The Black Company (The Chronicles of the Black Company, #1)
The Black Company (The Chronicles of the Black Company, #1)
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1992
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Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1992319
Novel • Fiction
Fantasy World • Medieval
1992
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Black Company by Glen Cook follows a group of mercenaries known as the Black Company. This fantasy novel depicts their adventures, struggles, and moral dilemmas as they navigate a world filled with magic, war, and dark forces. The book initiates the Chronicles of the Black Company series.
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Glen Cook’s The Black Company offers a gritty, compelling blend of dark fantasy and military fiction, praised for its unique narrative perspective and realistic portrayal of mercenary life. However, some readers find the plot convoluted and the character development lacking. Overall, it’s a gripping read for fans of dark, complex fantasy stories.
Who Should Read The Black Company (The Chronicles of the Black Company, #1)?
Readers who revel in the gritty realism and morally complex characters of A Song of Ice and Fire by George R.R. Martin or the dark, military-focused fantasy of Malazan Book of the Fallen by Steven Erikson will find The Black Company by Glen Cook compelling. This novel immerses readers in a mercenary company's unforgiving world, filled with intrigue and relentless battles.
53,422 ratings
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Novel • Fiction
Fantasy World • Medieval
1992
Adult
18+ years
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