The next thing in fantasy...

Wahoo91 · #1 08-13-2004, 05:38 PM

I am looking for something new to read in the Fantasy genre. I am almost finished book 5 of The Belgariad, a very nice series.

Anyone have a recommendation of their favorite fantasy novel or series?

BTW my favorite series of all time is Chronicles of Amber by Roger Zelazny... I recently finished the Heroes Die series by Matthew Woodring Stover, and the Dark Elf Trilogy by R. A. Salvatore, I recommned them both very highly.

natedogg · #2 08-13-2004, 09:23 PM

Try the two Sarantium books by Guy Gavriel Kay.

natedogg

doughhater · #3 10-20-2004, 12:15 AM

Don't forget the Fionavar Tapestry, also by Guy Gavriel Kay.

vulturesrow · #4 08-13-2004, 11:53 PM

I trust youve read R.R. George Martin's series? Awesome stuff.

Wahoo91 · #5 08-14-2004, 05:17 PM

I trust youve read R.R. George Martin's series? Awesome stuff.

vulturesrow-
A Song of Ice and Fire is some of the best fantasy I have ever read. I can not wait for A Feast for Crows to come out. Its killing me that it is so delayed...

Clarkmeister · #6 08-14-2004, 02:24 PM

The Memory, Sorrow and Thorn series by Tad Williams.

The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant by Stephen R. Donaldson. Also check out Mordant's Need, same author.

The Vlad Taltos series, Steven Brust.

The Riftwar Saga by Raymond Feist.

Bio of a Space Tyrant, Piers Anthony.

vulturesrow · #7 08-14-2004, 02:50 PM

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The Riftwar Saga by Raymond Feist.

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Yes most definitely..anything by Feist really, but the Riftwar saga kicks much ass.

Wahoo91 · #8 08-14-2004, 05:29 PM

Clarkmeister-
Thanks!

I will check those out, particularly Thomas Covenant. I have never gotten around to the The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant the Unbeliever books even though they have been around a long time (late 70's early 80's maybe?). I am glad you reminded me of those.

I have read the entire Riftwar series in the last year or two and fondly remember Pug, Thomas, Prince Arutha, and Jimmy the Hand's adventures. I never got around to SerpentWar, are those any good? I heard they were not...

vulturesrow · #9 08-16-2004, 11:51 PM

Yeah man I cant wait much longer for feast of crows. The Serpent War series is good..if you liked teh Riftware saga you will like this. Go for it.

Chris

PS Dont even get me started on the uber kickassness of the Amber Chronicles.

daveymck · #10 08-17-2004, 07:41 AM

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The Memory, Sorrow and Thorn series by Tad Williams.

The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant by Stephen R. Donaldson. Also check out Mordant's Need, same author.

The Vlad Taltos series, Steven Brust.

The Riftwar Saga by Raymond Feist.

Bio of a Space Tyrant, Piers Anthony.

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I have read the Thomas Covenant books and I enjoyed the first series but found it very tough going, its more high brow fantasy than the belgariad etc. I wuld read the Morgants need series first is enjoyable but will get you used to his writing style.

Tad Williams is good as well.

For more light weight fantasy then to my mind there is none better than David Gemmell have really enjoyed everything he has done and have even reread a few of his books multiple times.

Another heavyweight series is the Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan, is up to book 10 each one 6-800 pages so pleanty of reading in it.

I also echo the pratchett comments I like his work as well dunno how well the humour comes across for americans as it seems more british humour to me.