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Violence
Some
Epic fantasy battle sequences; deaths of supporting characters; standard adventure-fantasy violence
Language
Barely any
No profanity; classic adventure-fantasy tone throughout
Sexual Content
Barely any
No sexual content
Substance Use
Barely any
None
Emotional Intensity
Some
The weight of destiny and fear of failure; the Warlock Lord's darkness is existentially threatening but handled at a safe remove
What this book is about
Shea Ohmsford, a half-human half-elf raised in a peaceful valley, learns that he is the last descendant of the Elven house of Shannara—and the only one who can wield the magical Sword of Shannara against the resurrected Warlock Lord. Terry Brooks' debut novel launched one of fantasy's most beloved series, drawing heavily on Tolkien while finding its own voice in a post-apocalyptic world where ancient races survive.
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