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Lord Foul's Bane (The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant the Unbeliever, #1)

Stephen R. Donaldson
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Lord Foul's Bane (The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant the Unbeliever, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Published in 1989

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Stephen R. Donaldson

Lord Foul's Bane (The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant the Unbeliever, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Published in 1989
Book Details
Pages

480

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

The Land • Medieval Fantasy World

Publication Year

1989

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Lord Foul's Bane by Stephen R. Donaldson follows Thomas Covenant, a person with leprosy, who finds himself transported to a magical land known as The Land. There, he reluctantly becomes involved in a battle against the malevolent force, Lord Foul, who threatens the realm's existence. This book is the first in the Chronicles of Thomas Covenant series.

Reviews & Readership

4.0

52,390 ratings

65%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

16%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Stephen R. Donaldson's Lord Foul's Bane has received mixed reviews. Praised for its complex characters and intricate plot, the book captivates high fantasy enthusiasts. However, some readers find the protagonist difficult to empathize with and criticize the novel's dense prose. Overall, it remains a thought-provoking entry into the fantasy genre.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Lord Foul's Bane (The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant the Unbeliever, #1)?

Fans of complex fantasy worlds, rich character development, and philosophical undertones will enjoy Stephen R. Donaldson's Lord Foul's Bane. Readers who appreciate the moral explorations in J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings or the intricate mythologies in Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series will find this novel compelling.

4.0

52,390 ratings

65%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

16%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

480

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

The Land • Medieval Fantasy World

Publication Year

1989

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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