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Summary: A charming and fast-paced tale that only Brooks could do!!
Review: A Knight of the Word may not be this authors best work, but will, in my opinion, still be remembered for years to come. Now, I'm a Christian, and I must say that this book has many Christian truths to it. They are a bit shadowy and you have to dig down a little to find them, but they are there!Terry Brooks does a remarkable job of storytelling and he makes you care for his characters; so when I stopped reading this book, I was like, "I don't want to wait another whole year for the next book!" As I said before, not his best book, but it should appeal to fans and be remembered.
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Summary: Very predictable; falls short of the first novel
Review: This is a very disappointing follow up to the first novel in this series. Very predictable plot; no real drama. Brooks had a chance to create an interesting series but has fallen way short with this second book. We learn a little more about the characters but not enough to care. I will be hard pressed to continue with this series which in itself is disappointing. What happened to Brooks since Shannara?
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Summary: A Knight of the Word: Good, but no "Running with the Demon"
Review: I'll admint that I'm a huge Brooks fan. I've read everything I can get my hands on by this wonderful author. I bought "A Knight of the Word" the day it came out and finished it in three days. However, it did not quite reach the same level, at least for me, as "Running with the Demon." Brooks once again in this novel set up a wonderful world of magic and reality that was seen in "Running with the Demon." And again he placed many twists and turns that kept me guessing throughout the novel. However I found that the characters, other then Nest and John Ross, were somewhat bland. In "Running with the Demon," I found myself deeply interested and even caring about most of the characters, such as Gran, Old Bob, and Nest's small group of friends. On the other hand, in "A Knight of the Word" I found myself bored by several characters, including Stefanie Winslow and Simon Lawrence. But my dislike for several characters was only a small sidestep as I read this wonderful novel.
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Summary: great book. Could of been a bit better but still good.
Review: When I say it could of been a bit better I really do mean just a bit better. The story was great. The action that the book did have was just about top quiality.I dont whant to go on to much but the only problem is that( which is not much of a prob, it could be a great thing to some people ) if you read and undertood the first book soom of the book gets a bit boreing. It is like brooks expains most of the first book over, now this could be a good thing if you havent read the book in a long time, and if you did not read the first you could still read the second. I only hope their will be a third.
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Summary: The best to date
Review: I have read all of Terry Brooks books. I feel that this new series is by far the best he has done. The characters are not only ones that you care about but also relate to. The story is not a formula and has enough twists to keep the mystery and intensity at a high level through out the story.
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Summary: Good addition to the series
Review: Terry Brooks' imaginative power has once again created a novel that is engaging, with an interesting plot and characters. It was good to see Nest Freemark reappear, as well as learning additional hints about the Word and the nature of its magic. Brooks tackles difficult subjects, like personal responsibility and homelessness. This is admirable, since many fantasy novels are more escapist, but it sometimes interferes with the plot when Brooks stops to preach through his characters. I did guess the identity of the demon half-way through the novel, but the way John Ross handled the confrontation was interesting and led to a very satisfying ending.
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Summary: A fast-paced, exciting adventure that only Brooks could do!
Review: The minute this book hit the stores, I ran to my library and requested that they get it. And about 2 weeks later, I had it in my hands as I left the library; I couldn't wait to read it. I wasn't disappointed at all!! If you're a Terry Brooks fan (or have read Running with the Demon), then go check out this book! It's not one of his better ones, but I will read the next book in the series, because this one was so enjoyable!
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Summary: Better than you'd think!
Review: Now when I read Running With the Demon, I can't say I was terribly impressed. If it wasn't for the fact that Brooks has such a good way with words, and spins a good story dispite a somewhat bad plot, I wouldn't have finished it. So I wasn't exactly pumped about A Knight of the Word, but I read it anyway and was quite impressed! The way Brooks deals with looking into the darker side of humanity is very deep and moving. He moves you to the side of the Word without making it seem goody goody, but by showing how much humanity is in need of hero's like Nest and John. Reading about the homeless and the state in which people live forces you to look to yourself and admit that you too have never put much thought into their state, if its not one you share. But while he is managing to make you find faults in the government, Brooks also weaves a tidy little mystery, with just enough twists and climax that I'm forced to admit this was a very good book. While I think Brooks is being silly for stepping out of the traditional fantasy realm (cause he's so darn good at it!) he proves a solid point that if he wants to, he can. Read this! Do not be discouraged!
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Summary: Good, but a bit below the level of the previous book.
Review: When I first started reading "Running with the Demon," I was a bit apprehensive, because it was obviously a departure from Brooks' Shannara and Landover series, both of which I had enjoyed. Not only is in set in contemporary times, but it is darker and very introspective. That said, I enjoyed "Running" very much. This sequel is certainly worth reading, but it didn't quite live up to the previous work. For one thing, it is much shorter, which isn't always bad, but in this case it seemed like there was just less story there. There is also some truth to the contention that you can guess early on who the demon is, but it is not as blatant as some reviewers would have it. I was still in doubt a little bit until the very end. Part of the problem there was the fact that there were only two or three possibilities for the identity. The part I liked the most was the fact that both Nest and John Ross were forced to come to terms with their magic, in so! mewhat surprising fashion. I don't know if this series is destined to be a trilogy or longer, but there seems to be somewhat of a tradition that the second book of a trilogy is the weakest. This book is not bad, but I do hope that Brooks picks it up a bit in the next one.
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Summary: Don't listen to the negative remarks.
Review: This was a great book, unlike what I have read at the top of this page. Brooks goes into detail about humanity, human feelings, etc., and not just about magic and fighting. It is different, because while other authors just put out the same old schtick about wizards and warriors, Brooks makes you feel the way the characters do. Don't pay attention to the negative remarks and reviews, because the people who say that this book is boring obviously didn't take the time to READ it.
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