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Straken: 3 (High Druid of Shannara S.) Paperback – 1 Oct. 2005

by Terry Brooks (Author)
4.7 out of 5 stars 232 ratings
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  1. Language
    English
  2. Publisher
    Simon & Schuster Australia
  3. Publication date
    1 Oct. 2005
  4. ISBN-10
    0743259475
  5. ISBN-13
    978-0743259477
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Simon & Schuster Australia
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 1 Oct. 2005
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0743259475
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0743259477
  • Item weight ‏ : ‎ 499 g
  • Customer reviews:
    4.7 out of 5 stars 232 ratings

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Terry Brooks

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Terry Brooks is the New York Times bestselling author of more than twenty-five books, including the Genesis of Shannara novels Armageddon's Children and The Elves of Cintra; The Sword of Shannara; the Voyage of the Jerle Shannara trilogy: Ilse Witch, Antrax, and Morgawr; the High Druid of Shannara trilogy: Jarka Ruus, Tanequil, and Straken; the nonfiction book Sometimes the Magic Works: Lessons from a Writing Life; and the novel based upon the screenplay and story by George Lucas, Star Wars(R): Episode I The Phantom Menace.(tm) His novels Running with the Demon and A Knight of the Word were selected by the Rocky Mountain News as two of the best science fiction/fantasy novels of the twentieth century. The author was a practicing attorney for many years but now writes full-time. He lives with his wife, Judine, in the Pacific Northwest.

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Customers find this book to be a great ending to the trilogy, with one mentioning it's a great way to escape into a mystical faerie world. The writing quality receives positive feedback, with one customer noting it's well thought out.

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Customers find the book readable, with several noting it's a great ending to the trilogy.

"...Now a little older than 13 I still enjoy the series - while many people say (with some justification) that it lacks substance it's a great way to..." Read more

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"...Brooks' books, this book does not disappoint, the whole trilogy is a riveting read. Highly recommended to all who love this genre of literature." Read more

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  • Aaron C Reskew
    5.0 out of 5 stars The amazing finale
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 September 2005
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    I must admit I've been a fan of the Shannara series since I read the Sword aged about 13. Now a little older than 13 I still enjoy the series - while many people say (with some justification) that it lacks substance it's a great way to escape into a mystical faerie world that I almost feel I know my way around now.
    This book, the third in the trilogy, follows Pen Ohmsford as he attempts to free his aunt Grianne from the Forbidding and return her to her place as High Druid. The book starts where the previous volume, Tanequil, left off and sees Pen facing the rebel Druids before he has even left the island where the Tanequil lives.
    As if entering the Forbidding and bringing back his aunt from wherever she has ended up wasn't enough, the only way to get into the Forbidding in the first place is to enter Paranor. Then, just for good measure, he and his rag-tag band of helpers have to stop the one Demon freed into their world from destroying the legendary Ellcrys and releasing its brethren.
    Finally at the very end is an interesting twist which doesn't change the storyline but makes Pen very happy. I thought the book was a great ending to the trilogy.
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  • Bobby Matharu
    5.0 out of 5 stars Quality book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 May 2024
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    Love shannara books nice addition to my collection
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  • Tim C
    5.0 out of 5 stars but this trilogy is actually very good. Having read all his books in succession up ...
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 August 2014
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    Terry gets a lot of flak (as you can see in his other reviews), but this trilogy is actually very good. Having read all his books in succession up to the latest release over the past few months, it's easier to see the arc he's created, however in isolation I can see it can be a little frustrating. The plot-lines can be samey (as anyone familiar to his other work can attest to) but then with Terry you know what to expect and I genuinely enjoy his work.
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  • A M Curtis
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great series of books
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 April 2013
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    This series of book s are absolutely enthralling , the characters follow through the seies in a well thought out manner but even if you miss out on a book its is easy enough mto pick up on ht progress of the series.
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  • m.partridge
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    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 July 2022
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    Love this author
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  • Corrine
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent condition
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 20 May 2016
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    As a fan of Terry Brooks I was very pleased to get this book. I haven't read this book yet but I'm sure it will be as good as all the rest.
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  • Julie Duff
    5.0 out of 5 stars dad loves this book and is looking forward to any ...
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 May 2017
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    dad loves this book and is looking forward to any others in the Shannara books to add to his collection.
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  • Nikki Cunnington
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant (as usual)!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 2 September 2013
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    Following the usual excellence of Terry Brooks' books, this book does not disappoint, the whole trilogy is a riveting read. Highly recommended to all who love this genre of literature.
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  • Bob DSP
    5.0 out of 5 stars Génial
    Reviewed in France on 25 December 2012
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    J'adore terry brooks, et cette série est certainement une des plus abouties. Haletant du premier au dernier tome, ce récit est dans la veine des grandes sagas fantasy.
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  • Les Richardson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Keeps you coming back
    Reviewed in Canada on 5 March 2025
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    Good series have all of them
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  • Mirek Majewski
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating world of Shannara
    Reviewed in the United States on 30 January 2006
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    Shannara books are the most fascinating cycle of fantasy books I have ever read. I enjoy great action and the wonderful world of Shannara created by Terry Brooks. Straken is the last book of the High Druid of Shannara series and closing book for the whole Shannara cycle. I am very unhappy that this is end of this wonderful story.

    In Terry's books I admire his rich language. As a non English speaker I have learned a lot while reading his Books. Thanks Terry.

    One thing that I do not like in Terry's books are maps. Unfortunately, none of them is good. Each of these maps shows a general view of Shannara world and unfortunately many details are missing. I am quite surprised that all rivers end up in lakes or disappear somewhere in the middle of something. I guess, it would be wonderful to have a large Shannara map (poster size) that we can hang on the wall while reading Terry's books.
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  • Oliver Von Spreckelsen
    4.0 out of 5 stars Spannung pur, aber ein fast schon übertriebenes "Hollywood Happy End"
    Reviewed in Germany on 17 June 2012
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    Die Auseinandersetzung zwischen den Aufrührern der Druiden von Paranor und den Ohmsfords hetzt ihrem Höhepunkt entgegen. Nach dem Cliffhanger des letzten Bandes geht die die Geschichte nahtlos weiter. Pen versucht zu seiner Tante zu gelangen. Seine Eltern versuchen ihm zu helfen, ohne zu wissen, wo er sich befindet. Währenddessen geht die Schlacht auf dem Pekkendoran zwischen der Föderation und den Freien Völkern in die entscheidende Phase, da Sen Dunsidan in den Besitz einer Geheimwaffe gelangt ist. Natürlich wird einem schnell klar, dass diese Geheimwaffe die Möglichkeit darstellt, wie sich die Wesen aus Jarka Ruus befreien können, und dass der Endspurt dieses Romans sich darauf zuspitzt, den Einsatz dieser Waffe zu verhindern.

    Aber im Nachhinein bin ich von der Auflösung schon eher enttäuscht. Zu eindeutig ist der Sieg der Guten. Es gibt durchaus einige "Ja!"-Momente in dem Band, aber irgendwie ist es fast schon fade, wie das Ende der Trilogie auf mich gewirkt hat.

    Ich werde die nächsten Bände von Shannara auch weiterhin lesen, aber hier ist echt eine Chance vergeben worden, aus einer Standard-Trilogie eine epische Trilogie zu machen. Ich möchte hier nicht zu viel verraten, um euch nicht die Überraschungen vorweg zu nehmen, aber ich denke ihr werdet ähnlich denken - zu "Hollywood"-haft war dies Ende...
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  • Denise
    5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect!
    Reviewed in the United States on 10 November 2021
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    I purchased this book to replace the much smaller one I have which just doesn't look right among my others in this series. The book was listed as "Very Good" condition. It's more like "EXCELLENT", "Like New"! I am so tickled pink with my purchase! I would most definitely do business with these people again!! Very happy customer!
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