Dated and wordy fantasy novel from the ‘70s - hard work
This first part of the Thomas Covenant trilogy is tough going. Our main character, Thomas, suffers from leprosy in our world in the 1970s. He is transported to a fantasy world of magic and unusual creatures where he is revered as a possible saviour in a struggle against Lord Foul. Over 500 pages long, the novel takes us on two long journeys, greatly embellished and wordy. It’s not an easy read and I’m not convinced that it’s worth reading the next two volumes as it’s not particularly engaging.
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