Review: Wish it were longer
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 12 3, 2012
Terry Brooks. Wow, a legend in fantasy novels. I have been reading his Shannara Series for over 25 plus years. I remember getting the Sword of Shannara book thru a book club so many years ago. I was captivated by the story and the characters.Now, my favorite character is Allanon. Dark, mysterious, cryptic, etc. The ultimate quiet persona. In the background of most of the stories. But, there has not been a book strictly about him and his background. It has been hinted in past novel, and is being hinted in his newer novels that pre date the Shannara series.I was hoping this short was gonna be all about Allanon and his history. Alas, that is not to be. Its a simple story about Allanon searching for a heir/survivor to weild the sword again.Dont get me wrong, this is a nice story, just wish it was all about Allanon.