Which is your favorite author? Why? Any others that you want to share?
2007-01-12 11:07:12 · 8 answers · asked by Evevumeimei 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
I love Tamora Pierce, Patricia C. Wrede, and J.K. Rowling. Love fantasy books.
2007-01-14 01:59:03 · answer #1 · answered by darkflower366 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Colfer! To be honest, I have heard great things about Tamora Pierce, and I've browsed a bit through Paolini, but I wasn't impressed. But Eoin (spelling?) Colfer is fantastic, and I quite love the Artemis Fowl series- in my mind, they're better than Paolini's stuff, but that's personal opinion, since tons of people love Eragon. I guess I just find that Colfer has a very original idea, with great execution. Paolini and Pierce both seem to follow old formats- not bad ones, mind you, but just old ones that I've seen elsewhere.
If I had to share any others, I'd suggest Terry Pratchett. Seriously- give him a try, read "The Wee Free Men" or "Wyrd Sisters". He has tons of books (very prolific writer), and they're all immensely funny, satiric, and awesome fantasy books, with a great cast of characters that you'll come to know and love.
Happy reading!
2007-01-12 13:43:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I found Tamora Pierce's books boring.Paolini's books are ok.But not worth making so much fuss.Maybe you'll like some of Mercedes Lackey's books.
Dragonjousters series(joust,alta,sanctuary,Aerie) by Mercedes Lackey.The setting is ancient Egypt.Hunger, anger, and hatred are constants for young Vetch, rendered a brutally mistreated and overworked serf by the Tian conquest of his homeland. But everything improves when a Tian jouster requisitions Vetch to become the first serf ever to be a dragon boy. His training is intense, and his duty clear-cut: to tend his jouster, Ari, and his dragon, Kashet. That is only the beginning.The rest of the books are about his escape to Alta,how the war between the two kingdoms is stopped etc.
Mercedes Lackey's Take a Thief is the tale of Skif, a young orphan reminiscent of Oliver Twist, making his way in the knock-and-tumble neighborhood between two of Haven's outermost walls. Skif is intelligent, good-hearted and creative enough to forage up three meals a day in a place where food is scarce and kindness almost unheard of. After a chain of events leave him homeless, Skif lands in the lair of Bazie, an Faginish ex-mercenary who trains thieves...until he is "Chosen" by one of Valdemar's magical horses and becomes a Herald serving the Queen.
The best among the Tarzan novels by Edgar Rice Burroughs is 'Son of Tarzen.' Jack,the son of Tarzan shared his father's love for apes.He was only trying to help an ape escape to Africa from his cruel trainer.However he got involved in a murder and couldn't return home.He chose to live in the jungle with the apes.Its a fascinating book.The social system among the intelligent giant apes,Korak's relationship with Miriam are all interesting stuff.Its a great coming of age book.
Scaramouche by Rafael Sabatini.When his best friend, a young clergyman, is killed in a mockery of a duel by an arrogant noble, just to quiet his eloquent expressions of democratic ideals, Andre-Louis Moreau vows revenge. From that point, through meteoric careers as a consummate actor and scenario writer, then as a fencing master, and finally a politician, the brilliant Moreau keeps thwarting the aims of the aristocratic Marquis de la Tour d'Azyr. However, the nobleman causes pain to Moreau as well, and the time must come when the two will meet to settle their enmity once and for all. You are not likely to guess how their confrontation finally turns out. Set against the backdrop of the French Revolution, this swashbuckling novel is exciting throughout, and it presents one of the most dashing heroes in fiction, a man who can fight equally well with his mind, his mouth, his pen, and his sword, a man who stirs up events wherever he goes.
You can get free e-books by edgar rice burroughs,O.Henry and rafael sabatini from Project Gutenberg.
2007-01-12 20:43:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Christopher Paolini is the only author in your list I know.
I have read both his books, and he is a really good writer.
The only downside is that he's taking his time finishing up his Inheritance Trilogy.
2007-01-12 12:02:31 · answer #4 · answered by novagirl117 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tamora Pierce! I really liked her Tortal series.
2007-01-12 11:34:01 · answer #5 · answered by Mags 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I really REALLY love Tamora Pierce! All her tortall books are so great! My favorite character of her's is Aly.
2007-01-12 13:22:03 · answer #6 · answered by Alexandria S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My favorite is Tolkien. I love all of his books, and the Lord of the rings are the greatest. But I enjoy all the authors that are mentioned in your question. And Philip Pullman's "His Dark Materials" books are really good as well.
2007-01-12 11:41:48 · answer #7 · answered by Courtney S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My favorite author is not on your list Its James Patterson he is the author of Maximum Ride. It is one of the greatest books out there. have also read Eragon trilogy it is good but I prefer James Patterson I suggest you read it.
2007-01-20 10:51:08 · answer #8 · answered by R.C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋