The Wishsong of Shannara Audiobook, by Terry Brooks Play Audiobook Sample

The Wishsong of Shannara Audiobook

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Read By: Scott Brick Publisher: Random House Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 13.67 hours at 1.5x Speed 10.25 hours at 2.0x Speed Series: The Shannara Series Release Date: March 2003 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9780736697965

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

209

Longest Chapter Length:

08:36 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

09 seconds

Average Chapter Length:

05:55 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

55

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Publisher Description

ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR FANTASY TALES OF ALL TIME. NOW AN EPIC TV SERIES.   An ancient evil is stirring, intent on the complete destruction of all life. The Druid Allanon sets out on a dangerous journey to save the world, reluctantly aided by Brin Ohmsford, daughter of Wil Ohmsford—for she alone holds the magic power of the wishsong. But a prophecy foretells doom, as evil nurses its plan to trap the unsuspecting Brin into a fate far more horrible than death.   Praise for Terry Brooks   “Shannara was one of my favorite fictional worlds growing up, and I look forward to many return trips.”—Karen Russell, author of Swamplandia!   “If Tolkien is the grandfather of modern fantasy, Terry Brooks is its favorite uncle.”—Peter V. Brett, author of The Skull Throne   “A great storyteller, Terry Brooks creates rich epics filled with mystery, magic, and memorable characters.”—Christopher Paolini, author of Eragon

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"When Allanon is again facing the dark powers he returns to the Ohmsford's elven magic to help protect the four races. First Shea Ohmsford helped with the Sword of Shannara; then Shea's grandson, Wil, used the Elfstones in the battle against the dark; and now Brin, Wil's daughter, must use the power of the Wishsong against the Mord Wraiths. Brin thought the Wishsong was a frivolous power she shared with her brother, Jair, but she comes to realize its power not only as a weapon but as a seduction of her essential morals as she proceeds on her quest. She needs to develop the power to resist its lure and use it for good."

— Neill (5 out of 5 stars)

The Wishsong of Shannara Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 3.51282051282051 out of 53.51282051282051 out of 53.51282051282051 out of 53.51282051282051 out of 53.51282051282051 out of 5 (3.51)
5 Stars: 7
4 Stars: 15
3 Stars: 10
2 Stars: 5
1 Stars: 2
Narration: 4.5 out of 54.5 out of 54.5 out of 54.5 out of 54.5 out of 5 (4.50)
5 Stars: 1
4 Stars: 1
3 Stars: 0
2 Stars: 0
1 Stars: 0
Story: 4.5 out of 54.5 out of 54.5 out of 54.5 out of 54.5 out of 5 (4.50)
5 Stars: 1
4 Stars: 1
3 Stars: 0
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  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Story Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Listening to this novel took me back more then 20 years!!!! I loved every moment of Brin and Jar's journey. I could rmember sitting on the couch and what my bedroom looked like as I sat and read for hours. It was just as good as I remembered it! These books get better and better as they go! "

    — Selina, 8/13/2018
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5 Narration Rating: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Story Rating: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This is an awesome book to read. Really great read. Awesome Story line "

    — techandrey, 2/23/2018
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Very disappointing book, especially after the speactacular Elfstones. "

    — Rod, 2/19/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This is a good book, and in the version I had there were even pictures:) Action packed, and very interesting, this story book was very difficult to put down, but it was from my teachers library and I had to borrow it so I wouldn't get in trouble for reading it at school. The characters are intruiging(sp?)and the plot is exciting. I recommend it to anyone who likes fantasy. "

    — Kira, 2/15/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Better than the first, not as good as the second. I'm still thinking its worth it to give the rest of the series a chance. I'm a bit of a completist. "

    — Caitlin, 2/10/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Slightly more grittier versions of Tolkien. Otherwise, wholly similar. "

    — Dev, 2/1/2014
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " This is the kind of stuff that I read and don't tell anyone about... "

    — Kyle, 1/31/2014
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " Oh I felt cheated!!! He spends all this time buildign up a battle for the ages and the audience doesn't even get to see it. Lame! "

    — Sabrena, 1/29/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Blast Off! This is were we finally catch a glimpse of Brooks potential as a writer. This book is much more original, interisting, written well, and is just better than the other two! THis, like most of Brooks other books, is a coming of age story. It centers around two young children, struggling to control their magic, in order to save the world. "

    — Nate, 1/19/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Although this is my least favorite of this trilogy, it is still an action packed fantasy steeped in the war between good and evil. "

    — Shauna, 1/13/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This one is really scary. The Wishsong is kinda goofy, but creative at the same time. I like it! "

    — Arnold, 1/1/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I love everything Terry Brooks has written. He is number 2 on my list of the greatest Fantasy writers this world has ever seen. "

    — Dannie, 12/29/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Not as good as I remember from reading it when it first came out, not as good as the first two in the series. "

    — Darren, 12/29/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " The conclusion of Terry Brooks' first trilogy. A good and satisfying read. Does a good job of concluding the trilogy. "

    — Jamie, 12/28/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Very good, although it took me forever because my kindle made me keep on drifting off into dream land... not the book, of course. No, the book was incredible. It's just I'd been reading on my Kindle for forever and... Nevermind. "

    — Katniss, 12/15/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I don't remember much about "Wishsong," other than I didn't like it as much as I liked "Elfstones" and "Sword." (I was really young when I read this, and need to re-read it!) "

    — Elizabeth, 12/14/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Don't remember it at all, except that i read it and liked it a little less than the 1st in the series. "

    — Dj, 12/10/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Finished the first trilogy from Terry Brooks. Really really liked them and the surprises within. Also, enjoyed the modern day analogies I could make. Elfstones was my favorite! The demons seemed more threatening and I really liked the relationships in it. Glad I was introduced to these. "

    — Amy, 7/29/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Disappointingly similar to the preceding Shannara novels. "

    — Ike, 4/29/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " its been a while but I loved this series "

    — Noah, 2/18/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " One of my favorite in the series. Garet Jax is one of my favorite characters in the Brooks universe. "

    — Brian, 10/24/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Getting into the same old formula. Not a fun read, but necessary for future novels in the Shannara saga. "

    — Clint, 10/13/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Loved the whole series. Imaginative, fun. Elfstones was the best. "

    — Joe, 10/9/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Wow, great book! Garet Jax, one of my favorite characters of all time. Now that's a badass. "

    — Emeyin, 7/15/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I love Brooks for all of his female main characters. "

    — Malee, 6/6/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I liked this book the best of the series. "

    — Anne, 5/9/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Not as fast paced as the other two I read of the quartet, but the characters are intriguing. The plot gets a little predictable by this time. "

    — Kaushalya, 4/6/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Read in middle school. This was one of the first fantasy series I ever read and probably the one that got me onto an epic fantasy kick. "

    — J.M., 2/7/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I read this like forever ago. I may not have finished it. "

    — Brandon, 1/21/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Finally finished 3rd book in the initial Sword of Shannara series by Terry Brooks. It's evident why Brooks has been successful -- his plots and his imaginative worlds are compelling, even if his characters are not. I never identified with his lead characters, but the plot drove me along. "

    — Peter, 10/5/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Reading to Jeffrey right now. Like a lot more than I remember when I read it a long time ago. "

    — Honor, 9/3/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This is about as good as fantasy gets! Intoxicatingly fast paced and clean. My favorite Shannara so far! "

    — Marita, 7/12/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Re-read this while being home for the past week. I've always loved the Shannara books and this one doesn't disappoint in any way. Fun story, adds a few new parts to the Shannara series. "

    — Brian, 4/26/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A great follow-up to the Sword. "

    — Gena, 4/18/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " The final book of this trilogy is a darker novel than the earlier ones. "

    — Terry, 2/26/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " When I read these books as a kid they were some of my favorites. Now that I look at books differently these books are starting to push me away. They are boring for me and I don't know if I will be able to read the rest of the series. So many other books out there. "

    — Craig, 12/16/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Very good, although it took me forever because my kindle made me keep on drifting off into dream land... not the book, of course. No, the book was incredible. It's just I'd been reading on my Kindle for forever and... Nevermind. "

    — Katniss, 12/13/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Once again, Brooks scored big. This was a page-turner just like the first two. . . --From A Reader's Journal, by d r melbie. "

    — David, 12/7/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Loved the whole series. Imaginative, fun. Elfstones was the best. "

    — Joe, 11/21/2010

About Terry Brooks

Terry Brooks has thrilled readers for decades with his powers of imagination and storytelling. He is the author of more than thirty books, most of which have been New York Times bestsellers. He is a recipient of the 2017 World Fantasy Association’s Life Achievement Award. His novels Running with the Demon and A Knight of the Word were chosen by the Rocky Mountain News as two of the best fantasy novels of the twentieth century.

About Scott Brick

Scott Brick, an acclaimed voice artist, screenwriter, and actor, has performed on film, television, and radio. He attended UCLA and spent ten years in a traveling Shakespeare company. Passionate about the spoken word, he has narrated a wide variety of audiobooks. winning won more than fifty AudioFile Earphones Awards and several of the prestigious Audie Awards. He was named a Golden Voice by AudioFile magazine and the Voice of Choice for 2016 by Booklist magazine.