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First King of Shannara (The Original Shannara Trilogy, #0)

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Fantasy Fiction Science Fiction

by Terry Brooks

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3.94 (22.6K ratings)
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description 489 pages

First King of Shannara by Terry Brooks holds a well received rating of 3.94 out of 5, based on 22.6K reader ratings. First published in 1996. The book spans 489 pages.

About First King of Shannara

Outcast by the Druids for his devotion to the forbidden art of Magic, Bremen discovers that dark forces are on the move, led by the Warlock Lord, Brona. If the peoples of the Four Lands are to escape eternal subjugation, they must unite. But they need a weapon, something so powerful that the evil Magic of Brona will fail before its might.

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Author Terry Brooks
Published 1996
Pages 489
Genres Fantasy, Fiction, Science Fiction
Average Rating 3.94 / 5.00
Total Ratings 22,623

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3.9
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22.6K ratings
With a rating of 3.94, First King of Shannara is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.06, it performs below the genre benchmark.

How It Compares

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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is First King of Shannara?

First King of Shannara is categorized as Fantasy, Fiction, Science Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is First King of Shannara worth reading?

Based on 22.6K reader ratings, First King of Shannara has an average score of 3.94 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."

How many pages is First King of Shannara?

First King of Shannara has 489 pages.

Who wrote First King of Shannara?

First King of Shannara was written by Terry Brooks. It was first published in 1996.

What is the ISBN for First King of Shannara?

The ISBN-13 for First King of Shannara is 9781857236550.0.

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