This go around introduces a bevy of new characters, plot lines and antagonists. Unfortunately, I have been dissatisfied with many of the offerings following the publication of the Isle Witch. I always approach new books in the Shannara series with excitement and enthusiasm. I was 12, and The Elfstones of Shannara was ( and still is) a fantastic read. Review #2 The Black Elfstone audiobook streamming online I wish he would retire, or better yet, return to investing some time and effort into his writing. Brooks for the beauty of his old masterpieces, but I can\’t recommend his newest books. ![]() As much as I hate to say it, his books have degraded into borderline teenage slop…not meaning an insult to teenagers. What\’s worse is that there is no complexity, no character development, no world-making, no nothing. His latest books, however, are more like short stories than full-length novels. His books and Tolkien\’s were the gold standard by which I judged all modern fantasy. The mystery of the Wishsong captivated me, and I was enthralled by the twists and turns along which his novels conveyed me. It was lengthy and complex, and it whisked me away to a land that I could envision clearly in my mind. ![]() I loved his original Sword of Shannara series. I used to say that Terry Brooks was my favorite author.
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