The Darkness That Comes Before by R. Scott Bakker

The Darkness That Comes Before

The Prince of Nothing #1

R. Scott Bakker

657 pages • first pub 2003 (editions) user-added

fiction fantasy adventurous slow-paced
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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

3.7
based on 1,961 reviews

Moods

dark: 96%

mysterious: 56%

challenging: 53%

tense: 47%

adventurous: 43%

reflective: 40%

sad: 17%

emotional: 15%

informative: 2%

inspiring: 1%

Pace

36% of readers chose medium
63% of readers chose slow
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

22% of readers chose Plot
60% of readers chose A mix
16% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

42% of readers chose Yes
27% of readers chose Complicated
29% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

3% of readers chose Yes
57% of readers chose Complicated
38% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

61% of readers chose Yes
18% of readers chose Complicated
16% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

67% of readers chose Yes
21% of readers chose Complicated
10% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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