Fantasy 1984

The Black Company by Glen Cook

Published in Spanish as La Compañía Negra 1: La primera crónica

Some feel the Lady, newly risen from centuries in thrall, stands between humankind and evil.

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What it is

Told in letters, diaries or messages · a world to get lost in

What happens in it

War from the inside Letters and diaries

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How it's told

Who tells it
First person
Its world
An invented world
Style
Easy to get into

Before you pick it up

Is it for you?

It's for you if…

  • you're drawn to the dark side of people
  • you want something big, with room to breathe

Maybe not if…

  • you like to keep your feet on the ground
  • you're after something comforting

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