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The Sword of Shannara may have been a "yeuch" book, but it was the first fanatsy to break into the NYT bestseller list in 1977. (I think all fantasy writers may owe Terry a Happy Holiday card this year. Other writers reading TSoS with a practice eye may or may not agree that his style was frustrating, but a million or so readers liked it well enough. It still sells today.
The last time I read through TSOS, perhaps six months ago, I tried to ignore any preceived weaknesses. I was more interested in what he did correctly. Had to be something.
The last time I read through TSOS, perhaps six months ago, I tried to ignore any preceived weaknesses. I was more interested in what he did correctly. Had to be something.