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The Darkness That Comes Before
The Darkness That Comes Before: Book 1 of the Prince of Nothing | R. Scott Bakker
A score of centuries has passed since the First Apocalypse and the thoughts of men have turned, inevitably, to more worldly concerns...A veteran sorcerer and spy seeks news of an ancient enemy. A military genius plots to conquer the known world for his Emperor but dreams of the throne for himself. The spiritual leader of the Thousand Temples seeks a Holy War to cleanse the land of the infidel. An exiled barbarian chieftain seeks vengeance against the man who disgraced him. And into this world steps a man like no other, seeking to bind all - man and woman, emperor and slave - to his own mysterious ends. But the fate of men - even great men - means little when the world itself may soon be torn asunder. Behind the politics, beneath the religious fervour, a dark and ancient evil is reawakening. After two thousand years, the No-God is returning. The Second Apocalypse is nigh. And one cannot raise walls against what has been forgotten...
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This reads like literature so I‘ll just come out and say it... R. Scott Baker‘s prose is quite excellent. There‘s very enjoyable moments of introspection, history, and intrigue, characters are always trying and work out the political machinations of their opponents. It‘s a political novel, in that politics of the holy war, history and magic are always on the agenda. This could be seen as rather dense reading, I would consider it enjoyably thinky.

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Drinking Fullers - London Porter on Cask and just started reading this book. My husband gave it to me last Christmas and now I have finally gotten around to read it. #booksandbeers #tbrpile

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Vinjii
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My view has somewhat changed from yesterday. Definitely a reason to stay inside and read.

MayJasper Dry stone walls and snow. Are you in Cumbria? 7y
Vinjii @MayJasper Derbyshire, Peak District 😍 Cottage mini reading getaway with the dogs! (Did NOT expect snow!) (edited) 7y
Cinfhen Wow! It‘s beautiful 7y
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TrishB Looks lovely ❤️ 7y
MayJasper Enjoy and may your toes be toasty 7y
Vinjii @MayJasper Thank you 😍 @Cinfhen @TrishB So beautiful and perfect weather to read. 7y
CocoReads Beautiful! 7y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Beautiful ❄️ ⛄️ 7y
Suelizbeth Free association here, but this picture made me think of The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman. 7y
Vinjii @Suelizbeth Oh wow. You‘re right, it fits 😍 7y
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