister is sou...more

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Sep 03, 2007 Rob rated it 2 of 5 stars

This was a very boring read. I don't know why I continued to read the trilogy after book one. The characters were ok at best, the writing style was repeititive and the story was simple.

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Jul 21, 2012 Fabrizio Valenza rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Pur narrando eventi importanti e fondamentali per lo sviluppo della storia di Shannara, questo terzo volume scorre molto più lentamente dei due precedenti e ha meno fascino degli altri. Forse sono i cattivi non poi così cattivi e ben delineati, forse è la stanchezza dell'autore che si è ritrovato a raccontare avvenimenti molto simili a quelli già narrati precedentemente, ma ho fatto una grande fatica a terminarlo.
Ciò non toglie che rimanga la bellezza dei paesaggi che descrive e dei suoi protag...more

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Nov 10, 2011 Branwen rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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This book was EXCELLENT! It definately stuck out in my mind as my favorite Terry Brooks book that I've read thus far. Something about this storyline and the characters really just grabbed a hold of my heart! Brin and Jair are my favorite Shannara protagonists so far, espescially Brin. Her journey was so touching and really believable (as weird as that may sound for a fantasy book!).

One of the most amazing things I find about this series is how much I find myself caring for the characers. And Mr...more

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Jul 01, 2007 Rory rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

it's about here that the Shannara series starts to get a bit repetitive

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Nov 15, 2010 Angie rated it 3 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Fantasy lovers

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For some reason, I had a really hard time getting through this book. I think each of the books in this trilogy would be better off as stand-alone novels. They all have basically the same plot: Allanon shows up out of nowhere and drags the last of the Ohmsford to some distant land because they are the only ones who can save the world. A good story line, but it gets a bit boring when you read it three times in a row. So while this is still a good book, I wouldn't recommend reading it right after t...more

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Mar 15, 2012 Richard rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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The descriptions in the book are excellent, it is very easy to see the world of Shannara. The characters are very interesting and have good personalities. The thoughts of the main characters really pull you to them and feel close to them. The secondary characters also have interesting and diverse personalities.

The first half of the book was very similar to previous books. Some of these are in general, only a young member of the Ohmsford family can save the world from a evil threat, they don't be...more

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Apr 24, 2011 Books-treasureortrash rated it 4 of 5 stars

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Before humans walked the earth, Demons created a dark book of magic that became a living thing full of evil. The Warlock Lord's human minions have utilized this knowledge to change themselves into the Mord Wraiths and their evil influence is threatening the world. It is up to Allanon, the last druid and the inimitable Ohmsfords to destroy this atrocious book before it is too late.

Currently there are twenty-three books in the Shannara world. These comprise of six diff...more Book Review: 3 Treasure Boxes

Before humans walked the earth, Demons created a dark book of magic that became a living thing full of evil. The Warlock Lord's human minions have utilized this knowledge to change themselves into the Mord Wraiths and their evil influence is threatening the world. It is up to Allanon, the last druid and the inimitable Ohmsfords to destroy this atrocious book before it is too late.

Currently there are twenty-three books in the Shannara world. These comprise of six different series, a couple of standalone novels, a short story and a graphic book. Book number twenty-four is going to be released in August 2011 and a new trilogy is to be released over time from 2012 to 2014. Terry Brooks has also written 6 books in the Landover series, which is totally unrelated to Shannnara. Please see my review of these books at: http://books-treasureortrash.com/?ser.... The Wishsong of Shannara is the third book in the Original Shannara Trilogy and it is in the high fantasy genre. It takes place in a non-technological age with reference to a world that was previously highly technological, but due to primordial great wars it has now once again reverted to simpler times with magic replacing technology. The story is told in the third person narrative from the various character’s point of view as the tale unfolds. The main protagonists are Jair and Brin Ohmsford.

There is plenty of action with lots of excitement. We are introduced to a new form of magic that is accessed through song, yet it has its price for use. I like how the characters are described and I enjoy reading how they react to the challenges they face. Most of them showed growth, which was required for them to attain their goals. There were many new characters introduced, and one of my favorites was the Weapons Master Garet Jax. Once again we learn and read about the many different creatures, with most of the Gnomes being controlled by the evil wraiths. The ending was sad, yet it also left us with a sense of hope. The story had lots of twists and turns and left us wondering what was going to happen.

This is a standalone story that can be read without reading any of the other Shannara books and still be completely enjoyable. However it is best to read the books in the order they were written so you can know the full back story. I recommend this book as a good entertaining read. If you enjoy reading high fantasy books then you will enjoy reading The Wishsong of Shannara.

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May 21, 2010 Jenn rated it 4 of 5 stars

Hmmm....This ones hard. It was basically a good book, I suppose....I felt though, that Brooks really shouldve ended the series at Elfstones. I know Brooks has always had a tendancy (one that really shows up in the begining of Sword of Shannara) to be long winded and boring, but this one really takes the cake. I stuggled through what could have been an amazing story! Dont get me wrong, still a good story, but...I dont know, it didnt work. Like I said, he really shouldve stopped after Elfstones. I...more

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Aug 16, 2012 Drewbear76 rated it 5 of 5 stars

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Terry Brooks is my first and favorite of many fantasy authors I have read. After reading these books over 20 years ago, I decided to re-read the Shannara stories that started my love affair with fantasy fiction.

This book is my favorite of the original trilogy. The namesake magic device this book is named after intrigued me. I also liked how Brooks made the wishsong something that could be good and evil, something that could tempt you with its power.

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Nov 27, 2011 Andrew Webb rated it 4 of 5 stars

Hello normal person living a relatively happy life,

There is a great darkness rising. You must leave with me immediately if we are to stop it. I want to be upfront with you, you are likely to die and I'm not even going to pretend that I'm telling you everything I know right now. Nonetheless, we must depart immediately or your family and home will be horribly destroyed within the week anyway. I'm sorry but this is simply the state of things.

Allanon

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Jun 13, 2011 Alessandro Pellizzari rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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Appassionante solo a tratti, peraltro molto brevi. Per la maggior parte del tempo sono descrizioni di spostamenti tra tunnel e foreste sempre uguali, con descrizioni prolisse e ripetitive. Mi sono affezionato a un solo personaggio, che però appare solo verso la fine del libro. La maggior parte degli altri (protagonisti compresi) sono o insignificanti o odiosi. Con questo libro si chiude la trilogia fantasy più brutta che abbia mai letto.

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