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The Sword of Shannara

Terry Brooks (1976)

SubgenreEpic Fantasy
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages726 (Doorstopper (600+))
SettingSecondary World
CSM age13
Goodreads3.77/5 (102205)
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Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

ViolenceDeath

Positive tags

AdventureQuestFound FamilyFriendshipComing of Age

Hero archetypes

Chosen OneReluctant HeroOrphan

Protagonist archetypes

FellowshipQuest

Tropes

Chosen OneQuestFellowshipAncient ArtifactDark LordReluctant HeroMentor FigureMedieval EuropeanProphecySecondary World

Themes

Good vs EvilComing of AgeDestinyCourageBrotherhoodPower and Corruption

Synopsis

A young man and his brother set out on a journey to find the magical "Sword of Shannara". Only the mystical sword can defeat the evil overlord and his minions.

Tags

Classic FantasyTolkien-InspiredAdventureHigh Fantasy