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The Sword of Shannara - Split Edition #2
The Druids' Keep
Evil will not give up without a fight. . . .Without the Sword of Shannara, the evil Warlock Lord cannot be defeated. Yet the quest for the mysterious talisman lies in ruins. The intrepid company of warriors assembled by the Druid Allanon to recover the magic Sword has been shattered, dispersed by the Dark Lord’s power. And young half-elf Shea Ohmsford, the last, best hope of all the races, is missing, perhaps captured . . . or worse.The Warlock’s fearsome armies are on the march. Tens of thousands of bloodthirsty Gnomes and Trolls are poised to sweep down upon the border kingdom of Callahorn, gateway to the peaceful Southland. In mankind’s darkest hour, as Allanon desperately scours the war-ravaged countryside for a sign of the missing Shea, an extraordinary drama of hardship and courage unfolds on the desolate Streleheim Plains. There, his only companions a brash highwayman and a renegade Troll, Shea will find the Sword of Shannara tantalizingly close–and death terrifyingly near. . . .The Sword of Shannara Part 2: The Druids’ Keep is the newest addition to the Del Rey Imagine program, which offers the best in classic fantasy and science fiction for readers 12 and up.From the Trade Paperback edition.
240 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 1977
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About the author
Terry Brooks
420 books77.8k followersTerry Brooks was born in Illinois in 1944, where he spent a great deal of his childhood and early adulthood dreaming up stories in and around Sinnissippi Park, the very same park that would eventually become the setting for his bestselling Word & Void trilogy. He went to college and received his undergraduate degree from Hamilton College, where he majored in English Literature, and he received his graduate degree from the School of Law at Washington & Lee University.
A writer since high school, he wrote many stories within the genres of science fiction, western, fiction, and non-fiction, until one semester early in his college years he was given The Lord of the Rings to read. That moment changed Terry's life forever, because in Tolkien's great work he found all the elements needed to fully explore his writing combined in one genre.
He then wrote The Sword of Shannara, the seven year grand result retaining sanity while studying at Washington & Lee University and practicing law. It became the first work of fiction ever to appear on the New York Times trade paperback bestseller list, where it remained for over five months.
A writer since high school, he wrote many stories within the genres of science fiction, western, fiction, and non-fiction, until one semester early in his college years he was given The Lord of the Rings to read. That moment changed Terry's life forever, because in Tolkien's great work he found all the elements needed to fully explore his writing combined in one genre.
He then wrote The Sword of Shannara, the seven year grand result retaining sanity while studying at Washington & Lee University and practicing law. It became the first work of fiction ever to appear on the New York Times trade paperback bestseller list, where it remained for over five months.
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June 19, 2015
Çokkkkk sıkıcıydı
June 25, 2011
yep I just couldn't get into the second book. I really didn't make it to far. I have better things to read. :(
March 31, 2018
I enjoyed the book .
April 21, 2018
Audiobook.
August 1, 2020
Why the f. Allanon didn't tell how swords looks like.
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December 17, 2023
Serinin 2.kitabında; Allanon, Shea ve arkadaşlarının Shannara'nın kılıcını bulma yolundaki zorlu yolculuğunda, Shea'nın kaybolmasıyla başlayan serüven anlatılıyor.
Aslında seri çok ama çık sürükleyici değil evet, ama yine de çok hızlı bir şekilde okutuyor kendini. Dili ağır değil belki de en büyük etken bu. Bir şekilde de sizi merakta bırakıyor.
İyi okumalar...
Aslında seri çok ama çık sürükleyici değil evet, ama yine de çok hızlı bir şekilde okutuyor kendini. Dili ağır değil belki de en büyük etken bu. Bir şekilde de sizi merakta bırakıyor.
İyi okumalar...
February 11, 2013
What is interesting about The Druids Keep is that it appears to be a money grab by someone... If one goes to Wikipedia, one will find that the original Sword of Shannara was published as a single 726 page book in 1977. The Sword of Shannara book I reviewed recently, was apparently only Part 1 of the original publication. The Druid's Keep is thus Part 2 of the original Sword of Shannara book, which itself was the first book in a trilogy. Dividing it into parts means that I need to pay $7 per ebook, when I could go out and find a single, secondhand paperback for half that price... The other downside is that I now may be on the hook to read a long fantasy saga, which, while I do enjoy, I was trying to avoid.
Well, what about this book? Overall, I find that things are picking up in Part 2. The narrative rythym is starting to resonate, the story is getting more interesting, and individual characters are starting to have their own unique personalities. My biggest complaint this time around would be the several examples of dumbfoundingly oblivious characters and poorly conceived plans.
It will be a little while before I plung into the exciting conclusion of the Sword of Shanarra. I'll hold off my final thoughts until then. For now, I highly recommend finding the old, single volume book, or buying all three together as a single ebook.
Well, what about this book? Overall, I find that things are picking up in Part 2. The narrative rythym is starting to resonate, the story is getting more interesting, and individual characters are starting to have their own unique personalities. My biggest complaint this time around would be the several examples of dumbfoundingly oblivious characters and poorly conceived plans.
It will be a little while before I plung into the exciting conclusion of the Sword of Shanarra. I'll hold off my final thoughts until then. For now, I highly recommend finding the old, single volume book, or buying all three together as a single ebook.
March 1, 2025
Strong Sequel with Rich World-Building
The Druids' Keep is a solid continuation of the Sword of Shannara series, diving deeper into the world Brooks has built with captivating detail and lore. The pacing picks up where the first book left off, and the story unfolds with a good balance of action, character growth, and intriguing mysteries.
Brooks excels in world-building, as always, with vivid descriptions that transport you into a rich, well-crafted setting. The characters evolve in this book, and I appreciated the complexity added to their motivations and relationships. While there are still moments where the plot feels a little predictable, the book has enough twists and emotional depth to keep you engaged.
The stakes feel higher, and there’s a noticeable improvement in the pacing compared to the first book, which makes the read more thrilling. Fans of epic fantasy with classic good vs. evil themes will find a lot to enjoy here.
Overall, The Druids' Keep is an excellent addition to the series and a rewarding read for those invested in the world of Shannara. It’s not without its flaws, but it’s a compelling and enjoyable fantasy tale that builds well on the foundation set by the first book.
The Druids' Keep is a solid continuation of the Sword of Shannara series, diving deeper into the world Brooks has built with captivating detail and lore. The pacing picks up where the first book left off, and the story unfolds with a good balance of action, character growth, and intriguing mysteries.
Brooks excels in world-building, as always, with vivid descriptions that transport you into a rich, well-crafted setting. The characters evolve in this book, and I appreciated the complexity added to their motivations and relationships. While there are still moments where the plot feels a little predictable, the book has enough twists and emotional depth to keep you engaged.
The stakes feel higher, and there’s a noticeable improvement in the pacing compared to the first book, which makes the read more thrilling. Fans of epic fantasy with classic good vs. evil themes will find a lot to enjoy here.
Overall, The Druids' Keep is an excellent addition to the series and a rewarding read for those invested in the world of Shannara. It’s not without its flaws, but it’s a compelling and enjoyable fantasy tale that builds well on the foundation set by the first book.
April 15, 2012
If you are a reader who loves fantasy and have not read the Sword of Shannara series you are missing out. Terry Brooks is an amazing writer. I learned to love reading and writing by reading books like this. I read this when I was 10 years old and loved it. I still find it a fantastic read today!
Tom Ryker (author - http://tomryker.com/)
Tom Ryker (author - http://tomryker.com/)
November 11, 2011
Need to re-read
June 7, 2021
5 star - Perfect
4 star - i would recommend
3 star - good
2 star - struggled to complete
1 star - could not finish
4 star - i would recommend
3 star - good
2 star - struggled to complete
1 star - could not finish
November 6, 2014
parts of this were incredibly dry and boring. the parts that weren't were amazing. can't wait to read part 3.
July 22, 2008
Enjoy his books
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