--- product_id: 26500182 title: "The Library at Mount Char: A Novel" price: "฿1690" currency: THB in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.th/products/26500182-the-library-at-mount-char-a-novel store_origin: TH region: Thailand --- # The Library at Mount Char: A Novel **Price:** ฿1690 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Library at Mount Char: A Novel - **How much does it cost?** ฿1690 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.th](https://www.desertcart.co.th/products/26500182-the-library-at-mount-char-a-novel) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description “Wholly original . . . the work of the newest major talent in fantasy.”— The Wall Street Journal “ Freakishly compelling . . . through heart-thumping acts of violence and laugh-out-loud moments, this book practically dares you to keep reading. ” —Atlanta Magazine A missing God. A library with the secrets to the universe. A woman too busy to notice her heart slipping away. Carolyn's not so different from the other people around her. She likes guacamole and cigarettes and steak. She knows how to use a phone. Clothes are a bit tricky, but everyone says nice things about her outfit with the Christmas sweater over the gold bicycle shorts. After all, she was a normal American herself once. That was a long time ago, of course. Before her parents died. Before she and the others were taken in by the man they called Father. In the years since then, Carolyn hasn't had a chance to get out much. Instead, she and her adopted siblings have been raised according to Father's ancient customs. They've studied the books in his Library and learned some of the secrets of his power. And sometimes, they've wondered if their cruel tutor might secretly be God. Now, Father is missing—perhaps even dead—and the Library that holds his secrets stands unguarded. And with it, control over all of creation. As Carolyn gathers the tools she needs for the battle to come, fierce competitors for this prize align against her, all of them with powers that far exceed her own. But Carolyn has accounted for this. And Carolyn has a plan. The only trouble is that in the war to make a new God, she's forgotten to protect the things that make her human. Populated by an unforgettable cast of characters and propelled by a plot that will shock you again and again, The Library at Mount Char is at once horrifying and hilarious, mind-blowingly alien and heartbreakingly human, sweepingly visionary and nail-bitingly thrilling—and signals the arrival of a major new voice in fantasy. Praise for The Library at Mount Char “An engrossing fantasy world full of supernatural beings and gruesome consequences.” — Boston Globe “Vivid . . . the dialogue sings . . . you'll spend equal time shuddering and chortling.” —Dallas Morning News Review: The most imaginative book I have read this year - It took me until December, nearly Christmas!, to find the book of the year that is just plain good fun while feeding my soul. I always think it is incredibly dopey of most people to go around quoting movie lines that actors deliver without thinking through to the idea that somewhere, sometime, a WRITER put those words in the actor's mouth. We should have authors that we follow around with the some slavish devotion that we assign to witless actors. But I digress. Scott Hawkins deserves more accolades than he will probably ever get as a "lowly" author. It's how our universe runs....but it could be a lot worse if we peek into the Library at Mount Char. Ever wrestle with the idea of what life really means? Is there a God up there? And if there is, what does he expect? Is there any way to turn the wheels of time and quantum space itself? Can one person ever amass too much knowledge? All of those ideas get turned on their heads in this book and examined from all angles. We follow an acolyte of God Himself/Herself/Father (as we dimly realize the hierarchical sets) through life-changing experiences. Along the way, our heroine, Carolyn, picks up your average Steves and Mrs. McGillicuddys and Erwins and breathes life into them without destroying their essential humanity and likableness. These characters will fulfill reoccurring roles, almost like reincarnations. Sure, we have the usual immortal Titans that are cruel (and infinite in their cruelty)...but at the same time Titans enjoy brownies, too. Even lions get a chance to help save the universe along the way by getting rid of a few horrible singers and their crappy songs. I don't know how long it took Mr. Hawkins to write this book but every chapter is infused with humor, a little bit of slap-stick, and thoughtful, truly mind-blowing revelations. Alright, and some gross stuff. But you can't have a car chase without some crashes. It is a little bit fantasy, a little bit science fiction, a little bit philosophy, a little bit spiritual and a whole lot of not for the faint-hearted or easily grossed out. There are rapes, both metaphorical and actual, many people die in creative and quick ways, and humanity is shown to be mostly full of crap and laziness. As one would expect by looking around the world now. So pretty realistic but delivered in a hopeful not hopeless fashion. I don't want to write synopsis of the book that you can get in the introduction. Instead, I want to tell you how I felt when I read the book. I could not put it down. I wanted to read just one more chapter. I laid in bed all Saturday only stopping to raid a chocolate stash, grab more hot tea, kick the cat out, and hop back into bed. To read. The story was engrossing, thrilling, and, for you feminists out there, satisfying until you realize that gender doesn't really matter to the story. It's how you are as a human being, a heart coal....and as a newly created God. Review: A Unique and Enjoyable Fantasy - What if there was an all powerful man who stored all of his knowledge in a library that could only be read by his twelve "children"? And what if that man disappeared one day, causing the library to be totally unreachable to those children? This is the mystery at the heart of "The Library at Mount Char". Naturally, of course, if quickly becomes something else entirely - but still very enjoyable. Like most fantasy novels, it does take a while for the story to really get going. It's always well-written, but the first 25% of the novel, or so, is filled with a lot of exposition that's needed to set up the world of the story. It's important information, but it is a bit of a slog to get through. However, once you get through it, the story definitely takes off. Throughout the book, the point of view shifts between different characters and a number of interludes shift the action between different times. This was a bit challenging for me to get into, at first, but I did eventually wrap my head around it and all of this point of view shifting and time shifting ends up coalescing in a really interesting conclusion. It's not a super surprising one - the book is definitely littered with clues as to how it eventually ends, but that doesn't make the journey any less fun. Ultimately, "The Library at Mount Char" is a really fun book. It's very well written, filled with a number of very interesting characters. It tells a wholly complete story, though does feature an epilogue that sort of sets up a sequel were the author to want to revisit the world in the future. If you enjoy weird fantasy stories or stories about quasi-Gods, this is the book for you. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #6,865 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #27 in Contemporary Fantasy (Books) #96 in Dark Fantasy #271 in Humorous Fantasy (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 12,168 Reviews | ## Images ![The Library at Mount Char: A Novel - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/911qUqabOLL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The most imaginative book I have read this year *by M***T on December 16, 2018* It took me until December, nearly Christmas!, to find the book of the year that is just plain good fun while feeding my soul. I always think it is incredibly dopey of most people to go around quoting movie lines that actors deliver without thinking through to the idea that somewhere, sometime, a WRITER put those words in the actor's mouth. We should have authors that we follow around with the some slavish devotion that we assign to witless actors. But I digress. Scott Hawkins deserves more accolades than he will probably ever get as a "lowly" author. It's how our universe runs....but it could be a lot worse if we peek into the Library at Mount Char. Ever wrestle with the idea of what life really means? Is there a God up there? And if there is, what does he expect? Is there any way to turn the wheels of time and quantum space itself? Can one person ever amass too much knowledge? All of those ideas get turned on their heads in this book and examined from all angles. We follow an acolyte of God Himself/Herself/Father (as we dimly realize the hierarchical sets) through life-changing experiences. Along the way, our heroine, Carolyn, picks up your average Steves and Mrs. McGillicuddys and Erwins and breathes life into them without destroying their essential humanity and likableness. These characters will fulfill reoccurring roles, almost like reincarnations. Sure, we have the usual immortal Titans that are cruel (and infinite in their cruelty)...but at the same time Titans enjoy brownies, too. Even lions get a chance to help save the universe along the way by getting rid of a few horrible singers and their crappy songs. I don't know how long it took Mr. Hawkins to write this book but every chapter is infused with humor, a little bit of slap-stick, and thoughtful, truly mind-blowing revelations. Alright, and some gross stuff. But you can't have a car chase without some crashes. It is a little bit fantasy, a little bit science fiction, a little bit philosophy, a little bit spiritual and a whole lot of not for the faint-hearted or easily grossed out. There are rapes, both metaphorical and actual, many people die in creative and quick ways, and humanity is shown to be mostly full of crap and laziness. As one would expect by looking around the world now. So pretty realistic but delivered in a hopeful not hopeless fashion. I don't want to write synopsis of the book that you can get in the introduction. Instead, I want to tell you how I felt when I read the book. I could not put it down. I wanted to read just one more chapter. I laid in bed all Saturday only stopping to raid a chocolate stash, grab more hot tea, kick the cat out, and hop back into bed. To read. The story was engrossing, thrilling, and, for you feminists out there, satisfying until you realize that gender doesn't really matter to the story. It's how you are as a human being, a heart coal....and as a newly created God. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Unique and Enjoyable Fantasy *by M***. on May 19, 2019* What if there was an all powerful man who stored all of his knowledge in a library that could only be read by his twelve "children"? And what if that man disappeared one day, causing the library to be totally unreachable to those children? This is the mystery at the heart of "The Library at Mount Char". Naturally, of course, if quickly becomes something else entirely - but still very enjoyable. Like most fantasy novels, it does take a while for the story to really get going. It's always well-written, but the first 25% of the novel, or so, is filled with a lot of exposition that's needed to set up the world of the story. It's important information, but it is a bit of a slog to get through. However, once you get through it, the story definitely takes off. Throughout the book, the point of view shifts between different characters and a number of interludes shift the action between different times. This was a bit challenging for me to get into, at first, but I did eventually wrap my head around it and all of this point of view shifting and time shifting ends up coalescing in a really interesting conclusion. It's not a super surprising one - the book is definitely littered with clues as to how it eventually ends, but that doesn't make the journey any less fun. Ultimately, "The Library at Mount Char" is a really fun book. It's very well written, filled with a number of very interesting characters. It tells a wholly complete story, though does feature an epilogue that sort of sets up a sequel were the author to want to revisit the world in the future. If you enjoy weird fantasy stories or stories about quasi-Gods, this is the book for you. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wipe My Memory So I Can Read This For The 1st Time Again *by J***N on December 30, 2025* Without a doubt one of the most bat-guano-crazy stories I've ever read. It is dark, and it is cruel, but it is also hilarious, surprising, tender, and simply wonderful. The characters and the things they do are absolutely bonkers. Something else I love about this story is that it takes the time to resolve the story. No spoilers, but the climax of the story happens at the end of the second act. The third act almost feels like an epilogue, and that's weird for most stories. It fits this one perfectly. Not for the squeamish or the young. Not for people unwilling to be dropped into the deep end and still read when nothing seems to make sense. But if you are willing to be surprised & shocked... by things that make you squirm, things that make you laugh, and things that make you shout WTF!?... then this story may just scratch an itch for you that you didn't even know you had. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Library at Mount Char: A Novel - Piranesi - The Last House on Needless Street --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.th/products/26500182-the-library-at-mount-char-a-novel](https://www.desertcart.co.th/products/26500182-the-library-at-mount-char-a-novel) --- *Product available on Desertcart Thailand* *Store origin: TH* *Last updated: 2026-07-04*