Customer Reviews

Second Chronicle of Thomas Covenant

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If you want a review of the Chronicles, see any of the other editions of this book, what I want to warn you about is the quality of the materials from which the book is made.

The cover is very thin and flimsy and promises to scuff easily and tear. Given that the book weighs in at 1150 pages, I was expecting a thicker, more durable cover. I normally carry books in a knapsack but, to be honest, I'm not sure I would risk this one in a sack without a lot of care. If I had seen it in the stacks at the local brick and mortar, I would never have bought it for the price.

The other aspect of the size that concerns me is the height and width; this book is a little larger than the average paperback. I was expecting something closer to the size of a hardcover. The binding *appears* good but given the size and construction, I am honestly concerned that this book may not hold up for more than two or three readings.

You are better off buying the books separately or finding a different combined edition.

Having read the first chronicles, I wondered how Donalson could possibly create another trilogy... Be ready to be surprised by what you read, Donaldson has an extensive imagination. Just don't try to work out the "plot" It will spoil the story wether you make it or not. I'm sure the third chronicals will and should come out soon.

What a writer! The development of the Thomas Covenant character into a legitimate hero, and redemption of Linden Avery was quite a story to experience! Absolutely unforgettable! Well Done!

As with the 1st Chronicles Book, same with this. All three stories are in this one, huge book. Get it and use imagination as needed.

I read both the first and second series when I was a teenager. I enjoyed all six books very much. I loved the fantasy creatures, especially the Giants. I have just decided to re-read the entire series, now that the last set of books is complete.

I found the story gripping and entertaining. I particularly like the symbolic way that Thomas and The Land are actually the same thing. As leprosy weakens Thomas's body, and insanity creeps into his mind, so goes the fate of The Land. Good series, worth reading if you like fantasy.

In the Sci-Fantasy genre there are many many worthy authors; Robert Jordan and Raymond Feist stand at the forfront of this peloton to name a few.

But like a rider who has broken away from the pack; a pack lead by the best in the world, Stephen Donaldson has established himself in his ongoing Thomas Covenant Chronicles as a master of the written word.

Donaldson is clearly "playing on a different level", and produces work that is much more than simply "a good yarn". The unfolding of Thomas Covenant as a character is as perfect as one could want, and is set amongst a backdrop as gripping and beautiful in both its construction and description, as could be imagined.

Not for beginners, and definitely not for those who have not completed the first trilogy, I give The Coveneant series my highest recommendation to anyone who wishes to be led on an exploration of what the art of storytelling can achieve.

One of my favorite all time series of novels. Thomas Covenant's adventures are appealing, relevant, and just down right excellent story telling. Rivals the Lord of the Lord of the Rings trilogy as one of the greatest stories ever written.

Was in much better condition than I thought it would be. Very prompt shipment. Will buy from this dealer again.

The book starts fantasticly, but then as I went along I grow tired by the long jurney, no humor at all, and especialy by exageration with the fact that Thomas is a leper - in every other line you can find something like "... he knew that feeling all to well for he was a LEPER...", and another thing - every little thing and action is to important and grand. I just lost interest and excitement from the first 200 pages. I don't know, maybe I wasn't in the right mood, or I had too great expectations, but I'll take Feist, Guy Gavriel Kay, Eddings, especialy Eddings over Donaldson any day.