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Classic · Fiction, Fantasy, Classics

White Gold Wielder

by Stephen R. Donaldson
1983 · 485 pages · Fiction
59.8Must-Read
Score Classic
Lifetime bestseller
≈ 12 hours to read · about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day

What it's about

Despite his failure on the Isle of the One Tree, Thomas Covenant realizes he has no choice but to return to the Land and fight.

Why it's worth reading

It was one of the ten best-selling books of 1983.

You'll love it if you liked

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Good to know

It continues Thomas Covenant's story, so start with the earlier books.

By the numbers

59.8Must-Read Score
  • Readers28 out of 100 · counts 42%
  • Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
  • Bestseller40 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
  • Buzz0 out of 100 · counts 10%

Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.

Where it ranks

Why it made the list

Bestseller
One of the ten best-selling books of 1983 (Publishers Weekly)

Reads as

Adventurous, Thought-provoking

How we rank

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Quick answers

Is White Gold Wielder worth reading?

Yes. It was one of the ten best-selling books of 1983. It ranks #2,555 of the 3,056 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 59.8 (the best book we found scores 99).

What is White Gold Wielder about?

Despite his failure on the Isle of the One Tree, Thomas Covenant realizes he has no choice but to return to the Land and fight.

How long does it take to read White Gold Wielder?

About 12 hours (485 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.

What should I read after White Gold Wielder?

If you liked it, try The Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien, The Eye of the World by Robert Jordan or A Game of Thrones by George R. R. Martin.