I'm going to New Zealand for 3 weeks. What sci-fi/fantasy book should I read? I've read Lord of the Rings and Hitch-hikers Guide to the Galaxy. Not interested in reading Harry Potter or His Dark Materials.
What do people suggest?
2007-08-27 07:57:38 · 14 answers · asked by b9721005 2 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Other - Entertainment
Much as I enjoyed Lord of the Rings and Hitch-hikers, I don't really want to read them again.
2007-08-27 08:49:29 · update #1
I'd go with Lord of the Rings. It's a fantastic and imaginative story. I can't believe J.R.R. Tolkien created a whole different language! It's amazing.
By the way, I wouldn't completely disown Harry Potter. It, also, is a very unique story.
2007-08-27 08:03:56 · answer #1 · answered by fishcantswim 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For sci-fi/fantasy I would highly recommend Stephen King's "The Dark Tower" series and start with "The Gunslinger--Revised Edition--it will help tie into the other 6 book better. Other recommendations are included as well:
I am a "Thriller" book fanatic and have read a huge percentage thats out there, so here are some excellent choices (I was going to say "page turner" until I heard the joke "why do people say this book is a real page turner--I know how books work!) Jeffery Deaver, Dennis Lehane, David Morrell and Lee Child, in my opinion they are the best thriller writers in the business!! I am a avid reader in this genre and have read Coben, King, Koontz, F. Paul Wilson, Connelly, and many others but none can touch these authors I've listed! The Deaver book I've just finished reading now is "The Sleeping Doll"--a brand new release and has literally keeped me up at nights!! I'm quite sure you'll love his other thrillers as well, such as "The Bone Collector", "A Maiden's Grave", "The Coffin Dancer", "Praying For Rain", "Cold Moon", "The Twelveth Card", "The Vanished Man", "Devil's Tear Drop" et el. For Lehane, start with "A Drink Before War" (don't let the title fool you) then "Darkness Take My Hand", "Sacred", "Gone, Baby Gone", "Prayers For Rain", "Shutter Island" and "Mystic River." For Lee Child, you can start with his first and move forward, but it's Ok if you don't. Some personal favs are: "One Shot", "Trip Wire", "Hard Luck and Trouble"--a new release, "The Persuader"-my personal fav, "The Hard Way", but they are all page turners! Also, last but definately not least is David Morrell. All his books are good, but I especially enjoy his last two releases "Creepers" and "Scavenger" which are guaranteed page-turners. Just finished my first Ed Mcbain book "Fiddlers" and it was both engaging and hilarious! Hope this helps, enjoy, Greg
Source(s):
http://www.leechild.com/
http://www.jefferydeaver.com
http://www.dennislehanebooks.com...
http://www.davidmorrell.net
2007-08-27 17:48:24 · answer #2 · answered by I'm Just Sayin... 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read The Swarm by Frank Schatzing. It's basically Jurassic Park meets the Abyss. It's the best book I've read in the past 10 years. It's pretty long so if you need to occupy your time for 3 weeks, that's definitely the best book for it.
2007-09-02 13:05:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
raymond e fiests magician is a fantastic book every one i've recomended it to has loved it and never looked back and its the first of many other books so you'll never be bored for quite awhile
fiest has such an interesting writing style that never gets dull
lord of the rings was good for the time but has been surpassed many times over
2007-08-30 19:21:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Terry Pratchett's books are good, I'd recommend the Discworld series, (the first book is titled 'The Colour of Magic').
Hope this helps.
2007-08-28 00:36:31 · answer #5 · answered by Paige__ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant. Its a great story.
2007-08-27 08:21:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
have you read any of the Discworld novels by Terry Pratchett. there like tolkien but with good jokes and some take the mickey out of things like rock & roll and hollywood
2007-08-27 21:26:37 · answer #7 · answered by nac mac feegle wahaye! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try the Terry Pratchet books, should keep you going for a while and are a cracking good read! Have a good trip :-)
2007-08-27 08:09:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I read this great book years ago called "Thomas Covenant ringweilder"or "Gold weilder". Trilogy? im not sure if its still in print but it was damn good. Anyone out there remember it?
2007-08-28 03:55:42 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well... Now I'm reading a very interesting book... "Kitchen" do you hear it before? It's by "Banana Yoshimoto" ... I just love her style and her characters... Very original!!! Try to read it!!!
2007-08-27 08:10:46 · answer #10 · answered by Dragon Cold Fire 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋