Technical Data: According volume fantasy saga Brook, after The Sword of Shannara. The first edition (followed by many others) is 1984 and has a length of about 500 pages. Edition recommended and cost: That image, cost under 10 €.
Synopsis: The second chapter in the saga tells the story of the son of Shea Ohmsford, Will. Everything revolves around him and that the test Allanon, who returned to work with the elves and men after a "new" threat looming over the Four Lands.
For some time now, the ethereal (the tree that acts as a guardian between our world and the world of demons) is dying, and the chasm is widening, leaving space for a tremendous invasion.
's task is to conduct Amberle Will, a girl elf, to plant the new tree after soaking the seeds in the Fire of Blood: the journey is long and he has only the stones of Shannara magic to help in protecting the girl (the stones allow him to sing and create illusions and protection for himself and fellow travelers).
At the end of the trip will be just the girl, Amberle, to discover the meaning of this passage and the real solution to save the world from invading demons.
Comment: As for whether the story has nothing special, it is obvious in some places (like at the same time truly enjoyable) and certainly does not leave you speechless.
along the lines of the previous chapter, it's all about the meaning of the long voyage, during which different forces come into play (wisdom and support of Allanon druid, still beautiful face), growth of the main characters (Will, antipaticissimo and Amberle since too wise to be a girl), the pursuit of the forces of evil (the chameleon and the reaper: the latter true character of the story, a villain with a capital C, perfect and beautifully marked) and the support of people met in the journey (Eretria, a gypsy leaving his company to help train).
As the story is not exceptional, however, remain some of the characters and parts (the hunt in the fortress of Paranor all) that are worth the reading time. It has no great pretensions and also for those who do not read much fantasy, it is clear the plot a little bit classic but enjoyable at the same time, if approached in this way the reading is enjoyable. We can expect a New "Hobbit", so to speak. For some time now, the ethereal (the tree that acts as a guardian between our world and the world of demons) is dying, and the chasm is widening, leaving space for a tremendous invasion.
's task is to conduct Amberle Will, a girl elf, to plant the new tree after soaking the seeds in the Fire of Blood: the journey is long and he has only the stones of Shannara magic to help in protecting the girl (the stones allow him to sing and create illusions and protection for himself and fellow travelers).
At the end of the trip will be just the girl, Amberle, to discover the meaning of this passage and the real solution to save the world from invading demons.
Comment: As for whether the story has nothing special, it is obvious in some places (like at the same time truly enjoyable) and certainly does not leave you speechless.
along the lines of the previous chapter, it's all about the meaning of the long voyage, during which different forces come into play (wisdom and support of Allanon druid, still beautiful face), growth of the main characters (Will, antipaticissimo and Amberle since too wise to be a girl), the pursuit of the forces of evil (the chameleon and the reaper: the latter true character of the story, a villain with a capital C, perfect and beautifully marked) and the support of people met in the journey (Eretria, a gypsy leaving his company to help train).
In essence it makes sense to read this book if inserted in the saga of Ohmsford and not in bed alone and with too many claims.
Overall rating: 7 -
