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High Druid of Shannara

Jarka Ruus

  • 2003 first published
  • 416 pages
  • ★ 3.8 (5 ratings)
  • 18 editions

Terry Brooks's High Druid of Shannara (2003) is an epic fantasy and fae fiction novel. Key subjects include Fairytale, elves and druids and druidism.

Open Library readers give it an average of 3.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, and 11 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 18 editions across 3 languages.

At about 416 pages, most readers finish it in 7–8 hours.

About High Druid of Shannara

More than a quarter of a century after The Sword of Shannara carved out its place in the pantheon of great epic fantasy, the magic of Terry Brooks’s New York Times bestselling saga burns as brightly as ever. Three complete series have chronicled the ever-unfolding history of Shannara. But more stories are still to be told—and new adventures have yet to be undertaken. Book One of High Druid of Shannara invites both the faithful longtime reader and the curious newcomer to take the first step on the next extraordinary quest. Twenty years have passed since Grianne Ohmsford denounced her former life as the dreaded Ilse Witch—saved by the love of her brother, the magic of the Sword of Shannara, and the destruction of her evil mentor, the Morgawr. Now, fulfilling the destiny predicted for her, she has established the Third Druid Council, and dedicated herself to its goals of peace, harmony among the races, and defense of the Four Lands. But the political intrigue, secret treachery, and sinister deeds that have haunted Druid history for generations continue to thrive. And despite her devotion to the greater good as Ard Rhys—the High Druid of Paranor, Grianne still has bitter enemies. Among the highest ranks of the Council she leads lurk those who cannot forget her reign of terror as the Ilse Witch, who covet her seat of power, and who will stop at nothing to see her deposed . . . or destroyed.
Description from Open Library

Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Subjects

  • Fantasy
  • Fairytale
  • Elves
  • Shannara, Imaginary place
  • Druids and druidism
  • Fantasy fiction
  • Epic fantasy
  • Science fiction, fantasy, horror

Publisher

Quick answers

Who wrote High Druid of Shannara?

High Druid of Shannara was written by Terry Brooks and first published in 2003.

What genre is High Druid of Shannara?

It is usually shelved as Epic Fantasy, Fae & Fairy Fiction and Horror.

How long is High Druid of Shannara?

The median edition has 416 pages, about 7–8 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to High Druid of Shannara?

Readers who like it often enjoy The Hobbit, The Return of the King and The Silmarillion.

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