Fantasy novels
Discussion
RizzoTheRat said:
RobDickinson said:
I'd also recommend (mostly 'darkish' fantasy)
Mistborn trilogy Brandon Sanderson
Anything Joe Abercrombie
R Scott Bakker prince of nothing series
Scott Lynch Locke Lamora books
Patrick Rothfuss Name of the wind_+, but I wish he'd write quicker..
Brent weeks Lightbringer stuff
Guess I'd better give Weeks and Bakker a try then as the rest of those you've mentioned are all good. Agree about Rothfuss needing to speed up Mistborn trilogy Brandon Sanderson
Anything Joe Abercrombie
R Scott Bakker prince of nothing series
Scott Lynch Locke Lamora books
Patrick Rothfuss Name of the wind_+, but I wish he'd write quicker..
Brent weeks Lightbringer stuff
Currently half way through Abercrombie's Before they're Hanged.RobDickinson said:
aye and hes always on facebook an wont put up with any where is the next book stuff.
10 years apparently since The Name of the Wind and he still hasnt got book 3 out... 6 years since the last book...
And his publishers are happy to release a 10 year anniversary edition, when all fans would rather just have the third book. Personally, I can't be bothered to read the second until the third (if it is to remain a trilogy) is released. Mainly because I know I'll have to read the first again to remember what the hell happened!10 years apparently since The Name of the Wind and he still hasnt got book 3 out... 6 years since the last book...
I know that we can only be patient with authors writing series', but it does get frustrating. No-one wants another Robert Jordan scenario, or Melanie Rawn (suffered a nervous breakdown, and abandoned a trilogy without completing the third book)
Just started the last chronicles of T Covenant esq. Despite some very dull writing, when Donaldson got into his stride, I thought he was fantastic. Let's see what the third lot of books do for me.
Neil Gaiman I've been a bit hit and miss with. Good Omens was fantastic,and a real romp and I loved it, but I thought American Gods was a bit put downable. Maybe Good Omens was the Pratchet effect - I've loved Pratchet for years, and to answer another poster, I'm not sure if Death or the Luggage is the best character, but it's one of those. (Other opinions are available, but are not correct)
I read American Gods on holiday in Crete, and one other selection was Stephen King. Now I've always been a bit of a King fan, but IMO he has lost it in what I think of as his middle years (Gunslinger trilogy I thought was rubbish). Anyway, I read Joylands, which I loved. Such a poignant book, and a great read. Not sure if it's really fantasy though - but it's not horror.
Love the thread though, and such a lot to have a look at that I had never considered. I read all the time, and it's always good to find stuff that one has not come across before.
Neil Gaiman I've been a bit hit and miss with. Good Omens was fantastic,and a real romp and I loved it, but I thought American Gods was a bit put downable. Maybe Good Omens was the Pratchet effect - I've loved Pratchet for years, and to answer another poster, I'm not sure if Death or the Luggage is the best character, but it's one of those. (Other opinions are available, but are not correct)
I read American Gods on holiday in Crete, and one other selection was Stephen King. Now I've always been a bit of a King fan, but IMO he has lost it in what I think of as his middle years (Gunslinger trilogy I thought was rubbish). Anyway, I read Joylands, which I loved. Such a poignant book, and a great read. Not sure if it's really fantasy though - but it's not horror.
Love the thread though, and such a lot to have a look at that I had never considered. I read all the time, and it's always good to find stuff that one has not come across before.
bearman68 said:
Neil Gaiman I've been a bit hit and miss with. Good Omens was fantastic,and a real romp and I loved it, but I thought American Gods was a bit put downable.
American Gods was Gaiman being indulgent with his passion for mythology (and showing off a little). If you like mythology it's a good read / if you don't it's a bit weird (with some parallels to Stephen King, interestingly...)Try "The Ocean at the End of the Lane" (a short but beautiful book) - if that doesn't bring the little boy out of you then you really are old!
havoc said:
American Gods was Gaiman being indulgent with his passion for mythology (and showing off a little). If you like mythology it's a good read / if you don't it's a bit weird (with some parallels to Stephen King, interestingly...)
Try "The Ocean at the End of the Lane" (a short but beautiful book) - if that doesn't bring the little boy out of you then you really are old!
Bought. Thanks. Looking forward to this one.Try "The Ocean at the End of the Lane" (a short but beautiful book) - if that doesn't bring the little boy out of you then you really are old!
havoc said:
bearman68 said:
Neil Gaiman I've been a bit hit and miss with. Good Omens was fantastic,and a real romp and I loved it, but I thought American Gods was a bit put downable.
American Gods was Gaiman being indulgent with his passion for mythology (and showing off a little). If you like mythology it's a good read / if you don't it's a bit weird (with some parallels to Stephen King, interestingly...)Try "The Ocean at the End of the Lane" (a short but beautiful book) - if that doesn't bring the little boy out of you then you really are old!
RogueTrooper said:
Wobbegong said:
Raymond Feist - Riftwar Saga is good
Currently on the Magician (first book). I read a few of the series when I was younger so decided to read them in order
The first three books are noticeably better than the many later offerings, IMHO.Currently on the Magician (first book). I read a few of the series when I was younger so decided to read them in order
PugwasHDJ80 said:
RogueTrooper said:
Wobbegong said:
Raymond Feist - Riftwar Saga is good
Currently on the Magician (first book). I read a few of the series when I was younger so decided to read them in order
The first three books are noticeably better than the many later offerings, IMHO.Currently on the Magician (first book). I read a few of the series when I was younger so decided to read them in order
The Wurst collaboration /empire series are amazing what a combo, and I utterly dislike Janny Wurst on her own. Read several times.
havoc said:
American Gods was Gaiman being indulgent with his passion for mythology (and showing off a little). If you like mythology it's a good read / if you don't it's a bit weird (with some parallels to Stephen King, interestingly...)
Try "The Ocean at the End of the Lane" (a short but beautiful book) - if that doesn't bring the little boy out of you then you really are old!
Loved that book a little gem. Try "The Ocean at the End of the Lane" (a short but beautiful book) - if that doesn't bring the little boy out of you then you really are old!
richtea78 said:
Pratchett was one of the few celebrities I was actually sad to see them pass away. I've met him a few times and got signed copies of several of his books. Discworld is amazing, the characters are wonderful.
I can never pick a favourite but it'd be between Nanny Ogg, The Patrician or the Luggage. Or Death, Vimes, Stibbons, there are so many. They need to make a Nac Mac Feegle movie before Billy Connolly dies
His daughter is writing the screenplay.I can never pick a favourite but it'd be between Nanny Ogg, The Patrician or the Luggage. Or Death, Vimes, Stibbons, there are so many. They need to make a Nac Mac Feegle movie before Billy Connolly dies
Thought I'd pop this one in here. The Monarchies of God series
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hawkwoods-Voyage-Monarchi...
Remember really enjoying it some years back
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hawkwoods-Voyage-Monarchi...
Remember really enjoying it some years back
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
Or
Benedict Jacka's - Alex Versus series
Think the first fantasy I read was Lord of the Rings, totally enjoyed it, kept me going during basic training, even with
the slow parts.
After that I think it was the Dragon Lance books, those were great and got me really hooked again, then I was pointed to
Raymond E Fiest, read the whole series of those and loved them all.
After that it was Terry Brooks and David Gemmell, tried Donaldson but just found it soooo hard going to read so binned it.
Trudi Canavan and Brent Weeks are also great writers who's work I enjoyed.
Unfortunately I've not read much lately, need to get the books out again and see what and who is new on the market.
the slow parts.
After that I think it was the Dragon Lance books, those were great and got me really hooked again, then I was pointed to
Raymond E Fiest, read the whole series of those and loved them all.
After that it was Terry Brooks and David Gemmell, tried Donaldson but just found it soooo hard going to read so binned it.
Trudi Canavan and Brent Weeks are also great writers who's work I enjoyed.
Unfortunately I've not read much lately, need to get the books out again and see what and who is new on the market.
tonyb1968 said:
Think the first fantasy I read was Lord of the Rings, totally enjoyed it, kept me going during basic training, even with
the slow parts.
After that I think it was the Dragon Lance books, those were great and got me really hooked again, then I was pointed to
Raymond E Fiest, read the whole series of those and loved them all.
After that it was Terry Brooks and David Gemmell, tried Donaldson but just found it soooo hard going to read so binned it.
You've just described me ok lolthe slow parts.
After that I think it was the Dragon Lance books, those were great and got me really hooked again, then I was pointed to
Raymond E Fiest, read the whole series of those and loved them all.
After that it was Terry Brooks and David Gemmell, tried Donaldson but just found it soooo hard going to read so binned it.
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