The Sword of Shannara
Terry Brooks
714 Pages
Rating: 5.2/10
Shea Ohmsford is a half-elf woman living in a southland in the world of Shannara with her father, Curzad Ohmsford. (Inn-owner) An evil sage lies within the Skull Kingdom and possesses the Sword of Shannara (hence the title) which is able to destroy everything in sight. Shea, along with her brother Flick are on a quest to stop the sage from coming through with his diabolical plans. Only this is a monstrosity, and is a mediocre excuse for a fantasy novel, with its lame plot, boring cast, and arid style of writing. Why is it so bad? Try reading the 115 pages that focus on Shea’s departure without falling asleep. The style of writing and uniqueness in Dr. Seuss surpasses what The Sword of Shannara has to offer. My advice: If you’re looking for a fantasy novel that will blow you away go to Lord of the Rings, A Game of Thrones, or anything by Neil Gaiman, but this book is dreadful.
There is nothing about the plot that makes it one of a kind. It seems to follow and have the same mentality as the stereo-typical fantasy novel. It all revolves around one journey to face off against that one bad guy. The titles listed above have that zing; their plot and story is one in a million, and the cast of characters blossom, and show different personalities. This book barely makes it pass the norm when it comes to creativity and time taken to design a good plot. Terry Brooks said that this book was inspired by The Lord of the Rings series. Terry Brooks should have been more original. If you’re trying to emulate J.R.R Tolkien, originality shouldn’t be a weakness. And it was.
Giving this book a 5.2 is being nice, how do books like this become New York Times Best Sellers?
Yea dude, Noah i liked the way you dont beet around the bush and put your opinion right out there. I also love the words you use wish i could do that man, great job.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Ben and I liked how you incorporated your opinion about the book and I thought it was funny, to tell you the truth. It's like I could feel how much you disliked the book by just reading your post, it just radiates... Anyway, I was actually going to read the book myself and decided not to and I am glad that I didn't. Good job!
ReplyDeleteThanks, both of you. Yeah, i think your opinions you incorporate are even more important than the actual facts. Yeah....you have to now about the book, but thats pretty blatant. Actually formulating an opinion require dedication to time and thinking. And Dennise, dont, Not read the book cause i didnt like it. Go for it! Everybody has a different feeling when reading a book; there will never be two identical opinions. In fact, i want you to read it. Its cool to see how there can be more than one side two things, and for all you know, The Sword of Shannara can be your favorite book ever. Thanks again, guys!
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Noah, most people just say "oh, this was a great book yada yada yada, because they think they will get a good grade. But you actually expressed your opinion and didn't go the way that most people do. I mean if you actually like a book go ahead and say that you do, but most people just dont formulate their own opinion like yo did. Good review.
ReplyDeleteNoah, I think you did a good job explaning the book that you read. You used desciptive detail and you told people just because you didn't like it doesn't mean they shouldn't read it. Again you did a good job!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Willie and Isaiah. Yes Willie: I think that you can give a good review, but you have to have good support and back-up. If you are a good critique youre reviews are diverse; you have a share of good, bad, and in-the middle-reviews. I really wasnt even looking at the grade i will later get when completing this review; i was thinking of writing a genuine review, because i wanted to write a genuine review. And if you want to write a genuine review, you have to think of the book, and solely the book; not the reception you get, not how long it is, and not how other people wrote reviews on the particular book. I really respect that all of you realize that a review can be good or bad, and being the first bad review on this blog, I am very proud that this message was conveyed through MY review. Thank you all, i appreciate your thoughts and time.
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Noah great review. I there is a lot of valuable information in this. Even though you didn't seem to like it that much. Nice job way to stick with it brahhhh
ReplyDeleteNoah i am glad that you could give a true opinion on how you thought this book was junk. it does sound like the book is tring to copy lord of the rings. and noone can live up to lord of the rings...no one
ReplyDeleteWow there Noah! No holding back on how you really felt on this book. This was a super post. For people with the same interests as you; take his review into consideration. You have a superb way with your words that would make the author not want to read it. Great job with your review Noah!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI thought it was a very good review. i agree with mostly everyone that you don't hold off your opinion and you express what you think you should put in your blog. you put your opinion in where you should and I have to give credit for that.
ReplyDeleteNoah, you are a very good writer. Your review might not praise the book but it is some superb writing. My review of your review is that you are a very good writer.
ReplyDeleteI like how you spoke your mind. There was lots of info on the book. Good job on your post. Keep it up.
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