The Illearth War by Stephen R. Donaldson
The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant, the Unbeliever, Book Two
In this fantasy novel, the protagonist, Thomas Covenant, a man from the real world who suffers from leprosy, is once again summoned to the mystical Land, where he is reluctantly drawn into a battle against the dark forces of Lord Foul. As the Land's inhabitants prepare for an impending war, Covenant struggles with his disbelief in the Land's reality and his own role in its fate. Alongside the noble Lord Mhoram and the newly introduced character Hile Troy, a strategist from Covenant's world, they face overwhelming odds as they attempt to thwart Lord Foul's destructive plans. The story explores themes of power, responsibility, and the struggle between hope and despair.
The 6571st greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1977
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 400-500
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
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(4.0)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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- 31st on Fantasy and Horror: A Critical and Historical Guide (Book)