Fantasy novels
Discussion
irocfan said:
hkz286 said:
not strictly fantasy but urban fantasy, I have really enjoyed The Dresden Files by Jim Butcher. I've always like fantasy novels but they are a bit heavy for me, these were a perfect compromise 
If you enjoyed those you might enjoy:The Hellequin Chronicles
Bit pissed off with the "last" book in the Chronicles. Felt Steve McHugh did a slight con on us all.
I've just started reading the Wheel of Time books from the start again.
I read them over about ten years up to when the last book came out and thought it would be fun to blast through the whole series in one go.
The first book isn't as good as I remember though. The whole thing about the main characters being focuses of destiny that comes in as a plot point later in the series is kind of annoying now as it's just an excuse for about 80% of the main cast to coincidentally meet each other in the first half of the first book.
I'm sticking with it as some of the stuff I remember enjoying is still good, mostly the fighting. Robert Jordan always writes a good fight scene.
I read them over about ten years up to when the last book came out and thought it would be fun to blast through the whole series in one go.
The first book isn't as good as I remember though. The whole thing about the main characters being focuses of destiny that comes in as a plot point later in the series is kind of annoying now as it's just an excuse for about 80% of the main cast to coincidentally meet each other in the first half of the first book.
I'm sticking with it as some of the stuff I remember enjoying is still good, mostly the fighting. Robert Jordan always writes a good fight scene.
ZedLeg said:
I've just started reading the Wheel of Time books from the start again.
I read them over about ten years up to when the last book came out and thought it would be fun to blast through the whole series in one go.
The first book isn't as good as I remember though. The whole thing about the main characters being focuses of destiny that comes in as a plot point later in the series is kind of annoying now as it's just an excuse for about 80% of the main cast to coincidentally meet each other in the first half of the first book.
I'm sticking with it as some of the stuff I remember enjoying is still good, mostly the fighting. Robert Jordan always writes a good fight scene.
Never managed to get past halfway through book 7. All the main characters become increasingly idiotic and there's far too much in the way of sniffing, tugging of braids and twitching of skirts for my sanity at least I read them over about ten years up to when the last book came out and thought it would be fun to blast through the whole series in one go.
The first book isn't as good as I remember though. The whole thing about the main characters being focuses of destiny that comes in as a plot point later in the series is kind of annoying now as it's just an excuse for about 80% of the main cast to coincidentally meet each other in the first half of the first book.
I'm sticking with it as some of the stuff I remember enjoying is still good, mostly the fighting. Robert Jordan always writes a good fight scene.
judas said:
Never managed to get past halfway through book 7. All the main characters become increasingly idiotic and there's far too much in the way of sniffing, tugging of braids and twitching of skirts for my sanity at least
You made it further than I did with The Wheel of Time then, I think I got to 5 or maybe 6 before I got annoyed by nearly every single character! I had the same issue with A Song of Ice and FIre, I threw in the towel about half way through the second book. I'm no stranger to epics, I mean, I loved and managed to keep everyone pretty much straight through all of the Malazan books, so I'm no quitter. Life's too short to read books that don't do it for you.I'm currently on the last book of the Broken Earth trilogy by NK Jemisin. I'd highly recommend it if you to diversify your reading away from whitewashed pseudo-medieval fantasy.
cherie171 said:
judas said:
Never managed to get past halfway through book 7. All the main characters become increasingly idiotic and there's far too much in the way of sniffing, tugging of braids and twitching of skirts for my sanity at least
You made it further than I did with The Wheel of Time then, I think I got to 5 or maybe 6 before I got annoyed by nearly every single character! I had the same issue with A Song of Ice and FIre, I threw in the towel about half way through the second book. I'm no stranger to epics, I mean, I loved and managed to keep everyone pretty much straight through all of the Malazan books, so I'm no quitter. Life's too short to read books that don't do it for you.I'm currently on the last book of the Broken Earth trilogy by NK Jemisin. I'd highly recommend it if you to diversify your reading away from whitewashed pseudo-medieval fantasy.
. I know the Wheel of Time is trash and I'm noticing a lot of problems with this first book that I either never noticed before or have erased from my memory but it's a series I remember enjoying and was curious to see if it still held up. At this point I'm not sure if it will tbh
.ZedLeg said:
I've already read the first book of the Broken Earth trilogy and am looking forward to reading the rest, so feel free to climb down off your high horse .
I know the Wheel of Time is trash and I'm noticing a lot of problems with this first book that I either never noticed before or have erased from my memory but it's a series I remember enjoying and was curious to see if it still held up. At this point I'm not sure if it will tbh.
No high horses around here, it was just a recommendation for something that's out of the norm. . I know the Wheel of Time is trash and I'm noticing a lot of problems with this first book that I either never noticed before or have erased from my memory but it's a series I remember enjoying and was curious to see if it still held up. At this point I'm not sure if it will tbh
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It was just a wee joke. Always appreciate a good recommendation.
Wheel of Time was one of the first fantasy series I read and going back to it now is showing how dull and formulaic the initial set up for the story is.
I've a feeling that I might finish the first one and not bother with the rest. Makes me wonder if I'd ever have bothered with it if I'd read more of the authors I like now before I'd picked up the first book years ago.
Wheel of Time was one of the first fantasy series I read and going back to it now is showing how dull and formulaic the initial set up for the story is.
I've a feeling that I might finish the first one and not bother with the rest. Makes me wonder if I'd ever have bothered with it if I'd read more of the authors I like now before I'd picked up the first book years ago.
DeejRC said:
Ilona Andrews. New Inkeeper Novella on their website.
Anybody else prepared to 'fess up to reading probably the best emotional wordsmiths in the genre?
I've read most of their work, but other than a couple of preview chapters a while back, I haven't got around to the Innkeeper books yet. I'm sad that the next Kate Daniels book will be the last in the series (although there will be at least one other set in the same world).Anybody else prepared to 'fess up to reading probably the best emotional wordsmiths in the genre?
Hells bells, I didn't realise it had been quite o long since this thread was posted in!
Anyway, seeing as we're all probably going to be stuck at home for a while, I thought I'd find this thread and get some more books mentioned from my preferred genres, rather than the stuff that generally gets mentioned in the 'What Are You Currently Reading' thread.
My current (re)read is The Mad Ship, the 2nd book in Robin Hobb's Liveship Traders trilogy. I first read them when they came out 20 years ago, but I didn't continue the series beyond this trilogy. Something I plan to rectify. It may not be soon, as I have a quite frankly ridiculous number of unread books, but the intention is there!
Anyway, seeing as we're all probably going to be stuck at home for a while, I thought I'd find this thread and get some more books mentioned from my preferred genres, rather than the stuff that generally gets mentioned in the 'What Are You Currently Reading' thread.
My current (re)read is The Mad Ship, the 2nd book in Robin Hobb's Liveship Traders trilogy. I first read them when they came out 20 years ago, but I didn't continue the series beyond this trilogy. Something I plan to rectify. It may not be soon, as I have a quite frankly ridiculous number of unread books, but the intention is there!
cherie171 said:
My current (re)read is The Mad Ship, the 2nd book in Robin Hobb's Liveship Traders trilogy. I first read them when they came out 20 years ago, but I didn't continue the series beyond this trilogy. Something I plan to rectify. It may not be soon, as I have a quite frankly ridiculous number of unread books, but the intention is there!
I worked my way through her entire back catalogue a few years back. Didn't think the Soldier Son trilogy was as good as the rest but still not bad.Just finished the latest of Genevive Cogman's Invisible Library series, quite good series if you've not come across them
RizzoTheRat said:
I worked my way through her entire back catalogue a few years back. Didn't think the Soldier Son trilogy was as good as the rest but still not bad.
Just finished the latest of Genevive Cogman's Invisible Library series, quite good series if you've not come across them
I've heard that about the Soldier Son trilogy, but Hobb's 'not as good' is probably still miles above some of the drivel out there.Just finished the latest of Genevive Cogman's Invisible Library series, quite good series if you've not come across them
I've read the first 3 of the Invisible Library so far, they're ok, and I'll probably get around to the rest if I spot them on kindle at 99p, but I'm in no rush for them.
It's taken me a while, as I've not been much in the mood for reading recently, but I'm finally on to Ship of Destiny.
I did consider cracking on with my shelves of unread hardbacks, (especially now I've been furloughed as I can never be bothered to carry them to work), but one thing at a time, I've got another 3 weeks to fill yet!
I did consider cracking on with my shelves of unread hardbacks, (especially now I've been furloughed as I can never be bothered to carry them to work), but one thing at a time, I've got another 3 weeks to fill yet!
Edited by cherie171 on Sunday 17th May 20:13
Lord.Vader said:
Started on Adrian T’ Children of Time, the premise is fantastic but my god what a load of drivel, disappointed really as I bought the sequel and just can’t be bothered to read it.
I thought it was pretty decent. Writing not bad, conceptually pretty original. Much like Dogs of War.Gassing Station | Books and Literature | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff