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Cover of The Runes of the Earth

The Runes of the Earth

Stephen Donaldson (2004)

SubgenreEpic Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingR
Pages (Doorstopper (600+))
Setting
CSM age18+
Goodreads3.8
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Content levels

ViolenceStrong
Sexual contentMild
LanguageModerate

Trigger warnings

DeathGriefViolenceMental IllnessChild HarmDepression

Positive tags

Redemption ArcHealing ArcSecond ChanceProtector

Heroine archetypes

Reluctant HeroineTortured Heroine

Protagonist archetypes

Reluctant HeroVengeance-Driven

Tropes

Reluctant HeroProphecyAncient Evil ReturnsMentor FigurePortal FantasySecondary WorldQuestSoft Magic System

Themes

Grief and LossSecond ChancesDuty and SacrificeLegacyMotherhoodBattle Against EvilRedemption

Synopsis

Ten years after the death of Thomas Covenant, his one-time companion, Linden Avery, returns home to discover her child building images of the Land with blocks and is once again summoned to take part in an epic battle against evil.

Tags

Dark FantasyPortal FantasyQuest Fantasy