The Strength of the Few
- 736
- Pages
- about 13 h
- Reading time
- NYT bestseller · 1 week on the list, peaked at #2
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Our view
“The Strength of the Few” continues the Hierarchy series with an unusual structure that splits its story into separate strands. It reads quickly despite running past 700 pages and keeps a reader wanting to know what comes next. Some report that one strand drags for much of the book and that the ending is unsatisfying. For those invested after “The Will of the Many” it remains compelling; it is not a place to begin.
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About the book
The Strength of the Few is an epic fantasy novel by Australian author James Islington. Published in 2025 by Gallery / Saga Press, it is the second installment in The Hierarchy series, following The Will of the Many (2023).
Reading order · Hierarchy
Full order & progress →- The Will of the ManyStart here
8.98.9 / 10 - The Strength of the FewThis book
8.28.2 / 10
Where the score comes from
The sources average 8.3 across 666 ratings. With that many, the reader vote carries 82% of the weight and the score stays at 8.2 — the Fantasy average of 8.0 barely moves it.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | 8.3 | 666 | 100% |
Frequently asked
How long is The Strength of the Few?
It has 736 pages — longer than 76% of the ranked books in Fantasy.
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