The thousandfold thought
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Author
Bakker, R. Scott,
Series
Prince of nothing volume 3
Published
Woodstock, NY : Overlook Press, 2008.
Status
Available
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Description

In a follow-up to The Darkness That Comes Before, warrior-philosopher Anasûrimbor Kelhus continues his quest to reunite with his father, reach the ancient city of Shimeh, and master ancient arts that will enable him to overcome his enemies.

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Format
Book
Physical Desc
xxxiii, 510 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
ISBN
9781590201206, 1590201205

Notes

General Note
Interior maps by the author.
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Cover illustration by Larry Rostant.
Description
The apocalyptic holy war comes to a head in this conclusion to the groundbreaking Prince of Nothing series and casts into question all the action that has taken place before. -- from Amazon.
Description
The Thousandfold Thought finds Kelhus, tutored by the cuckolded sorcerer Achamian -- who believes his student is the only man capable of stopping the impending apocalypse -- leading his Holy War's final march across the landscape of the Three Seas towards the fabled city of Shimeh and his father, a man of inestimable power. -- from the back cover.

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  • The warrior-prophet: The prince of nothing; book two (Prince of nothing Volume 2) Cover
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Published Reviews

Publisher's Weekly Review

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, Anas?rimbor 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 E?rwa 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.) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved

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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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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Bakker, R. S. (2008). The thousandfold thought . Overlook Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Bakker, R. Scott. 2008. The Thousandfold Thought. Woodstock, NY: Overlook Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Bakker, R. Scott. The Thousandfold Thought Woodstock, NY: Overlook Press, 2008.

Harvard Citation (style guide)

Bakker, R. S. (2008). The thousandfold thought. Woodstock, NY: Overlook Press.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Bakker, R. Scott. The Thousandfold Thought Overlook Press, 2008.

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