Author

Stephen R. Donaldson

Stephen R. Donaldson — 6 titles in the rankings, first published between 1977 and 1983. They average 7.8 — level with the catalogue as a whole. 2 of the series have a reading order worth keeping to.

Editor’s note American fantasy and science fiction writer known for dark, demanding books built around deeply flawed heroes. The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant follow a bitter leper from our world who is summoned to a magical Land he refuses to believe in, and who commits a terrible crime early in the first book; many readers give up there, which is why Lord Foul’s Bane is both the most read and by far the lowest rated. Those who continue find the later books, especially The Power that Preserves, much stronger. Read in order.

Ranked titles
6 books
Average score
7.8
Total ratings
667
First published
1977–1983

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Books by Stephen R. Donaldson

Book score6 books on a timeline, 1977–1983 · Highest rated: The Power that Preserves
  1. The Power that Preserves
    The Power that PreservesStephen R. Donaldson · 1979 Fantasy102 ratings
    8.08.0 / 10
  2. The Illearth War
    The Illearth WarStephen R. Donaldson · 1978 Fantasy122 ratings
    7.97.9 / 10
  3. The Wounded Land
    The Wounded LandStephen R. Donaldson · 1980 Fantasy80 ratings
    7.97.9 / 10
  4. White Gold Wielder
    White Gold WielderStephen R. Donaldson · 1983 Fantasy73 ratings
    7.97.9 / 10
  5. The One Tree
    The One TreeStephen R. Donaldson · 1982 Fantasy73 ratings
    7.97.9 / 10
  6. Lord Foul's Bane
    Lord Foul's BaneStephen R. Donaldson · 1977 Fantasy217 ratings
    7.37.3 / 10

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