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Lord Foul's Bane by Stephen R. Donaldson
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it was amazing
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Read 2 times. Last read December 26, 2022 to January 6, 2023.

EDIT: I just finished my probably fifth read-through of the first book, having completed the Grim Oak Press reissues (which are lovely). I found myself reflecting on different aspects this time than I had before. I very much wanted to focus on Covenant's feelings over (view spoiler) I also wanted to think about some odd memories I had about the story - like, this enormous Land with so few people in it - and the kind and compassionate people who DO populate the Land, in contrast to Covenant.

I'm glad that I still enjoy the series as much as I do.

2007 REVIEW: The Thomas Covenant books have always held a special place in my heart. I freely admit that the series is not for everyone; the singular nature of the protagonist turns a lot of readers away before the first book (this one) is halfway finished.

Compared to other heroic fantasy, I find the Covenant books to be somehow more believable, and to have more emotional impact. The theme of redemption, present throughout the series, resonated with me when I first read the books twenty years ago, and continues to resonate with me.
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Reading Progress

Started Reading
April 1, 1988 – Finished Reading
September 20, 2007 – Shelved
September 20, 2007 – Shelved as: favorites
December 26, 2022 – Started Reading
January 6, 2023 – Finished Reading

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message 1: by Sonky (last edited Aug 25, 2016 12:39PM) (new) - rated it 4 stars
Sep 21, 2007 11:25PM

Sonky Another theme I loved taking away from this series was living "in the eye of the paradox."


message 2: by altsapiens (new) - rated it 5 stars
Oct 02, 2013 05:40AM

altsapiens I agree.. I'm pretty saddened that so many people loathe this series!


message 3: by PaulESchilling (new)
Apr 21, 2016 01:30PM

PaulESchilling There is something amazingly daring about the series and how much pain he is willing to put his characters through.


message 4: by Shane (new) - rated it 5 stars
Dec 27, 2017 09:19PM

Shane Carter This series will never appeal to the juvenile reader. If you like the Hobbit, but felt the LOTR was too wordy, you will not like this series. Considering the time it was written and the author's home, the theme of "desecrating nature" is particularly relevant. Modern readers will not get this. Unfortunately, though, with Trump dismantling the EPA, you will likely come to a better understanding. The Cuyahoga River burned for three days in 1969. The EPA was founded in 1970. This was published eight years later. Without this context, the book will be a different read.


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