Second Chronicles of Thomas Covenant [Paperback]

Stephen Donaldson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1986

The magnificent saga of Thomas Covenant continues in Stephen Donaldson's highly acclaimed second epic fantasy trilogy, together in one volume.

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About the Author

Stephen Donaldson was born in 1947 in Cleveland, Ohio. Between the ages of three and sixteen he lived in India, where his father, an orthopaedic surgeon, worked with leprosy sufferers. This inspired his fictional character, Thomas Covenant. Donaldson served two years as a conscientious objector doing hospital work in Akron, then attended Kent State University, where he received his M.A. in English in 1971. He now lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Ballantine Books (P); Reissue edition (February 1986)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0345329635
• ISBN-13: 978-0345329639
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,071,928 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Writing 4-5 stars, book construction materials 2-3 stars, November 14, 2005

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R. A. Jacobs (Omaha, Nebraska) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Second Chronicles of Thomas Covenant (The Second Chronicles of Thomas Covenant) (Paperback)

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.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's really amazing!!!, May 11, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Second Chronicles of Thomas Covenant (Paperback)

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.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Loved the First, Loved the Second, May 29, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Second Chronicles of Thomas Covenant (Paperback)

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!