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| Title | : | The Last Dark (The Last Chronicles of Thomas Covenant #4) |
| Author | : | Stephen R. Donaldson |
| Book Format | : | Hardcover |
| Book Edition | : | Anniversary Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 557 pages |
| Published | : | October 15th 2013 by Putnam |
| Categories | : | Fantasy. Fiction. Epic Fantasy |
Stephen R. Donaldson
Hardcover | Pages: 557 pages Rating: 4.07 | 3052 Users | 311 Reviews
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Compelled step by step to actions whose consequences they could neither see nor prevent, Thomas Covenant and Linden Avery have fought for what they love in the magical reality known only as "the Land." Now they face their final crisis. Reunited after their separate struggles, they discover in each other their true power--and yet they cannot imagine how to stop the Worm of the World’s End from unmaking Time. Nevertheless they must resist the ruin of all things, giving their last strength in the service of the world's continuance.Mention Books As The Last Dark (The Last Chronicles of Thomas Covenant #4)
| Original Title: | The Last Dark |
| ISBN: | 0399159207 (ISBN13: 9780399159206) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | The Last Chronicles of Thomas Covenant #4, Thomas Covenant #10 |
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Ratings: 4.07 From 3052 Users | 311 ReviewsCommentary Out Of Books The Last Dark (The Last Chronicles of Thomas Covenant #4)
First, let me say I loved the first two trilogies! The Land and its wonders/horrors seemed so new in every book. I even purchased the electronic copies to re-read. In this series, however, everything was just rehashed, and the characters were so flat I couldn't find anything about them to care about. Even so, I hung in for four more books because I wanted to see how Donaldson was finally going to end the story. After having done so, I truly hope this is the Last Chronicles of the Unbeliever. ItI have been a very great fan of Thomas Covenant for a very long time. I first read 'Lord Foul's Bane' when I was about ten years old (too young, I think, for some of the themes), and was instantly captivated. I remember writing long praise-poems (a kind of early fan-fiction?) in grade six, in the hallway where I had been sent on account of the fact that I was reading Donaldson's novels instead of paying attention in Geography class. 'The Power that Preserves' was the first novel that actually
I have an ARC. Reading it now, about 1/4 of the way in, excellent so far. Will report in full when I'm finished. :) ...... And now I'm done. :) And I'm going to be super vague below details-wise so I don't ruin it for anyone: no spoilers herein.First off: SRD is one of my favorite two writers in the universe (the other is Anne Rice). The Second Chronicles are, word for word, pound for pound, my absolute favorite books bar none. *Nothing* will surpass the buzz of reading those for the first time
Simply magnificent! What else can I say about this series that I haven't already said in my reviews of the previous nine volumes? Stephen R. Donaldson has finally completed a high fantasy decalogue that ranks with the very best of the genre, and has now become my favorite book series of any type.I began reading the Thomas Covenant books in high school, just a few years after the first three books were published in 1977. Even then, I was struck by Donaldson's beautiful writing and his complex
I read the negative reviews and I agree with them completely. They were expecting and hoping for something else, and for them, The Last Dark did not deliver. Scenes and characters were found to be contrite, lacking, or at best merely 'decent'... for them.The problem here (for them) is that Stephen R. Donaldson clearly wrote this book for ME, not for them. He tapped right in and analyzed my needs and wants, my expectations and my emotional state. Boy did he ever deliver!I cannot imagine a finer
As ashamed as I am to admit that I read the final series at all, I am even more ashamed to admit that I was dumb enough to finish it.
So in 1985 or thereabouts, I began the journey that is The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant. 33 odd years on, today, I completed the journey... wow... its taken a while, and it feels like I have gained a lifelong friend in Thomas Covenant .. an incredible story thank you #stephendonaldson
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