Review Bearers of the Black Staff (Legends of Shannara)

Bearers of the Black Staff (Legends of Shannara) Best Review

Just finished BEARERS OF THE BLACK STAFF, and it's intriguing the way the Word & Void mythos has really become an integral part of the Shannara series. And its frustrating that we have to wait a whole year for the follow up to this bad boy, since it ends right when the story is kicking into high gear.

I do believe this book (one of a two book short series) does effectively continue the Shannara mythos enough to satisfy its fans, but I think this book somehow manages to remain accessible for those who haven't read any of the series. If you've read Word & Void (contemporary urban mythology), and you've read the classic Shannara novels (fantasy adventure), then the style of writing Brooks utilizes in this book is kind of a merging of both styles. I personally found this appealing.

I can't help but be impressed with how good Brooks is at being a craftsman. He is a master of storytelling.. clear, precise, and experienced. He takes you into his world, and lets you really visualize everything with his words. He is painting pictures that we can see in our imaginations, and he makes it all seem real. He starts off with a few plots... then interweaves them... pulls out some surprises and twists... all the way maintaining a solid architecture that makes for a good time reading. He caught me by surprise a few times, and the whole time I'm thinking... is (this character) going to die? Because, characters do perish in this one.

I read this in three days... a relaxed pace for me... and I wanted more. That's why I hate waiting a whole year for the next book! Not many books grab me from the beginning... but Terry's books always do that for me. That's why he's one of my favorite authors.

BEARERS OF THE BLACK STAFF is a fantasy novel about the survivors of the Great Wars. Having been protected by a barrier from the outside world (a decayed, post-apocalyptic wilderness) for 500 years, their somewhat peaceful existence is thrown into disarray when faced with the fact that their protective barrier is failing. Almost immediately, outside invaders appear with the desire to conquer their hospitable lands. Instead of being allies (after 500 years of hanging out together), the races living in the barrier have become mostly distant and isolated from each other. Also, factions have grown, eager to rule the others through the creation of a pseudo-religion based on the one that delivered them from destruction 500 years earlier. Somehow, with the help of a few would-be heroes and a (for lack of a better word) sorcerer... the survivors must find a way to circumvent their problems to continue their survival in earnest. Political intrigue... machinations... treachery... friendship... budding romance... the fantastic... this story has it all.

I highly recommend this book. I enjoyed the heck out of it.

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Bearers of the Black Staff (Legends of Shannara) Overview

For more than three decades, New York Times bestselling author Terry Brooks has ruled the epic fantasy realm with his legendary Shannara series. With each new novel the mythos has deepened, ever more fascinating characters have arisen, and increasingly breathtaking vistas of magical adventure have emerged. Now the evolution of one of imaginative fiction’s most beloved worlds continues in the first book of the new series Legends of Shannara: Bearers of the Black Staff.

Five hundred years have passed since the devastating demon-led war that tore apart the United States, leaving nothing but scorched and poisoned ruins, and nearly exterminating humankind. Those who escaped the carnage and blight were led to sanctuary by the boy savior known as the Hawk—the gypsy morph. In an idyllic valley, its borders warded by powerful magic against the horrors beyond, humans, elves, and mutants alike found a place they believed would be their home forever.

But after five centuries, the unimaginable has come to pass: The cocoon of protective magic surrounding the valley has vanished. When Sider Ament, the only surviving descendant of the Knights of the Word, detects unknown predators stalking the valley, he fears the worst. And when Panterra Qu and Prue Liss, expert Trackers from the human village of Glensk Wood, find two of their own gruesomely killed, there can be no doubt: The once safe haven of generations has been laid bare and made vulnerable to whatever still lurks in the wasteland of the outside world.
   
Together, Ament, the two young Trackers, and a daring Elf princess race to spread word of the encroaching danger—and spearhead plans to defend their ancestral home. But suspicion and hostility among their countrymen threaten to doom their efforts from within—while beyond the breached borders, a ruthless Troll army masses for invasion. And in the thick of it all, the last wielder of the black staff and its awesome magic must find a successor to carry on the fight against the cresting new wave of evil.

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Customer Reviews

What happend? - C. Stolle -
All I can say is "What happened!"

Far from all the great books he's written.

If you've been a fan and read all his work, then you know this book has been a complete let down.

Bland characters, redundant dialog, and a monotonous feel to the book.

Man, ....."What happened?"







Bearers of the Black Staff - Sindiya Darman -
Terry Brooks is an amazing storyteller. I have loved his works since I was 14. I fall in love with his works with every new book. I thought Bearers of the Black Staff was his best work yet, because of the timely, prolific, symbolism of the work.

Brooks says the "Most don't live like you and I. They are part of a larger community of family and friends and fellow, and a wide range of considerations governing their actions. They are more concerned about not doing the the wrong thing than doing the right.They take their time because they are afraid of making mistakes that will undo them."

The people of the valley of symbolize the American people who are in the end of an era of prosperity. Who refuse to acknowledge what is happening and believe in the the dream of security. The dream of 500 years of security. Now the barrier is gone and the outside world full of monsters is coming into not only the valley but into your home. Everyone must prepare for a new future.

A novel that is a classic literature novel. Brooks does it again.






Enjoyable start to a new story arc - Lars Bergstrom - Chicago, IL
If you're already a fan of Terry Brooks' Shannara series, you won't be disappointed. It's an easy, relaxing read with colorful characters and a fun setting. Very enjoyable!

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