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Synopsis
Reaching far beyond sword and sorcery, The Scar is a story of two people torn by disaster, their descent into despair, and their reemergence through love and courage. Egert is a brash, confident member of the elite guards and an egotistical philanderer. But after he kills an innocent student in a duel, a mysterious man known as "The Wanderer" challenges Egert and slashes his face with his sword, leaving Egert with a terrible scar – and a curse of cowardice. Egert embarks on an odyssey to undo the blight, and his painful journey leads him down a dangerous path. Stylistically reminiscent of Robin Hobb, and with a haunting and ominous imagination similar to a Michael Moorcock's, The Scar tells a story that cannot be forgotten.
The Scar: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This dark fantasy contains a murder in a duel, a magical curse that causes psychological torment, and an adult protagonist's descent into despair with themes of cowardice, guilt, and suicidal ideation before eventual redemption.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, mild sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include emotional abuse, murder, and death (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers will find a complex character study about a flawed man's journey from arrogant villain to reluctant hero through magical punishment and hard-won redemption.