Terry Brooks, Teresa Patterson
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Total reviews: 18
Average rating: 3.5 of 5
A great companion to the fantastic Shannara epic tales 4 out of 5 stars.
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Everything about this book screams one major thing: RESEARCH. The authors have spent a great deal of time studying the works of Terry Brooks and went to great lengths to include as much as possible about what was available at the time of the printing. Basically nothing was omitted -- that I could see anyway. Details about things I never would have even thought about have been explored in great detail. No stone was left un-turned, so-to-speak. I have (over the years) developed a basic mental image of what many places and things look like in my minds eye and there are a few that do not meet up with the description I had conjured up in my own imagination, but that didn't stop my enjoyment of learning quite a bit about the history behind the 4 Lands portrayed (along with Parkasia) over the past 26 years in the World of Shannara.
The maps alone were of great interest. Major detail regarding the Druids Keep (VERY well done) and I also very much enjoyed the hundreds of drawings (some color, some black & white) which helped to put a detailed face with the description of many of the best loved Shannara characters over the years such as Garret Jax, The Ilse Witch, The Dagda Mor and even Creepers.
I must admit that since it was written by someone as though they had miraculous never-before-seen access to the Druid Histories it gave the book a more novel-like feel to it, and made it seem much more realistic, as though the authors were documenting a REAL place and not one from a fertile imagination. Very clever and I just cannot get over the incredible attention to detail regarding even some of the most mundane portions of these novels.
Ever wonder about Wren Elessedil and her mentor the Rover Garth? How 'bout the Loden Elfstone for use in time of need. Curious about the Ellcrys Staff, the gift of living wood? What about the history of the Borderlands and those who inhabit that land? It's ALL here -- and a whole LOT more. One thing you do NOT want to do is buy this book expecting an entirely different Shannara tale or something that will add to what has already been written and published. The World of Shannara is nothing more than a companion volume which simply put compiles in one single book the major details regarding ALL of the books (written at the time it was printed). It's a great way to quickly reference virtually any major subject in the vast collection of Shannara tales that have been told. I have no doubt that an expanded edition will be made available within a few years with additional information collected from the more recent novels, but until then, this book will do just fine.
I am very satisfied with my copy of 'The World of Shannara' and as usual, look forward to Terry's next venture into this wonderful fantasy land.
Editorial Review:
A must-read for all fans of Terry Brooks' bestselling Shannara series This indispensible guide illuminates the history, mythology, magic, characters, places and events of the bestselling 10-book Shannara series. Magnificently illustrated throughout with full-colour and b&w painitngs by award-winning artist David Cherry, meticulously researched by Teresa Patterson, and approved by Terry Brooks.
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