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The Black Company (The Chronicles of the Black Company, #1)

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Fantasy Fiction

by Glen Cook

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3.96 (27.4K ratings)
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description 319 pages

The Black Company by Glen Cook holds a well received rating of 3.96 out of 5, based on 27.4K reader ratings. First published in 1984. The book spans 319 pages.

About The Black Company

Some feel the Lady, newly risen from centuries in thrall, stands between humankind and evil. Some feel she is evil itself. The hard-bitten men of the Black Company take their pay and do what they must, burying their doubts with their dead. Until the prophesy: The White Rose has been reborn, somewhere, to embody good once more. There must be a way for the Black Company to find her... So begins one of the greatest fantasy epics of our age—Glen Cook's Chronicles of the Black Company.Librarian note: an alternate cover for this edition can be found here.

Detail Value
Author Glen Cook
Published 1984
Pages 319
Genres Fantasy, Fiction
Average Rating 3.96 / 5.00
Total Ratings 27,392

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

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27.4K ratings
With a rating of 3.96, The Black Company is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.06, it performs on par.

How It Compares

3.96
This Book
4.06
Fantasy Average
4.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is The Black Company?

The Black Company is categorized as Fantasy, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is The Black Company worth reading?

Based on 27.4K reader ratings, The Black Company has an average score of 3.96 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."

How many pages is The Black Company?

The Black Company has 319 pages.

Who wrote The Black Company?

The Black Company was written by Glen Cook. It was first published in 1984.

What is the ISBN for The Black Company?

The ISBN-13 for The Black Company is 9780812521400.0.

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