The Sword of Shannara

Name: The Sword of Shannara
Rating: 3.8 (103067 reviews)
Author: Terry Brooks

by Terry Brooks · 1976 · Fantasy, Fiction,

★ 3.8 avg 103067 votes 5362 reviews 76713 want to read

About this book

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.

3.8 ★★★★☆ average of 5 sources · 103067 votes

Open Library 3.5 20

Goodreads 3.8 103067

5,362 reviews · 76,713 want to read · 5,934 reading now

Apple Books 4.5 247

Google Books 4.0 4

Hardcover 3.4 353

Reader Profile

3.8/5 · 103067 readers · 726 pages · ≈ 13 h 27 m · Moderate

What order should I read the The Sword of Shannara Trilogy series?

Read The Sword of Shannara first, then follow the publication order above — The Sword of Shannara.

How long does it take to read The Sword of Shannara?

About ≈ 13 h 27 m — 726 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.

How many pages is The Sword of Shannara?

726 pages in its most-read edition.

What genre is The Sword of Shannara?

It sits on the Fantasy, Fiction shelves.

Is The Sword of Shannara in the public domain?

No — it is still under copyright.

Who wrote The Sword of Shannara?

Terry Brooks.

The Sword of Shannara Trilogy — reading order

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