Stephen R. Donaldson's unique talents have placed his work alongside that of J.R.R. Tolkien and established him as a writer with the rare ability to expand readers' imaginations. Now he presents a magnificent new collection of eight stories and novellas-three of which have never before been published. This outstanding volume commences with the fablelike title story, "Reave the Just" which highlights one of Donaldson's favorite themes: the individual's power to overcome adversity. This collection also introduces the morbid, soul-taking hero of "Penance" the mysterious beggar woman in the dark fairy tale "The Woman Who Loved Pigs" and the pampered antihero forced to make a choice between virtue and vice in "The Djinn Who Watches Over the Accursed" Boasting exotic settings and suspense fueled by sudden plot twists, Reave the Just and Other Tales is a testament to Stephen R. Donaldson's talent to spin unforgettably spellbinding stories, and the astonishing scope of his mastery of magic and myth.
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Review:
Reave the Just marks Stephen Donaldson's return to fantasy. It's been over a decade since his last collection of short fiction, and fans of his Covenant and Gap series have been clamoring for more from their favorite author. This collection includes eight stories and novellas highlighting Donaldson's skill at creating richly defined characters tormented by doubt, pain, and ambition--antiheroes in spectacular and strange dream worlds. Check out this spectacular collection from a master of character and plot.
From the Back Cover:
"Donaldson proves once again that he is the quintessential fantasist and the true successor and heir to J.R.R. Tolkien....'Reave the Just' is a first cousin to the classic Princess Bride."
--BookPage
"Beguiling...intelligent and thought-provoking."
--World-Herald, Omaha
"Each (tale) is insightful and moral, moving with a processional pace and mood."
--San Jose Mercury News
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- PublisherSpectra
- Publication date2000
- ISBN 10 0553580140
- ISBN 13 9780553580143
- BindingMass Market Paperback
- Edition number1
- Number of pages496
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