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The White Rose (The Chronicles of the Black Company, #3)

Glen Cook
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The White Rose (The Chronicles of the Black Company, #3)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1985

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Glen Cook

The White Rose (The Chronicles of the Black Company, #3)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1985
Book Details
Pages

317

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Medieval Fantasy World

Publication Year

1985

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The White Rose by Glen Cook continues the saga of the Black Company, focusing on their fight against the Dominator. The narrative follows their struggle to protect the White Rose, a pivotal figure in opposing dark forces, while grappling with their own moral dilemmas and the consequences of their actions.

Reviews & Readership

4.4

21,105 ratings

83%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The White Rose by Glen Cook is praised for its intricate plot and compelling character arcs. Readers appreciate Cook's darker, grittier approach to fantasy. However, some find the narrative pacing uneven and struggle with the dense prose. Overall, it’s a must-read for fans of the series but may challenge newcomers.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The White Rose (The Chronicles of the Black Company, #3)?

A reader who enjoys The White Rose by Glen Cook would likely appreciate dark fantasy filled with complex characters and moral ambiguity. Fans of George R.R. Martin's A Game of Thrones and Joe Abercrombie’s The Blade Itself will find similar grittiness and intricate storytelling.

4.4

21,105 ratings

83%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

317

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Medieval Fantasy World

Publication Year

1985

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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