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In the shattering climax to Canadian author Bakker's magnificent fantasy saga (after 2005's The Warrior-Prophet), the Holy War army has finally reached the gates of the holy city of Shimeh. The warrior-prophet, Anasûrimbor Kellhus, learns that the Thousandfold Thought, a great "transition rule" that promises to transform the two warring faiths of Inrithism and Fanimry, offers the only way to bring peace to the world of Eärwa and avoid a Second Apocalypse. Amid all the bloodshed and battle, Kellhus continues to respect his friend, the sorcerer Drusas Achamian, despite the conflict that arises when Kellhus takes "the whore Esmenet," hitherto Achamian's woman, as his consort. Esmenet's wavering love between the two men lends poignancy and personal depth to an epic story notable for its lack of melodrama. A large and varied supporting cast of heroes and scoundrels add further emotional realism. The Prince of Nothing trilogy is a work of unforgettable power. (Jan.)
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'"The Thousandfold Thought" stands as a sterling conclusion to the Prince of Nothing series, a work that sets its author apart as one of the finest fantasists writing today. It is a profound and massive achievement, a work of both narrative and philosophical imaginative sweep.' -- Edmonton Journal
'Prince of Nothing trilogy is a triumph.' -- Toronto Star
'The shattering climax to Canadian author Bakker's magnificent fantasy saga... The Prince of Nothing trilogy is a work of unforgettable power.' -- Publishers Weekly
'Prince of Nothing trilogy is a triumph.' -- Toronto Star
'The shattering climax to Canadian author Bakker's magnificent fantasy saga... The Prince of Nothing trilogy is a work of unforgettable power.' -- Publishers Weekly
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
Beautifully written, but you have to study the history for this 3rd one,
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This review is from: The Thousandfold Thought (The Prince of Nothing, Book 3) (Paperback)
The first two books in this series (The Darkness That Comes Before and The Warrior Propeht) really set the bar high: the were beautifully written, featured several complex characters and an excellent major plot with several sub plot lines. They were a little complicated in the "world" created by the books, but not deterringly so.This one, though just as beautifully written, was a struggle to get through. Not nearly as good as the first two, and, because of the fast ending, seems like it was written under a severe deadline. The plot obviously continues from the second book (and, people with poor memories like me will appreciate the 20+ page "what has come before" summary at the beginning of the book) where Kellhus the Dunyain has assumed control of the Holy War through logic and manipulation. Achamian is helping him, but struggling with that path, in no small part because Kellhus has taken Achamian's wife as his own (when Achamian was feared dead). Cnaiur believes himself mad or possesed or both, and follows his own path to redemption. All head for Shimeh, the Holy City now held by heathens, where Kellhus has been "summoned" to see and sent to assasinate his father. The characters again are beautifully wrought and described, especially Achamian, Esmet and Cnaiur. Three major complaints. Bakker asks his readers not only to enter his world, but to study it. The PB version has 100 pages of Glossary out of a 500 page book, and in some of the passages, it feels like you've got to read them all to understand what is happening. Very confusing at times. Second, the end flys by. A lot of action and things tied up in a very short period of time. Third, it's not an obvious end. There are many questions left unanswered, obviously a fourth book or a new series coming next. I will continue reading Mr. Bakker's works, because he tackles a lot, presents a new version of fantasy writing different than most, and I learn a lot from his style of writing. But he set the bar high with the first two novels, and this one, while still good, is not at their level.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
Prince of Narcissists,
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This review is from: The Thousandfold Thought (The Prince of Nothing, Book 3) (Paperback)
R. Scott Bakker's third installment in the Prince of Nothing series should have been called "The Thousand Self-Absorbed People", since almost all the characters are literal narcissists, or under the sway of one. While this "realist" approach to the fantasy epic felt fresh in the first two installments, I found the third nigh unreadable due to the preponderance of the character's selfish actions; is anyone besides Achamian pursuing a higher goal here? As for Kellhus, the ostensible protagonist of the series, the unbeatable Messiah motif gets old really fast. It's why Superman doesn't really work once the origin and initial revelation is unpacked. If you can't beat him, there's no tension, and no one cares. If I want Philosophy, I'll take a class. While the first book was incredible and the second really well written, the third is simply beating a dead horse.
3.0 out of 5 stars
A well-written series that falls flat in the end...,
By Why Not (Toronto, ON, Can) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Thousandfold Thought (Mass Market Paperback)
I thoroughly enjoyed ploughing through Bakker's trilogy: the characters were strong, interesting and distinctive, the storyline was epic, compelling, intelligent and unique, the writing itself was of good quality...I was truly looking forward to the end, to seeing how everything turned out for everyone involved! What was Bakker going to do with such a unique story?! How were his fascinating characters going to end up?! And then ... when the end came near ... nothing but a surprisingly flat disappointment. I did enjoy the trilogy for the most part - this is a refreshingly unique spin on fantasy, steeped in philosophy, quite original, an enjoyable read - but hopefully if you read the series you'll enjoy the ending (was there an ending?!) more than I did!
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