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The White Rose

Glen Cook
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The White Rose

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1985

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Glen Cook

The White Rose

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1985
Book Details
Pages

317

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Medieval Fantasy World

Publication Year

1985

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The White Rose by Glen Cook is the third installment in the Chronicles of the Black Company series. It follows the Company members as they navigate complex alliances and confront a powerful adversary. The story explores themes of loyalty and survival as individuals within the group face internal and external challenges in a dark, war-torn world.

Dark

Mysterious

Melancholic

Suspenseful

Gritty

Reviews & Readership

4.4

21,523 ratings

83%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The White Rose by Glen Cook is praised for its gritty, dark fantasy setting and complex characters, drawing readers into the intricate tale of rebellion and magic. However, some critics find the narrative pacing uneven, with dense plotting that may confuse new readers to the series. Overall, it's a compelling continuation of the Black Company saga for those familiar with its universe.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The White Rose?

A reader who enjoys The White Rose by Glen Cook would likely appreciate dark, gritty fantasy with complex characters and epic battles, akin to fans of George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series. They'd also favor morally ambiguous storylines as found in Joe Abercrombie's First Law books.

4.4

21,523 ratings

83%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

317

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Medieval Fantasy World

Publication Year

1985

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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