The Heritage of Shannara!

[Kitera]

Have anyone read this series? I began reading it this morning and found that the start is a little slow with the heavily equipped descriptions and the explanations. I got lost a fair bit, but having read his other trilogy “The voyage of Shannara” I understood some of the concepts.

So tell me did you enjoy this particular series? Was it good or bad? I’m just curious to know, but having read up to chapter seven, I’m seeing more actions. Surely that’s a good sign…right?

[dsmith]

I've read all of his books, and liked them all. Terry Brooks is one of my top 5 favorite authors. Some books took longer to get into, but I always stuck it out because I knew it would be worth it. I was never disappointed.

[Saolta Oiche]

I got The Sword Of Shannara from a charity shop in Rochester but could not get into it, just yet anyways, will go back to it at some point.

That one any good?

[dsmith]

Originally Posted by Saolta Oiche

I got The Sword Of Shannara from a charity shop in Rochester but could not get into it, just yet anyways, will go back to it at some point.

That one any good?

Yes, I think The Shannara series is even better than the Heritage of Shannara series, but my favorite series by Terry Brooks is the Word and Void series.

[Saolta Oiche]

Aaah. Can't say I know much about it but your reccommendation is always a good sign. :-)

[Alurny]

Originally Posted by dsmith

Yes, I think The Shannara series is even better than the Heritage of Shannara series, but my favorite series by Terry Brooks is the Word and Void series.

100% Fact.

I have yet to pick up Heritage however I plan to once I finish what I am currently reading.

The sword of Shannara is great however I am biased as it was my first fantasy book!

[Saolta Oiche]

Was there great dislike of the book? Claiming that it was a huge rip off of LOTR or did I read that wrong somewhere.

There was a quote about how it was a book that should never have been written.

That isn't my opinion.

Was the that the general feeling or am I wrong?

[Kitera]

Originally Posted by Saolta Oiche

I got The Sword Of Shannara from a charity shop in Rochester but could not get into it, just yet anyways, will go back to it at some point.

That one any good?

It has a slow start, buy once you get into it, you won't be disappointed. =] I'm up to teh 2nd nook in that trilogy.

[Kitera]

[quote=Saolta Oiche;782382]Was there great dislike of the book? Claiming that it was a huge rip off of LOTR or did I read that wrong somewhere.
[quote]

Well in that particular series, there is a dwarf and it has magical elements. But not having read the LOTR trilogy yet ( I know, I'm sorry) and only watched it, no; not a huge chunk . Terry Brook has his ways of telling a story, but there are some elements that are from LOTR, that I have to admit.

[Saolta Oiche]

That is ok, I never read LOTR and to be honest I don't really intent to.

I loved the Hobbit but LOTR, seen the films and there is other stuff out there I want to get through/into really

Not hugely into LOTR.

Back to Shannara, I will try and read it once more, when I find it.

[Kitera]

Originally Posted by Saolta Oiche

I loved the Hobbit

Oh! I was planning to read that since I got the funny version of it called "The Soddit." I was planning to read the real version of it before going into the funny version. What is the whole storyline about?

[Barristan]

Originally Posted by Kitera

Have anyone read this series? I began reading it this morning and found that the start is a little slow with the heavily equipped descriptions and the explanations. I got lost a fair bit, but having read his other trilogy “The voyage of Shannara” I understood some of the concepts.

So tell me did you enjoy this particular series? Was it good or bad? I’m just curious to know, but having read up to chapter seven, I’m seeing more actions. Surely that’s a good sign…right?

You'll find Heritage much much better than the Voyage trilogy, although you are reading the books backwards. The correct order is Sword,Elfstones,Wishsong (first trilogy) Scions,Druid,Elf Queen,Talismans (Heritage series) and then the Voyage Trilogy, then the High Druid Trilogy.
Thats chronological, which IMO is the best order for them to be read, so that you get the full impact of people turning up and understand the way the Four Lands have moved on over the thousand or so years that the books cover.

After you finish these, have a look at Terrys Word/Void trilogy, its the best stuff he's done to date IMO.

[Saolta Oiche]

Originally Posted by Kitera

Oh! I was planning to read that since I got the funny version of it called "The Soddit." I was planning to read the real version of it before going into the funny version. What is the whole storyline about?

Well my dear, 'Sets self down in a comfy chair to explain.'

It had Bilbo Baggins in it and Gandalf and a load of dwarves, and others but I am not telling you who else

Thw story tells of a big red Dragon called Smaug who lives under a mountain with his treasure. The dwarves want it back coz it was theres and it goes from there.

Funny enough that description doesn't seem so grand but I assure with hand on heart it is a great, lovely and wonderful book. Highly highly recommened!

I've got the graphic novel aswell, read that loads of times.

Funny, serious and everything in between! A true wonder.

[Kitera]

Originally Posted by Saolta Oiche

Well my dear, 'Sets self down in a comfy chair to explain.'

It had Bilbo Baggins in it and Gandalf and a load of dwarves, and others but I am not telling you who else

Thw story tells of a big red Dragon called Smaug who lives under a mountain with his treasure. The dwarves want it back coz it was theres and it goes from there.

Funny enough that description doesn't seem so grand but I assure with hand on heart it is a great, lovely and wonderful book. Highly highly recommened!

I've got the graphic novel aswell, read that loads of times.

Funny, serious and everything in between! A true wonder.

Thank you Saolta, i'll take your word for it and grab myself a copy =]

[Saolta Oiche]

Oh yes, a lovely book, I'm sure you'll enjoy it.

If you don't you can scream at me. :-D lol