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rune · 7th October 2005, 04:58 PM

Found this link with the first 4 chapters for this new book

http://www.terrybrooks.net/index.html#

Rosemary · 7th October 2005, 05:37 PM

The new book sounds terrific, Rune. Another for The List !!

So, I have tried looking at the cover page sideways, from a distance and even upside down - is that supposed to be a monster, a druid or what

dwndrgn · 7th October 2005, 07:00 PM

rune and Rosemary - the book isn't too bad. The action keeps moving forward, we get an interesting surprise, and our suspicions were well founded...

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Originally Posted by Rosemary

The new book sounds terrific, Rune. Another for The List !!

So, I have tried looking at the cover page sideways, from a distance and even upside down - is that supposed to be a monster, a druid or what

I would say that the image is supposed to represent the demon that exchanged places with Grianne Ohmsford. Can't recall it's name at the moment, but it will come to me later...

GOLLUM · 8th October 2005, 05:29 AM

It's good that the current series is completed because I'm interested in seeing how he tackles the pre-history of Shannara. This will take up to 9 books to complete, the first next September will begin the chronicle of the Great Wars and the destruction of the Old World (i.e. Our world)....

nixie · 8th October 2005, 10:53 AM

It's on my to read pile,should get round to it when I finish Erikson,James Barclay's Cry of the Newborn and GRRM's Feast of Crows.Not really looking forward to it as Jakra Ruus was a bit of a let down

rune · 9th October 2005, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by GOLLUM

It's good that the current series is completed because I'm interested in seeing how he tackles the pre-history of Shannara. This will take up to 9 books to complete, the first next September will begin the chronicle of the Great Wars and the destruction of the Old World (i.e. Our world)....

I couldnt get into this current series. But the pre-history does intrigue me so I will probably get the first book for that one

Rosemary · 9th October 2005, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by GOLLUM

It's good that the current series is completed because I'm interested in seeing how he tackles the pre-history of Shannara. This will take up to 9 books to complete, the first next September will begin the chronicle of the Great Wars and the destruction of the Old World (i.e. Our world)....

9 books for the pre-history! Is that a normal amount Gollum?

GOLLUM · 10th October 2005, 01:21 AM

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9 books for the pre-history! Is that a normal amount Gollum?

Probably not but then he must have a number of themes he wants to flesh out and I think you'll find the idea is he wants to literally chronicle the demise of the pre-shannnara world and the rise of the first druids and other races, establishment of the Druid council etc..in some degree of detail or so I've read/heard...

nixie · 27th November 2005, 07:17 PM

The High Druid of Shannara, imo is the poorest of all the Shannara series.Although Straken was the best of the three.This will not put me off reading the pre history series as the tedium in this series may be a temporary glich

GOLLUM · 27th November 2005, 11:41 PM

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The High Druid of Shannara, imo is the poorest of all the Shannara series.Although Straken was the best of the three.

Well that's good news as it's sitting right next to me and the next book to be completed. I agree this trilogy hasn't been all that good really...

Brys · 7th January 2006, 10:52 AM

Gollum, have you noticed the similarities between Straken's cover and Deadhouse Gates' cover?
Straken

Deadhouse Gates:

I think it's the same artist doing both covers, but even so there's a surprising similarity.

GOLLUM · 7th January 2006, 11:47 AM

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Gollum, have you noticed the similarities between Straken's cover and Deadhouse Gates' cover? I think it's the same artist doing both covers, but even so there's a surprising similarity.

Yep that was well spotted indeed, I just checked the backs of both books and it states Cover Illustration: Steve Stone.

As DHG came out well before Straken (albeit not so long ago for the US market) it would be interesting to know what input Terry Brooks if any had in the cover art i.e did DHG inspire the Straken art work or did the illustrator feel he was on a winner with no reason to change too much? Of course we must remember that both stories take place in a kind of desert style wasteland, so it's not totally uncanny but still intriguing. Naturally that's about where the comparisons begin to diverge exponentially IMHO..

nixie · 7th January 2006, 08:19 PM

You know I never noticed that

Allanon · 8th January 2006, 01:20 PM

the scene just looks like the riders hav moved forwrds a couple hundred yards

David M · 16th June 2006, 01:50 PM

Does anyone know when the paperback version is going to arrive in Australia.Thanks !

7th October 2005, 04:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
rune rune Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Cumbria Posts: 1,560	Straken Found this link with the first 4 chapters for this new book http://www.terrybrooks.net/index.html#

7th October 2005, 05:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
Rosemary The Wicked Sword Maiden Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Australia, Western Australia Posts: 2,923	Re: Straken The new book sounds terrific, Rune. Another for The List !! So, I have tried looking at the cover page sideways, from a distance and even upside down - is that supposed to be a monster, a druid or what

8th October 2005, 05:29 AM	#4 (permalink)
GOLLUM Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 5,219	Re: Straken It's good that the current series is completed because I'm interested in seeing how he tackles the pre-history of Shannara. This will take up to 9 books to complete, the first next September will begin the chronicle of the Great Wars and the destruction of the Old World (i.e. Our world)....

8th October 2005, 10:53 AM	#5 (permalink)
nixie pixie druid Join Date: May 2005 Location: South Yorkshire Posts: 2,605	Re: Straken It's on my to read pile,should get round to it when I finish Erikson,James Barclay's Cry of the Newborn and GRRM's Feast of Crows.Not really looking forward to it as Jakra Ruus was a bit of a let down

27th November 2005, 07:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
nixie pixie druid Join Date: May 2005 Location: South Yorkshire Posts: 2,605	Re: Straken The High Druid of Shannara, imo is the poorest of all the Shannara series.Although Straken was the best of the three.This will not put me off reading the pre history series as the tedium in this series may be a temporary glich

7th January 2006, 10:52 AM	#11 (permalink)
Brys Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 809	Re: Straken Gollum, have you noticed the similarities between Straken's cover and Deadhouse Gates' cover? Straken Deadhouse Gates: I think it's the same artist doing both covers, but even so there's a surprising similarity.

7th January 2006, 08:19 PM	#13 (permalink)
nixie pixie druid Join Date: May 2005 Location: South Yorkshire Posts: 2,605	Re: Straken You know I never noticed that

8th January 2006, 01:20 PM	#14 (permalink)
Allanon High Druid Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Northumberland Posts: 210	Re: Straken the scene just looks like the riders hav moved forwrds a couple hundred yards

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David M Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 8	Re: Straken Does anyone know when the paperback version is going to arrive in Australia.Thanks !

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