Official Post from EvilElitest: Looking at classic fantasy, and its tendency to pick the wrong protagonist.
Once again we return to my childhood and look at fantasy novels and the themes within. And while Lord of the Rings if the classical image of fantasy, I think for most fantasy fans, Shannara, which is more arch typical with over 20 books with a more serial style. So what makes this series attractive even going back years later, which is some pretty nice imagery, some evocative villains, and good world building. So what doesn’t work? Listen and find out.
Also while our critique applies to the entire series, we are mostly focused on Elfstong of Shannara, which is tied for Wishsong for my favorite book and the only one @afriendtokilltime has read.