The Illearth War (The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant the Unbeliever, #2)
The Illearth War (The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant the Unbeliever, #2)
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Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1989527
Novel • Fiction
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Science Fiction•
Narrative PoemThe Land • Medieval Fantasy World
1989
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Illearth War by Stephen R. Donaldson follows Thomas Covenant, a man from our world, who is summoned back to the Land, a fantastical place threatened by the evil Lord Foul. He must navigate internal and external conflicts while aligning with inhabitants fighting for their survival in a desperate war.
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Stephen R. Donaldson's The Illearth War captivates with its complex characters and richly detailed fantasy world. Readers appreciate the intricate plot and moral ambiguity. However, some criticism focuses on the slow pacing and dense prose. Overall, it's praised for deep emotional resonance and vivid world-building, making it a compelling but challenging read.
Who Should Read The Illearth War (The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant the Unbeliever, #2)?
Fans of epic fantasy with rich world-building and complex moral dilemmas will enjoy Stephen R. Donaldson's The Illearth War. Readers who appreciate J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings and George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series will find a similarly immersive and thought-provoking tale.
29,703 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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The Illearth War is the second book in The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant the Unbeliever series, which blends elements of fantasy and psychological complexity, showcasing Stephen R. Donaldson's distinctive style and approach to world-building.
The book was published in 1977, only one year after the first book in the series, Lord Foul's Bane, continuing the story of Thomas Covenant, an anti-hero who navigates a land rich with mysticism and conflict.
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Stephen R. Donaldson, the author, was heavily influenced by the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, though he emphasized flawed and complex characters, setting his narrative style apart in the fantasy genre.
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Novel • Fiction
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Science Fiction•
Narrative PoemThe Land • Medieval Fantasy World
1989
Adult
18+ years
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