
The Darkness That Comes Before
Published in 2003, The Darkness That Comes Before is an epic fantasy novel by R. Scott Bakker.
31 Open Library readers have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 3 editions.
At about 589 pages, most readers finish it in 10–11 hours.
Awards & lists
- ✦Locus Awards 2004 — Best First Novel (nominee)
Quick answers
Who wrote The Darkness That Comes Before?
The Darkness That Comes Before was written by R. Scott Bakker and first published in 2003.
What genre is The Darkness That Comes Before?
It is usually shelved as Epic Fantasy.
How long is The Darkness That Comes Before?
The median edition has 589 pages, about 10–11 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to The Darkness That Comes Before?
Readers who like it often enjoy The Eye of the World, A Clash of Kings and A Feast for Crows.
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