A KNIGHT OF THE WORD [Import] [Hardcover]

TERRY BROOKS (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 320 pages
• Publisher: ORBIT (1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1857236777
• ISBN-13: 978-1857236774
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.1 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (86 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,809,972 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Terry Brooks is the New York Times bestselling author of more than twenty-five books, including the Genesis of Shannara novels Armageddon's Children and The Elves of Cintra; The Sword of Shannara; the Voyage of the Jerle Shannara trilogy: Ilse Witch, Antrax, and Morgawr; the High Druid of Shannara trilogy: Jarka Ruus, Tanequil, and Straken; the nonfiction book Sometimes the Magic Works: Lessons from a Writing Life; and the novel based upon the screenplay and story by George Lucas, Star Wars(R): Episode I The Phantom Menace.(tm) His novels Running with the Demon and A Knight of the Word were selected by the Rocky Mountain News as two of the best science fiction/fantasy novels of the twentieth century. The author was a practicing attorney for many years but now writes full-time. He lives with his wife, Judine, in the Pacific Northwest.

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars What's wrong with Terry Brooks, May 2, 2000

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Tom Calhoun - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Knight of the Word (The Word and the Void Trilogy, Book 2) (Mass Market Paperback)

Nest is one of the more interesting characters Brooks has created, yet she does essentially nothing in this entire book. She seems to have this incredible power but we are barely made aware of it. What's the point in creating a great character if you don't use her? How about a bit more character development? This book reads like an outline, very sketchy with little filling in it. I was a huge Terry Brooks fan but in the last 3 years he has left me cold.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Brooks wrote this?, October 5, 2000

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"kenneg" - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Knight of the Word (The Word and the Void Trilogy, Book 2) (Mass Market Paperback)

As you can probably tell from the subject, I am not what you would call a Terry Brooks fan. I've read all, or nearly all, of his Shannara books and found them long-winded and difficult. His 'Magic Kingdom' series was much better, though still too long-winded for my taste (I prefer a book that doesn't spend so much time in detail that you lose sight of the story).

I bought the initial book of this series because I couldn't find anything else that interested me at the airport bookstore, and I figured this would at least put me to sleep.

Surprise, surprise. The book was one of the best SF books I've ever read. The characters were 'real' and the plot was very well thought out. Still long-winded in parts, but I found the content actually enhanced the story instead of detracting from it.

This book continues that tradition. Truly one of the best SF books I've ever read, it captures the imagination and won't let go. I found myself disappointed that my neighborhood bookstore doesn't yet have a copy of 'Angel Fire East'.

However, I'm ordering it from Amazon as soon as I get done writing this... :)

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars the Seattle resident strikes again!, June 8, 2000

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Exposer of Truth (Midwest USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Knight of the Word (The Word and the Void Trilogy, Book 2) (Mass Market Paperback)

This book was wonderful. It expands on a story that was already a complete masterpiece. Our friend Nest has gone off to college and must return home to take care of some family business. Her powers have improved with age and a demon is stalking her unbeknownst. John Ross has gone through some turmoil which is expected with a character of his depth. Questioning his convictions, John resigns his post as a knight of the Word. At least until Nest argues him from that path. Some good excitement and unexpected revelations make this book a must read. As I said before, even for the non-fantasy fan. Read this book!