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The Talismans of Shannara

  • 1993 first published
  • 453 pages
  • ★ 4.3 (7 ratings)
  • 17 editions

The Talismans of Shannara is a 1993 epic fantasy and fae fiction novel by Terry Brooks. Readers will find themes of elves.

Open Library readers give it an average of 4.3 out of 5 from 7 ratings, and 27 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 17 editions across 3 languages.

At about 453 pages, most readers finish it in 8–9 hours.

About The Talismans of Shannara

Although some of the goals to keep Shannara safe had been met, the work of Walker Boh, Wren, and Par was not yet done. For The Shadowmen still swarmed over the Four Lands, poisoning all with their dark magic. Each Shannaran had a special death waiting for him- at the hands of The Shadowmen-unless Par could find a way to free them all with the Sword of Shannara.
Description from Open Library

Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Subjects

  • Shannara, Imaginary place
  • Fantasy
  • Elves
  • Epic fantasy

Publisher

Quick answers

Who wrote The Talismans of Shannara?

The Talismans of Shannara was written by Terry Brooks and first published in 1993.

What genre is The Talismans of Shannara?

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

How long is The Talismans of Shannara?

The median edition has 453 pages, about 8–9 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to The Talismans of Shannara?

Readers who like it often enjoy The Crystal Shard, Homeland and Streams of Silver.

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