The Great Ordeal: Book 3 of the Aspect-Emperor
Sep 2016 · Hachette UK
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'With The Great Ordeal, the penultimate book in The Aspect-Emperor series, Bakker begins to betray the final mysteries of his cosmos, feeding and goading readers more than in any of the preceding novels... Page for page, this volume was a most haunting pleasure to read.' - Bakkerfans
'The Great Ordeal is a stunning addition to the series, go and buy it as soon as it is available. Seethes with intelligence, action and revelation and is a worthwhile continuation of the smartest epic fantasy of our generation.' - The Wertzone
As Fanim war-drums beat just outside the city, the Empress Anasurimbor Esmenet searches frantically throughout the palace for her missing son Kelmomas.
Meanwhile and many miles away, Esmenet's husband's Great Ordeal continues its epic march further north. But in light of dwindling supplies, the Aspect-Emperor's decision to allow his men to consume the flesh of fallen Sranc could have consequences even He couldn't have foreseen.
And, deep in Ishuäl, the wizard Achamian grapples with his fear that his unspeakably long journey might be ending in emptiness, no closer to the truth than when he set out.
The Great Ordeal is the new novel in R. Scott Bakker's acclaimed Aspect-Emperor series, set in a vivid world of myth, war and sorcery. A series that stands alongside the finest in the genre, for its grand scope, rich detail and thrilling story.
Books by R Scott Baker:
Prince of Nothing Trilogy
The Darkness That Comes Before
The Warrior-Prophet
The Thousandfold Thought
Aspect-Emperor
The Judging Eye
The White Luck Warrior
The Great Ordeal
The Unholy Consult
Novels
Neuropath
Disciple of the Dog
Light, Time, and Gravity
'The Great Ordeal is a stunning addition to the series, go and buy it as soon as it is available. Seethes with intelligence, action and revelation and is a worthwhile continuation of the smartest epic fantasy of our generation.' - The Wertzone
As Fanim war-drums beat just outside the city, the Empress Anasurimbor Esmenet searches frantically throughout the palace for her missing son Kelmomas.
Meanwhile and many miles away, Esmenet's husband's Great Ordeal continues its epic march further north. But in light of dwindling supplies, the Aspect-Emperor's decision to allow his men to consume the flesh of fallen Sranc could have consequences even He couldn't have foreseen.
And, deep in Ishuäl, the wizard Achamian grapples with his fear that his unspeakably long journey might be ending in emptiness, no closer to the truth than when he set out.
The Great Ordeal is the new novel in R. Scott Bakker's acclaimed Aspect-Emperor series, set in a vivid world of myth, war and sorcery. A series that stands alongside the finest in the genre, for its grand scope, rich detail and thrilling story.
Books by R Scott Baker:
Prince of Nothing Trilogy
The Darkness That Comes Before
The Warrior-Prophet
The Thousandfold Thought
Aspect-Emperor
The Judging Eye
The White Luck Warrior
The Great Ordeal
The Unholy Consult
Novels
Neuropath
Disciple of the Dog
Light, Time, and Gravity
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4.5
26 reviews
Jeremy Nunez
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November 7, 2019
While I felt the early Ishterebinth chapters were a little slow (perhaps due to the expectations raised by Achamians/Mimaras experience in Cil-Aujas and The Judging Eye) our introduction to Oirunas and the conclusion of that arc more than makes up for the slow start. I had more than a couple "drop the book" moments, particularly towards the end and thought it thoroughly enjoyable. As always, bakker blends history, religion, poetry and philosophy to keep those who are so inclined with more than enough to satisfy their needs. Bakkers prose allows for genuinely awe inspiring scenes, vivid imagery and fantastic battles. It is Tolkien, whilst being a criticism of Tolkien, it is biblically judeo-christian inspired, whilst (respectfully) criticising the judeo-christian religions. His character inversions genuinely causes one to question "the greater good". Fantastic novel, I recommend reading the rest in the series to fully comprehend the sheer gravity/immensity of this nameless war.
About the author
R. Scott Bakker is a student of literature, history, philosophy and ancient languages. He divides his time between writing philosophy and fantasy, though he often has difficulty distinguishing between them. He lives in London, Ontario.
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