The Druid of Shannara

Book Synopsis

In order to defeat the Shadowen that threatens the Four Lands, Walker Boh must confront his fears about his magic and recover the lost Black Elfstone.

Book Review Summary

Brooks has developed a good storyline and some very interesting characters for this book. It does feel a little odd that the protagonist for this story, is usurped by Quickening. Without her acting as a catalyst, gathering the party together and revealing the information about Uhl Belk and Eldwist, it would be difficult to see how this book would have progressed. Thankfully the overall story does work and makes this an interesting addition to the Shannara series. It would have benefitted from understanding more about Uhl Belk, especially given his status as the only other creature of faerie times alongside the King of the Silver River. This book would also have been better if the story of Wren Ohmsford was better interspersed throughout, as the repetitive thought-telling of Walker, Morgan and Pe Ell, coupled with the endless wandering around Eldwist does make this book drag. Otherwise this book could easily have been 100 pages less. Nevertheless, it’s an enjoyable book and if you’re been a fan of the Shannara series so far will want to read this.

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