A review by wdkilpackiii
Lord Foul's Bane by Stephen R. Donaldson

5.0

There are certain books that change the course of fantasy forever. Lord Foul's Bane is one of them. This is one of the first books that I think really established a foundation for what I call "realistic fantasy." First, the main character has leprosy. Second, he is taken to a fantasy world and cannot accept that it is anything other than a dream (thus, Thomas Covenant the Unbeliever). The characters are real, complete with flaws, and they make mistakes that can have long-term consequences. It's wonderfully written with characters you love and love to hate. Highly recommended!