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| The Gypsy Morph (The Genesis of Shannara, Book 3) | 
 enlarge | Author: Terry Brooks
Publisher: Del Rey
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  50 reviews
Sales Rank: 864
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 416
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.4
Dimensions (in): 9.3 x 6.6 x 1.3
ISBN: 0345484142
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9780345484147
ASIN: 0345484142
Publication Date: August 26, 2008
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 Maybe this is getting old to say, but WOW! Brooks does it again September 10, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
There are few authors working today who can boast the sustained success that Terry Brooks has managed since 1977 with virtually zero breaks in between. I would have to say, with few exceptions, his novels stack up well in the Fantasy Realm as a whole against almost any other author currently working and/or who has ever written and been published. Is that to say he is the all-time best there has ever been? That's a personal question that will vary from reader to reader...and I refuse to attempt to make my opinion the only one that matters. Opinions vary--and for those who are long-time, or even new fans of Brooks will most likely agree that 'The Gypsy Morph' is yet another top-notch addition to his fantastic-and growing collection of works.
I have had the fortune of interviewing Mr. Brooks several times (once in person) and I assure you, he was asked literally THOUSANDS of times whether or not the Word & Void series was, or would be connected in ANY way to Shannara...I was one of those asking. When 'Armageddon's Children' came out, I guess that question was finally put to rest. And I must say, he put that to bed in absolutely the best style imaginable! Again, opinion's vary, but I honestly feel that just being able to come up with a plausible storyline to bridge the two was amazing. But the end rusult? Utterly fantastic.
There are critics of both the Word & Void as well as Shannara and seeing as how both series are now forever connected, I am interested to see how all the blogs will continue. I was initially quite skeptical that Terry would be able to successfully mate these two dramatically different storylines together in ANY way that could satisfy his demanding fans, but once again, even though it seems as though I am sounding like a broken record, but WOW, what a great job. The contemporary Fantasy theme of Word & Void, and the full-on Fantasy genre tied together via this Genesis was not only creative, and offered some genuine surprises and plot twists, but--at least to this reviewer--provided a sense of absolute satisfaction at how that connection was made and how it followed through.
So whats next for Brooks? I have it on good authority a new Magic Kingdom novel is in the works, and while that was never my favorite series in the genre, I still enjoyed it and look forward to diving head-first back into that realm as well. Honestly, for long time fans of Terry Brooks, how can you possibly be anything BUT impressed with 'The Gypsy Morph'? Sure, there will be those who will disagree with my thoughts, and that's ok...but chances are if you liked the 1st two books in this series, you will be more than fine with how it all goes together in this one. And again, remember, opinions vary.
 Surprisingly boring September 2, 2008
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
I had planned to purchase this book regardless of what any reviewers said simply because I was already committed to the series and wanted to know what happened.
For whatever reason, this particular book was burdened with far too much useless dialog that did little to develop the story. There are too many pages of text devoted to boring, pointless conversations among the characters (or to the private thoughts of given characters). There was comparatively little action. It's almost as though Brooks is trying to give his characters more depth in this book, but it feels contrived and affected, and the effort falls flat in this book.
 Finally, a Great Conclusion August 29, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
The last two trilogies ended on whimpers, as far as I am concerned and the build-up did not follow through.
That ended with this trilogy. The Genesis series so far has been great. The story arc begun in Armageddon's Children and The Elves of Cintra had a great climax in The Gypsy Morph. All of the storylines came together and had appropriate ends; all of the characters had their growth, even some entering the sunset in fearful times. The book had some of the grittiest moments seen in any Terry Brooks novel and forced me to put the book down and walk away out of sheer, "OMG, did he just do that?"
If you haven't read all three books, do so. Well worth it! Now we only have to wait to see what happens in this new world and see how Terry Brooks handles it!
In One Word: Awesome! September 9, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
The Gypsy Morph picks up where we left off in The Elves of Cintra, but first we meet a military man who is trapped in a missile silo. This is the catalyst that will begin the end of the old world. We all know from reading Shannara that the old world will end, we just don't know how it gets there.
The action picks up with Kirisin Belleruus, having successfully aquired the Loden Elfstone is on the long journey home to his people who believe that he is a murderer. Eventually, he does make it back and does place his people in the Loden. But as always he is captured and Logan Tom, taking the place of Angel, has to find a way to save him.
Hawk and the other Ghosts are travelling with hundreds of children to the safehold that was foretold to him by the King of the Silver River. Meanwhile, they are being stalked by The Klee, a pretty vicious demon that reminds me of a serial killer in the way he acts. As with the story of Moses the caravan of people do eventually make it to their promised land, not without pitfalls and the loss of some people, though.
Eventually, everything winds down. The Demons make a last assualt. Logan Tom confronts his enemy, Findo Gask. Hawk and the Ghosts confront The Klee. I won't tell you the ending (obviously) but we know already that people do survive in reading Shannara. The ending is a little bittersweet at first but then takes a turn as w return to the missle silo for one last look at the Earth as we know it. I can't wait to see where Terry takes us next in this Genesis series.
I'm officially an insomniac! September 4, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
As with every single Terry Brooks novel I've read, I enjoyed "The Gypsy Morph" immensely. My work schedule only allows me to catch up with my reading in the evening, and since starting this book a few days ago, I've become an insomniac! Reading well into the night until the words are all but blurred and swimming on the pages. Even now, it's past one o'clock in the morning, and having just finished the book, I'm still thinking about it and can't get it out of my head!.
"The Gypsy Morph" brings you through a wide range of emotions: joy, fear, anger, and sadness. At one point in the story, I found my self grinning from ear to ear, while in another, on the verge of tears. Only a handful of masterful writers can involve you in the characters so deeply, that you experience their emotions right along with them. And Terry Brooks is certainly a master of his craft.
Without fail, for every one of Terry's books I've read, I've always been disappointed to turn the last page and find that there's no more. He has this uncanny ability to wrap up his stories without closing them completely. He gives you just enough to get his point across and leaves the rest of the story open for the reader to come to his/her own conclusions. Although I admire this, it can also be very frustrating!
But that aside, it was a wonderful, exciting trilogy. And Gypsy was a fantastic end. I can't wait to visit Landover again next year! It's about time!
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