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The Elfstones of Shannara - Shannara 2
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Plot Summary of The Elfstones of Shannara - Shannara 2
"The Elfstones of Shannara is a masterpiece of fantasy by author Terry Brooks. It has it all including suspense, mystery , good vs evil, a quest to defeat evil, etc. Must read the book to appreciate the quality of writing!"
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Plot
Tone of book - very upbeat
FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION? - fantasy world/fantasy past
Is this an adult or child's book? - Adult or Young Adult Book

Main Character
Identity: - Female
Has magical/special powers? Yes
How sensitive is this character? - middling sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor - Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence - Average intelligence
Physique - average physique

Main Adversary
Identity: - magical being
Has magical powers? Yes
How sensitive is this character? - mean, arrogant
Sense of humor - Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence - Average intelligence
Physique - average physique

Style
Person? - mostly 3rd
Accounts of torture and death? - moderately detailed references to deaths
How much dialogue? - significantly more dialog than descript
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