Ilse Witch (The Voyage of the Jerle Shannara, Book 1)

Rating:
Summary: Lost the magic.
Review: I have been reading the Shannara books since I was 12. Having read the latest offering all I can say is that it is probably about time for Terry Brooks to retire. The story is old, the characters have been done. Let us remember you for the great author you once were, instead of the hack you have become.

Rating:
Summary: Not as Good
Review: The Voyage of the Jerle Shannara, Ilse Witch being the first, is not nearly as good as Brooks' previous Shannara books. The characters are one dimensional at best, the story badly plotted, and there is very little about the "voyage" that makes one want to invest time and energy into the story. If you're a die-hard Shannara fan, then buy and read them; otherwise, check them out from your local library.