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Synopsis
“Covenant is [Stephen R.] Donaldson's genius!”—The Village Voice He called himself Thomas Covenant the Unbeliever, because he dared not believe in this strange alternate world on which he suddenly found himself. Yet the Land tempted him. He had been sick; now he seemed better than ever before. Through no fault of his own, he had been outcast, unclean, a pariah. Now he was regarded as a reincarnation of the Land's greatest hero—Berek Halfhand—armed with the mystic power of White Gold. That power alone could protect the Lords of the Land from the ancient evil of the Despiser, Lord Foul. Except that Covenant had no idea how to use that power. . . .
Lord Foul's Bane: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This landmark fantasy contains a graphic rape scene in the early chapters and deals extensively with themes of leprosy, self-loathing, and moral compromise. The protagonist is deeply flawed and makes disturbing choices that drive the narrative.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, explicit sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include sexual assault, self-harm, and grief (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers drawn to complex, morally ambiguous heroes and philosophical epic fantasy will find a challenging journey through a richly imagined world.