i really liked the first book, but the the other two came across as, uh, pointless. what is up with the weird creatures and whatshername in the last book?Quote:
Originally Posted by Joleena
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i really liked the first book, but the the other two came across as, uh, pointless. what is up with the weird creatures and whatshername in the last book?Quote:
Originally Posted by Joleena
My favorite fantasy books was the Eragon series, although there's still one book left to read these 2 books were great. Christopher Paolini is who I wish more fantasy authors were like (not including Tolkein, Eddison, etc.), the Eragon books were captivating and very interesting books. Can't wait till the 3rd one comes out! :D
If anyone likes Eragon, or has a different opion tell me
Still the Harry Potter series. Nothing beats it. Lord of the Rings was great too but I think I have to read it one more time to refresh my memory, and who knows...a switcharoo might happen....
But nahh, not a chance....
You've got a point...
Well, We still prefer "Song of Ice and Fire" to HP and to "Eragon" which we have not read more than the first words on the first page - which was enough to put it back to shelf in the bookstore.
Ah, fantasy...
Well, I've never been a huge fan of the stuff, but I've certainly found a few really good things in the genre.
I got about halfway through Jordan's Wheel of Time a couple years ago and had to stop when school resumed. It was excellent, though. The characters were delightful. I cannot really pick up where I left off, so I will have to start over someday; I will probably wait until he gets all of the books written...
Strangely enough, I've also never finished Lord of the Rings. I keep starting at the very beginning, and have consequently read The Hobbit three or four times but never been more than halfway through The Two Towers. I dug it, for sure, but I'm reluctant to really state a decided opinion on it until I finish it.
However...
I cannot state my enthusiasm for Raymond E. Feist strongly enough. His Riftwar Legacy and Serpentwar Saga are both classic. Not sure about his more recent stuff, though...
Favourite fantasy series are;
Mary Stewarts Merlin Trilogy and the Wicked Day
Terry Brooks Shannara series
mervyn peakes Gormansghast
Raymont E Fiests Riftwar saga
Philip Pullmans His dark materials Trilogy
Trudi Canavans Black Magicians Trilogy
J.K.Rowlings Harry Potter of course
J.r.r Tolkiens hobbit and lord of the rings.
to name a few. :D
Harry Potter series by J. K. Rowling and The Chronicles of Narnia by C. S. Lewis are my favourites. I've read all those books so many times that I've lost the count.
I haven't read a lot of fantasy books or series, but those which I have read, I liked most of them. A few of my favourites are:
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
The Hobbit
I liked Brave New World and Gulliver's Travels.
My favorite fantasy book is probably...The Hobbit. However I also love the Inheritance Trilogy so far...I could not put those books down once I picked them up!
The Chrysalids, Mind of My Mind and Brave New World is science fiction.
Whatever,Peter Pan shall be my favourite
Is the concept of fantasy book same as the fairy tale? a little confusing.
But I really like them more than the adult things.
I think fantasy and fairytale can be more or less the same as fantasy was born from fairytales and myths.Quote:
Originally Posted by loved pan
Horton Hatches the Egg!!
:D if that counts. but read it. it's really a wonderful book; not just for children - it fits together so well; all the ryhmes are perfect; the characters are wonderful.
I didn't like Eragon at all, everything was way too predictable.
My favorites are probably Tolkien (of course), Rowling and Roger Zelazny's "Chronicles of Amber"
May I suggest the short stories of Clark Ashton Smith? He's finally getting a reprint series--was a staple in the old Weird Tales pulps and I rank him right up there with Lord Dunsany and Tolkien. His writing is very lyrical and full of imagery.
I like Brian Jaques' Redwall series. Talking animals that carry swords, bows, spears, ect. Definitely fantasy.
My personal favorite of his is Salamandastron. It has a different flare to it impo.:banana:
I also think that Emily Roda did a fine job with her Deltora Quest series. Though I haven't gotten to read her Dragons of Deltora yet.:banana:
Terry Prattchit(sp?), he's our man!
If he can't write it no-one can!
Tolkien completely pwns Pratchett.
Melkor >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Death
GO TOLKIEN!!!!!:banana:
Gene Wolfe's The Book of the New Sun, Salvatore's Forgotten Realms books.
OMFGz U d1d |\|07 JsT say tht!!!!!11111oneQuote:
Tolkien completely pwns Pratchett.
T01ki3n iZ a n00b!!!!11111onethousandonehundredandeleven11!!1
:p
*Waits to get flamed*
However, Death is much more interesting a character than Melkor.Quote:
Originally Posted by EAP
So, we think we actually prefer pTerry to old JRRT at the moment.
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Originally Posted by mISScRAZeJ
I think you are on about the chronicles of Prydain by lloyd Alexander originally printed in the sixties
The Foundling and Other Tales from Prydain (1970) (prequel)
The Book of Three (1964)
The Black Cauldron (1965)
The Castle of Llyr (1966)
Taran Wanderer (1967)
The High King (1968)
the second book was made into a movie by disney in the 70's. theres a magic pig and a princess in those books.:D
I am currently re-reading The Lady of the Sorrows the second in the Bitterbynde trilogy by Cecilia Dart-Thornton. She mixes fantasy with different folkloric elements. Pretty good stuff despite some flowery language and a tendency to ramble.
Hey! This seems like a good way to introduce myself. My favorite fantasy author specifically is probably Charles de Lint, but I also like Cynthia Voigt alot, though some would argue that she's not really fantasy. I'm currently reading the Charles de Lint book The Little Country.
Hi DragonScale, welcome. I really like Charles de Lint as well. I like how he centers many of his books around the people of Newford, but chooses to write stories centering around the different citizens. You get to view the characters from different perspectives and most have a cool story to tell.
Hey Kathycf love your new avatar. I've heard of those books but i dont know what there about. Are they any good?Quote:
Originally Posted by kathycf
welcome dragonscale101!
Oh, thanks. I am an inveterate avy changer. If you are interested in folklore of the British Isles, Ireland and Scotland, you may find these books enjoyable. The folklore fleshes out the main story line, (set in "olden times"... )which begins in The Ill-made Mute and the third book is called The Battle of Evernight. It is your basic "a quest to find out who I truly am" type deal and at times delves into some extraordinarily detailed descriptions of various types of clothing. and landscapes. Some work better than others.Quote:
Originally Posted by niamhking
However, there are some very engrossing moments and one might think the ending will be a cliche "happy ever after" thing but yay, it isn't. It is darker then that. I found myself skimming over some of the wordy bits, but being truly caught up in the story being told. If you can find them at a lending library I would suggest going that route, or even Amazon.com has the books and they can be purchased used for a more reasonable price. I don't know about you, but I hate to spend money on something and then end up hating it.
In general I'm not that keen on fantasy - although to be fair, most of the fantasy books I've read were aimed at children, and I haven't given many of them a fair chance. Although I can safely say that I don't think I'll ever attempt LOTR again.
I don't know if it's been mentioned in this thread, but my personal favourite would have to be Gormenghast, simply because it's utterly unique. I've never read anything quite like it.
I also have a soft spot for the "His Dark Materials" trilogy.
Yeah there's nothing worse than spending money on things you dont like in the end. leaves a bitter taste in your mouth.:(
Yeah i think i'll check those out on Amazon.co.uk.:idea: i love mythologies of the celtic isles so i probably will enjoy them. infact, my all time favourite, most read books are base on arthurian mythology. they're a trilogy by Mary Stewart. The Crystal Cave, The Hollow Hills and The Last Enchantment. There is a forth book called The Wicked Day but its kind of separate from the other three as its told in a different perspective. Its also the finale of the story. They're really enjoyable. I have two copies of each of the trilogy. had to get new copies as the other books were wreaked. My crystal cave is being held together by an elastic band! woops!:lol:
Gormanghast is very unique also very dark.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bysshe
Philip Pulmans His Dark Materials Trilogy is fantastic.
Hah, at least you still have it! :p My sister "borrowed" my copy of The Crystal Cave about 5 years ago. Gee, I wonder if she is done by now...:rolleyes: I wrote about this trilogy a few months ago in a thread (I think the person was asking for recommendations) and they are great. I wasn't as thrilled with The Wicked Day, but it is well written.Quote:
Originally Posted by niamhking
do you know what i have to agree with you. I think it had to do with the fact i was so used to the merlin narritive that it threw me a bit. btw i've ordered those books. am getting the first one new for only about 2.50 euro. not bad!Quote:
Originally Posted by kathycf
Let me think for a second- I'm in the middle of a Charles de Lint book and loving it, and I also really loved Thief Lord (Cornelia Funke), Twilight (Stephanie Meyer) LOVED Blood and Chocolate (Annette Curtis Klause) and the Harry Potter books are always good. This will make some of you gasp or even faint, but I can't STAND C.S. Lewis OR Tolkein.
Charles De Lint = very good
Have you read either Onion Girl or Forests of the Heart?
Can't say I am a fan of either Stephanie Meyer or Annette Curtis Klause. Inkheart (Cornelia Funke) was pretty nice though.
A nice thing about de Lint is that his books don't have to be read in a specific order. The books set in Newford are about the interesting residents, with each story being told from another character's point of view.
I read The Onion Girl and liked it quite a bit. I used to think Jilly Coppercorn was a bit of a flake, albeit likeable. That book really gave her some depth and was very emotional for me to read.
Wait a minuet. Isn't 1 Euro worth $1.25 US? If They Are, than u payed (carry the one, minus 3, devide by pie [mmm, pie. *munch*], eat a pie cake.) $3.25 US!Quote:
Originally Posted by Niamh
Wow. that ain't bad at all.:banana:
i recieved the first two books today. They were about £5.50 with postage and packaging= E6.87= $9.16 apprx. To buy those books in a shop over here they'd cost about E11.75 (Around $15.66). I got me a bargin on amazon!