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Summary: Still filling spots in my mind
Review: Fantasy is a genre that far too often gets compartmentalized and attributed to a certain type of fan. And far too often fantasy authors write towards this audience. In this ambitious effort, Terry Brookstakes fantasy in drops it in the real world. Running with the Demon is one of the most gripping stories of any kind that I have ever read. It was practically impossible for me to put the book down, and still think about the book (over a year later) when it is dark, and I see glowing yellow eyes on the edge of sight. . .
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Summary: Much the Best I've Seen from the Author.
Review: Brooks has improved since The Sword of Shanana. ((Everybody in chorus, now: "It would be hard for him to not have, wouldn't it?")) It's not fair to hold a book written in imitation of a Great Work by someone not yet in his twenties against him all his life, but we don't let that stop the fun, in most cases, do we? Having not touched any of the "Sword" sequels that del Rey has belched forth onto the stands with some regularity, and having not managed to finish the first "Magic Kingdom" book ((Nothing really wrong with it, but i had to put it down and did not feel in the slightest impelled to pick it back up...)), i noted the appearance on the shelves of Running with the Demon with, shall we say, less than ecstasy? However, i picked it up, read the blurb... And put it back down. Some months later, nothing else on the stands looking any better and much of it actively worse, i picked it up. A decent read -- moving into Steven King country -- unseen nasties in squeeky-clean Middle American village, gifted child who doesn't really know What Her Gift Is For, strange doings and nasty critters in the local park, family secrets that are alluded to but never told to the girl, the mystery of her own parentage and, last but far from leats, the advent of a stranger, a tall somewhat grim man who supports his bad leg with a black staff carved with Strange Symbols. Fourteen old Nest Freemark knows that she has magic like many of the Freemark Women have, and thet her magic is tied up with the nastiness that lurks in the local park, which is watched over by a sylvan named Pick. "Feders", nasty ectoplasmic creatures that feed off human pain and despair live in the park... and Something Even Nastier is imprisoned in a great oak near the park's center. Nest is herself guarded by a huge spectral wolf/hound she calls Wraith -- but has no idea where he came from. Nest's grandmother Obviously Knows Something Important That She Will Not Tell. Into town wanders John Ross, a "Knight of the Word". ((The Word is the constructive and preserving principle; the Void the destructive, entropic one)) Ross has had a prophetic dream -- he knows that Something that is going to happen in this town is crucial in the struggle between Word and Void -- and that Nest is involved. That, somehow, the Void has a scheme to turn Nest for its own. He is here to aid in her struggle against the Void, to prevent what he has foreseen could happen ... and to make absolutely sure that she doesn't live to serve the Void if he cannot prevent her turning. And the demon -- did i mention the demon? -- the demon is in town to make sure it does happen and that Nest is turned to the Void. Add in small town politics, labor/management unrest in a long-term strike/lockout, ordinary kid-gang dynamics and a whole lot of foreboding spooky music on the unheard soundtrack and it's a Pretty Decent Read.
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Summary: Running with Terry
Review: Bought this book in the drugstore - no category given, but the name was intriguing. Have been dining on romances for the past few years and have just about had my fill. Have worked through a few mysteries - Carol O'Connell is wonderful. But,this was definitely something different - it was fascinating! Extremely well written, vivid characters and scenes. I am ordering "Knight of the Word" today. Might edge my way into the "Shannara" series and run all the way with Terry.
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Summary: I Ran With The Demons
Review: I tried to put this book down... and couldn't. I tried to not care about the characters... and did. Terry Brooks... Master Storyteller.
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Summary: Weak for Brooks
Review: Nothing great for Terry Brooks compared to his Shannara series. While the story itself was good, it was just a bit simplistic in its explanations. Brooks usually does a better job creating a world entirely different from the one we live in, so perhaps his skills truly shine when he is forced to create everything from scratch, rather than sticking his story into "the real world".
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Summary: Different, but good
Review: I bought this Terry Brooks novel mostly out of habit since I am such a HUGE fan of his other fantasy works. Well I wasn't sure what to expect, because I waited until it came out in paperback, and then it stayed on my shelf until after 'A Knight Of The Word' came out in paperback as well. I started to get a little low on the choices of books to read in my personal library, and didn't quite have the money to buy the newest hardback that I wanted, so I finally opened it up and gave it a shot. It WAS a little slow to start, but it just kept me interested--facinated at the premise that the story was centered in the 'real' world, and THAT to me was unique (at least in MY reading circles). Nest is immediatly likeable and a great character. I was a bit sad hearing about Grandpa in the sequel, but Nest can hold her own. It IS different from probably ANYTHING else out there in the fantasy field, and rightfully so since Brooks is NOT one to copy others. I still think his first 3 Shanarra books are his all-time best works, but these certainly are entertaining. If you are a fantasy reader mulling over the decision to pick this series up, go ahead and give it a shot, and don't give up too soon. But also, DON'T expect Shanarra, either. It is SO different from those books as to make you wonder if they are even written by the same person. Terry, if you read this, kudos to you for doing it again, and by the way, WHEN can we expect another Shanarra book...?
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Summary: Amazing!
Review: Running With the Demon was the first Terry Brooks book I read. I would never have considered it unless I hadn't been browsing the science fiction section of the bookstore and a woman pointed it out. Reading the back of the book, I was intrigued and bought it. I'm happy to say that my money was well spent- this is honestly one of the best books I've read in my life. Nest Freemark is now one of my favorite fictional characters of all time, however, all the characters in this novel are well-developed and believable. The multi-faceted plot is mystifying and complex, but fits together perfectly. Even if you're not a huge science fiction fan, I would suggest reading this book- you won't be disappointed!
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Summary: The battle of good and evil, Personafied!
Review: For the Shannara lovers and the Magic Kingdom fans this is an excellent story of good and evil! I loved every second of the book, it kept me in so much suspense, and I was addicted from the beginning! Thanks Mr. Brooks!
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Summary: This book kicks some serious butt!
Review: A really complex plot full of surprises, twists, and turns. You never knew what was going to happen next. The climax was especially good. I recommend this book to anyone who likes Terry Brooks.
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Summary: First Terry Brooks book I ever read, but not the last!!!
Review: This was the first book I have ever read of Terry Brooks. It captured me instantly, although the dreams of the tormented knight keep you guessing if you're in the past or the future, it reads quite well. Is Terry Brooks a christian? One would think he is after reading this!
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