The sole weapon against this Power of Darkness is the Sword of Shannara, which can be used only by a true heir of Shannara. But the supposedly dead Warlock Lord is plotting to destroy everything in his wake. In peaceful Shady Vale, half-elfin Shea Ohmsford knows little of such troubles. Now, for the first time in one elegant collector’s edition hardcover, and featuring an introduction by the author, here are the first three novels of that classic series: "The Sword of Shannara," "The Elfstones of Shannara," and "The Wishsong of Shannara"-the beginning of a phenomenal epic of good and evil.The Sword of ShannaraLong ago, the wars of the ancient Evil ruined the world. So give it a solid chance, go in with no expectations or preconceived notions, and I think you too will find yourself pleasantly surprised.Twenty-five years ago, "New York Times" bestselling author Terry Brooks wrote a novel that brought to life a dazzling world that would become one of the most popular fantasy epics of all time, beloved by millions of fans around the world.
Even though it's been noticeably MTV'd, there is plenty there for fans of the books and discerning viewers looking for something original and entertaining. Hard to explain, but to me it just feels like a perfect fit so far. The Dagda Mor could be one of the coolest villains I've seen in quite a while, and that's just based on what little we've seen of him so far. Manu Bennett conveys just the right amount of power and mystery. The two standouts for me are Allanon and the Dagda Mor. The sets are detailed and immense, the characters are intriguing, and the CGI is magnificent without being overbearing. The Good: The Shannara Chronicles is chock-full of spectacle. That being said, there were some very cheesy conversations and "Twilight-y" moments, but not enough to be overwhelming.
Now while this is a slight "con" for me as I am no longer a young adult, it could certainly be conceived as a "pro" for those young adults who strive to watch more on their favorite TV channel than pregnant teens and gyrating pop stars. Now for a quick breakdown of what I liked and disliked: The Bad: As this is an MTV series, it is VERY geared toward the young adult audience. However, after last night's two hour premiere I found myself very excited about this series. As someone who has read almost every book in the Shannara series multiple times, I can understand why there is such an uproar about this show being picked up by MTV.
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