The Darkness That Comes Before by R. Scott Bakker

The Darkness That Comes Before

The Prince of Nothing #1

R. Scott Bakker

608 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous slow-paced

Description

In a world scarred by an apocalyptic past, four people are swept up in the launch of an imminent crusade, during which they are ensnared by mysterious traveler Anasûrimbor Kellhus, whose magical, philosophical, and military talents have origins in...

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Community Reviews Summary of 866 reviews

Moods

dark 96%
mysterious 62%
challenging 55%
adventurous 41%
tense 41%
reflective 34%
sad 24%
emotional 6%
informative 3%
inspiring 3%

Pace

slow 77%
medium 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 65% | Plot: 25% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 69% | No: 26% | Yes: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 16% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 7% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.62

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