fantasy novels

RubyLapiz · 05-19-2008, 01:47 AM

I recently started reading this really old one (1960s) by Andre Norton (a woman!) that my mom has had around forever, Chronicles of the Witch World. The best way to describe it is 'interesting'.

At first, I didn't htink I'd be able to finish it because of the writing, but it's so unique, once you get used to it you don't mind it. There's descriptions of crazy monsters and races, and the way the plot is set up makes me think of an rpg actually, you know what you have to go do and that something will inevitably happen as you go to do it, but you'll usually be surprised by the what.

did I mention the diction is crazy? She's not one to put in useless words.

Fantasy novels: Discuss.

DK · 05-19-2008, 03:31 AM

A Dance with Dragons needs to come out now.

Like, right now.

Citizen Bleys · 05-19-2008, 04:37 AM

Stephen R. Donaldson's Chronicles of Thomas Covenant is the greatest fantasy series I've ever read. Some people find it off-putting at first, because Covenant isn't a terribly likable chap (although he does grow a lot as the series progresses), but I can't recommend the series enough.

For more conventional high fantasy, I'm also a big fan of Dennis L. McKiernan's Mithgar novels and Guy Gavriel Kay's Fionavar Tapestry.

Gilghamut · 05-19-2008, 06:08 AM

I agree wholeheartedly with DK, A Dance with Dragons needs to come out NAO! I need my Tyrion fix. Damn that series is so freaking awesome.

Vyk · 05-19-2008, 06:57 AM

I haven't read a good fantasy novel for a while.. I have my childhood favorites though. The Familiar Dragon trilogy and Enchanted Forest chronicles were thoroughly enjoyable. And random Forgotten Realms stuff from Ed Greenwood here and there

Hsu · 05-19-2008, 06:15 PM

I really liked the first book in the Death Gate Cycle series, but I didn't really care much beyond it. Each book is in an entirely different realm, and the first one was really captivating. The next one I read, though, just didn't hold me. But the first book is good, at least.

Allie, that Shannarah book I got from your mom is good if you basically want Lord of the Rings with different characters xD

RubyLapiz · 05-19-2008, 06:24 PM

stu, I've read one before, thanks!

Vivisteiner · 05-19-2008, 06:27 PM

For adult Fantasy, books by David Gemell are pretty good.

Ive tended to read more 'kids' fantasy though.

DK Site Staff condeleezzas tit Location: All the time in Sunny Beach	#2 (permalink) A Dance with Dragons needs to come out now. Like, right now.
05-19-2008, 03:31 AM

Gilghamut	#4 (permalink) I agree wholeheartedly with DK, A Dance with Dragons needs to come out NAO! I need my Tyrion fix. Damn that series is so freaking awesome.
05-19-2008, 06:08 AM

Vyk Location: Waiting..	#5 (permalink) I haven't read a good fantasy novel for a while.. I have my childhood favorites though. The Familiar Dragon trilogy and Enchanted Forest chronicles were thoroughly enjoyable. And random Forgotten Realms stuff from Ed Greenwood here and there
05-19-2008, 06:57 AM

RubyLapiz Site Staff Cid's Knight Dusk and Starshine Location: Don't forget you're not alone	#7 (permalink) stu, I've read one before, thanks!
05-19-2008, 06:24 PM

Vivisteiner Steiner is God Location: Vivi	#8 (permalink) For adult Fantasy, books by David Gemell are pretty good. Ive tended to read more 'kids' fantasy though.
05-19-2008, 06:27 PM