
" Blast Off! This is were we finally catch a glimpse of Brooks potential as a writer.
" Oh I felt cheated!!! He spends all this time buildign up a battle for the ages and the audience doesn't even get to see it.
" This is the kind of stuff that I read and don't tell anyone about. " Slightly more grittier versions of Tolkien. I'm still thinking its worth it to give the rest of the series a chance. " Better than the first, not as good as the second. I recommend it to anyone who likes fantasy. The characters are intruiging(sp?)and the plot is exciting. " This is a good book, and in the version I had there were even pictures:) Action packed, and very interesting, this story book was very difficult to put down, but it was from my teachers library and I had to borrow it so I wouldn't get in trouble for reading it at school. " Very disappointing book, especially after the speactacular Elfstones. It was just as good as I remembered it! These books get better and better as they go! " - Selina, I could rmember sitting on the couch and what my bedroom looked like as I sat and read for hours. " Listening to this novel took me back more then 20 years!!!! I loved every moment of Brin and Jar's journey.
Overall Performance: Narration Rating: Story Rating:. She needs to develop the power to resist its lure and use it for good." Brin thought the Wishsong was a frivolous power she shared with her brother, Jair, but she comes to realize its power not only as a weapon but as a seduction of her essential morals as she proceeds on her quest. First Shea Ohmsford helped with the Sword of Shannara then Shea's grandson, Wil, used the Elfstones in the battle against the dark and now Brin, Wil's daughter, must use the power of the Wishsong against the Mord Wraiths. "When Allanon is again facing the dark powers he returns to the Ohmsford's elven magic to help protect the four races. Brett, author of The Skull Throne “A great storyteller, Terry Brooks creates rich epics filled with mystery, magic, and memorable characters.” -Christopher Paolini, author of Eragon Praise for Terry Brooks “Shannara was one of my favorite fictional worlds growing up, and I look forward to many return trips.” -Karen Russell, author of Swamplandia! “If Tolkien is the grandfather of modern fantasy, Terry Brooks is its favorite uncle.” -Peter V. But a prophecy foretells doom, as evil nurses its plan to trap the unsuspecting Brin into a fate far more horrible than death. The Druid Allanon sets out on a dangerous journey to save the world, reluctantly aided by Brin Ohmsford, daughter of Wil Ohmsford-for she alone holds the magic power of the wishsong.
An ancient evil is stirring, intent on the complete destruction of all life. ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR FANTASY TALES OF ALL TIME.