The One Tree
The One Tree
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1997
Book Brief
Beta496
Novel • Fiction
The Land • Fantasy World
1997
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In the fantasy novel The One Tree by Stephen R. Donaldson, readers follow Thomas Covenant and Linden Avery as they embark on a perilous quest aboard a magical ship. Their journey involves confronting personal challenges and external threats while seeking the One Tree, a source of powerful magic crucial for their world's survival.
Mysterious
Dark
Fantastical
Challenging
Melancholic
Reviews & Readership
19,878 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Review Roundup
The One Tree by Stephen R. Donaldson is praised for its intricate world-building and complex character development, drawing readers deeply into its fantasy setting. However, some critique its dense prose and slow pacing, which may deter those preferring fast-paced adventures. Overall, it offers a richly woven narrative that rewards patient readers.
Who Should Read The One Tree?
A reader who enjoys The One Tree by Stephen R. Donaldson would likely appreciate epic fantasy with complex characters and themes of redemption. Fans of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings or Tad Williams' Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn series may find this book appealing.
19,878 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Novel • Fiction
The Land • Fantasy World
1997
Adult
18+ years
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