I felt as if I read all the fantasy books I can read! Well from the same small library anyway =) Can anyone recommend fantasy books for me, that is a MUST READ kind of thing?
2007-03-07 15:54:05 · 19 answers · asked by breena555 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Anne McCaffery's Pern series.
2007-03-07 16:02:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'm not sure what type of fantasy you like to read, there are several different types. I enjoyed the series of books written by C.S. Lewis; The Chronicles of Narnia.
1. The Magicians Nephew
2. The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe
3. The Horse and His Boy
4. Prince Caspian
5. The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
6. The Silver Chair
7. The Last Battle
You should read them in that order so that everything falls into place.
Good luck and good reading.
2007-03-07 16:06:01 · answer #2 · answered by Cotton 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Jonathon Strange and Mr. Norrell by Susanna Clark: This is a great new fantasy about the last two wizards in Britain, set during the war with Napoleon. It's clever, witty, and very funny at times. Highly recommended.
A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin: This is the first book in Martin's acclaimed Song of Ice and Fire series, currently four books long. This is definitely a must read in the fantasy genre. Each chapter is narrated by a different character in the third person, and there are roughly twenty or so intertwining plots. Very dark, very gritty. Easily one of the best epic fantasies written in recent years.
The Eye of the World by Robert Jordan: Also the first book in a series, this one being The Wheel of Time. It's become a modern classic in the genre. Engrossing and engaging, it's definitely a series to investigate if you haven't already.
Nightwatch by Sergei Lukyanenko: This is easily one of the best modern fantasies on the market today. It's an import from Russia, recently translated into English. Set in present day Moscow, it involves the Others: magicians, shapeshifters, and vampires, all walking the streets without humanity's knowledge. Very good book, and it explores the differences and similarities between good and evil. The sequel's due out this month, I believe.
The Dark Glory War by Michael A. Stackpole: This is the first in an epic fantasy series. The entire series is good, but this first book is especially well-written. Stackpole's unconventional, he doesn't feel the need for a happy ending, so you're left with a darker and grittier fantasy.
Dragon's Winter by Elizabeth A. Lynn: Beautifully written, very lyrical prose. Lynn imagines a world where shapeshifters and humans live together. She weaves two distinct tales together and has created a real history and mythology around her fantasy. It gives it depth and realism. This is definitely one of my favorite fantasies.
Sunshine by Robin McKinley: This is another modern fantasy. McKinley never names the setting, but it feels like an America where magic is real and prevalent. Interesting storyline involving magic, demons, vampires, and police agencies dedicated to investigating supernatural crimes.
The Art of Arrow Cutting by Stephen Dedman: This is a must read modern fantasy that differentiates itself from others in the genre by building on Japanese rather than European mythology. It also has a sly sense of humor. The sequel, Shadows Bite, is equally good.
Dragon Champion by E.E. Knight: This book is a real must read because it's so unique in the genre. Knight chooses to tell the story from the dragon's perspective. The dragons, while still violent and fierce at times, also have a culture and history that gives them depth and realism.
Weapon of Flesh by Chris A. Jackson: This is an independent book available at http://www.jaxbooks.com It's won several awards lately, and for obvious reasons. It's very well written with a highly developed main character. Jackson imagines a young man raised from birth to be an assassin. But when his master dies, the nameless boy is given the chance for the first time to make his own choices in life. Very interesting psychological fantasy.
The Wayfarer Redemption by Sara Douglass: This is a good epic fantasy, notable for its three highly developed races and cultures. Douglass chose to create her own fantasy cultures, rather than relying on the entirely overused elves and dwarves. The result is a fantasy that highlights unique societies.
2007-03-08 01:34:26 · answer #3 · answered by ap1188 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
U didn't specify what you've read... so I'll just put in a few of my favourites
* David Eddings' Belgariad (5 books), Malloreon (5 books, sequel to Belgariad), Elenium (3 books), Tamuli series (3 books, sequel to Elenium)
* JRR Tolkien - Lord of the Rings
* Robert Jordan - Wheel of Time series (there are currently 12 books, so be forewarned. 13th is supposed to be the last, but it's not finished yet)
* Margaret Weis & Tracy Hickman - Dragonlance Legends trilogy (Time of the Twins, War of the Twins, and Test of the Twins)
2007-03-07 16:10:15 · answer #4 · answered by t-paw 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tje Sword od Truth series by Terry Goodkind
The Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordon
The Game of Thrones series by George R R Martin
Any in the Dragonlance Series (preferredly by Weis/Hickman)
The Lord of the Rings by Tolkin
The Chronicles of Narnis by C S Lewis
Piers Anthony
Terry Brooks
Saara Douglass
2007-03-08 01:02:38 · answer #5 · answered by spotsathome 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Eyes of The Dragon by Stephen King is one of the best Fantasy books out there, it's overlooked because people think it's a horror book READ IT!!
2007-03-08 01:57:48 · answer #6 · answered by eyenoura 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm reading The Worm Ouroboros by E.R. Eddison, and its weirdly compelling. Not sure why. It's in the Gollancz Fantasy Masterworks series: if you're in the UK you might like to check that out too - cheap editions of classic fantasy books.
2007-03-08 02:51:52 · answer #7 · answered by lilly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
These books are must read:
The Discworld novels by Terry Pratchett
The Belgariad by David Eddings
Neverwhere, by Neil Gaiman
The Hawk and Fisher novels, but Simon Green
The King's Blades novels by Dave Duncan (at least the early ones)
2007-03-07 15:59:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you have read the Belgariad I highly suggest any other Eddings book you can get your hands on, they are all fantastic!!
Have a look at www.baenbooks.com as they have a free library of little known fantasy authors and you can read their books online - The Wiz books are great!
B xxx
2007-03-07 16:12:03 · answer #9 · answered by B M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The might desire to-reads on my checklist incorporate: The Wheel of Time sequence by technique of Robert Jordan Discworld sequence by technique of Terry Pratchett Dragon Riders of Pern by technique of Anne McCaffrey Lord of the jewelry by technique of J.R.R. Tolkien Harry Potter by technique of J.ok. Rowling those are all marvelous books and sequence. All of those are might desire to-reads of cutting-edge delusion. in case you're particularly interested in understand-how the style of delusion nevertheless, it is going particularly a great way back. you are able to continually attempt examining some medieval literature and Greek and Roman clasical literature to objective and get a sense for a fashion the type has developed (Examples: Beowolf, The Odyssey, Cretien de Troyes).
2016-09-30 09:11:42 · answer #10 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stephen R. Donaldson's Thomas Covenant series.
2007-03-07 21:18:13 · answer #11 · answered by Benji 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋