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Post by Deleted on Apr 13, 2018 19:08:41 GMT -5
I'm slouching around with a cold and decided to read something fun, so picked up a book of Fafrhd and the Grey Mouser stories by Fritz Leiber. I'd forgotten how well written they are, very descriptive, strong characters, really imaginative plots, and a great sense of humor and adventure.
Any fantasy favorites of your own?
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Post by Darin on Apr 13, 2018 19:20:03 GMT -5
It's been a LONG time but I remember really enjoying David Edding's books.
If you enjoy historical fiction, The Saxon Stories by Bernard Cornwell are superb.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 13, 2018 19:53:36 GMT -5
Stephen R. Donaldson's "Chronicles of Thomas Covenant" series. Ten books all told. Excellent series that I will read again some day.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 13, 2018 20:08:11 GMT -5
While I was studying and writing about Asian History (wow) a couple decades ago, I read an Amy Tan book, The Hundred Secret Senses. It was the blending of modern family and comparisons to a story seen through the eyes of sister with "Yin" Eyes. She would always tell stories of these people in a small village in China that were mysterious in their own way. Over the course of the book the past meets the present and both times on audio book and one time reading the book I felt what was coming and started crying. One time I was at work and my partner got all worried because I was streaming tears and wouldn't explain why. Had one of the most beautiful endings of a book I've ever read.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 13, 2018 20:15:05 GMT -5
John Updike Rabbit quartet, perhaps best fiction from the latter part of the previous century.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 13, 2018 20:28:39 GMT -5
david and @10furlongs, you guys are too highbrow for me! At least while I have damn cold. I've never read either but will check them out one day. david since you're interested in history in that part of the world, for a more straight-up fantasy novel you might enjoy Bridge of Birds by Barry Hughart.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 13, 2018 20:37:34 GMT -5
Thanks, @chico looking into it now. BTW, The Amy Tan book might be considered Chick Fict. I read it at the time The Joy Luck Club movie came out. All my friends were talking about it.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 13, 2018 20:44:22 GMT -5
Oh, and I guess these qualify as Fantasy, but either way, Peter Straub books. Ghost Story was the first time I read a 600 page book in 2.5 days. I was at lunch with one other person in the middle of the book. She was twenty feet from me. She dropped her fork and I jumped out of my skin. His Blue Rose Trilogy - Koko, Mystery, and The Throat. Every time I see Baboo avatar I remember I need to reread those books again |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 13, 2018 20:45:02 GMT -5
Stephen R. Donaldson's "Chronicles of Thomas Covenant" series. Ten books all told. Excellent series that I will read again some day. I liked the Chronicles of Thomas Covenant books, but my favorite is the Harry Potter series. |
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Post by crapgame on Apr 13, 2018 20:59:26 GMT -5
The Pern series, The Amber Chronicles, The complete book of swords
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Post by beardedmi on Apr 13, 2018 21:37:55 GMT -5
The sword of truth by terry goodkind is 15 or so novels long with a few spin offs. Its an amazing read. I've read it top to bottom 3 or 4 times. I'm actually two books behind on his latest releases.
Raymond feist and Janny wurts wrote the sorcerers series. they only recently ended the whole saga. There are something like 40 books. Its a big one and a favorite.
Piers anthonys xanth series is a tremendous amount of easy fun reading.
Terry brooks and the world of shannara is probably the last major world building series I can think of at the moment. These are all world encompassing series similar to lotr but with much shorter timelines and more complete lore because many of the authors are still actively writing and developing new stories.
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Post by Ronv69 on Apr 13, 2018 22:24:03 GMT -5
Stephen R. Donaldson's "Chronicles of Thomas Covenant" series. Ten books all told. Excellent series that I will read again some day. Counterpoint. The "Hero" of TCOTC, is someone that you will wish you had never heard of. He is a disgusting weakling that never does anything right for the right reason. After 30 years, I still wish I had those hours back. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 13, 2018 22:25:41 GMT -5
Stephen R. Donaldson's "Chronicles of Thomas Covenant" series. Ten books all told. Excellent series that I will read again some day. Counterpoint. The "Hero" of TCOTC, is someone that you will wish you had never heard of. He is a disgusting weakling that never does anything right for the right reason. After 30 years, I still wish I had those hours back. Not meant to be an anti-hero like Elric? |
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Post by Ronv69 on Apr 13, 2018 22:27:12 GMT -5
The Fritz Leiber Grey Mouser books are great. As is Elantris, and the Mistborn series, both by Brandon Sanderson.
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Post by Ronv69 on Apr 13, 2018 22:28:55 GMT -5
Counterpoint. The "Hero" of TCOTC, is someone that you will wish you had never heard of. He is a disgusting weakling that never does anything right for the right reason. After 30 years, I still wish I had those hours back. Not meant to be an anti-hero like Elric? No, not like Eric. More like Wen and Wendy Whiner. At least Elric had some idea of what he wanted. You should read some of the reviews. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 13, 2018 22:37:32 GMT -5
Counterpoint. The "Hero" of TCOTC, is someone that you will wish you had never heard of. He is a disgusting weakling that never does anything right for the right reason. After 30 years, I still wish I had those hours back. Not meant to be an anti-hero like Elric? He is a protagonist that is very flawed and weak in character. Part of what I enjoyed about the stories. The secondary characters were also interesting to me. I might not enjoy them at all now. Who is to say? |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 13, 2018 22:41:05 GMT -5
Stephen R. Donaldson's "Chronicles of Thomas Covenant" series. Ten books all told. Excellent series that I will read again some day. Counterpoint. The "Hero" of TCOTC, is someone that you will wish you had never heard of. He is a disgusting weakling that never does anything right for the right reason. After 30 years, I still wish I had those hours back. I would like to have a lot of the hours back that I have spent online, plus most of the hours back that I spent reading most fiction. Most. Here I am wasting more time on inconsequential drivel. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Apr 13, 2018 22:43:05 GMT -5
Counterpoint. The "Hero" of TCOTC, is someone that you will wish you had never heard of. He is a disgusting weakling that never does anything right for the right reason. After 30 years, I still wish I had those hours back. I would like to have a lot of the hours back that I have spent online, plus most of the hours back that I spent reading most fiction. Most. Here I am wasting more time on inconsequential drivel. Glad to be of service. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 13, 2018 22:58:39 GMT -5
Someone's gotta do it. 🤡
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Post by Deleted on Apr 13, 2018 23:21:36 GMT -5
Stephen R. Donaldson's "Chronicles of Thomas Covenant" series. Ten books all told. Excellent series that I will read again some day. Counterpoint. The "Hero" of TCOTC, is someone that you will wish you had never heard of. He is a disgusting weakling that never does anything right for the right reason. After 30 years, I still wish I had those hours back. I had a real problem with the protagonist as well, Ron, but you're supposed to and the author explains why he's such a toad. The series is well written and creative, but I stopped after the first three books. If you don't mind a very flawed anti-hero and enjoy fantasy, you will probably really like the series. I liked the books I read, but ultimately couldn't deal with the main character's transgressions. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Apr 13, 2018 23:34:30 GMT -5
I read TCOTC before they were widely read, and before I saw his explanation. If I had see that first, I wouldn't have wasted the money. I like stories about inspiring characters, intelligent, resourceful, and courageous. I will withhold my thoughts on readers that feel the new to read about lousy characters.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 14, 2018 0:18:19 GMT -5
I like stories about inspiring characters, intelligent, resourceful, and courageous. I do too. Did you read all of the books? If so, you managed better than I did, LOL. My best friend recommended the series and loved it. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 14, 2018 0:44:05 GMT -5
Well, I for one have never heard of it. I think I am glad. Mickey Spillane anyone?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 14, 2018 1:14:49 GMT -5
Counterpoint. The "Hero" of TCOTC, is someone that you will wish you had never heard of. He is a disgusting weakling that never does anything right for the right reason. After 30 years, I still wish I had those hours back. I had a real problem with the protagonist as well, Ron, but you're supposed to and the author explains why he's such a toad. The series is well written and creative, but I stopped after the first three books. If you don't mind a very flawed anti-hero and enjoy fantasy, you will probably really like the series. I liked the books I read, but ultimately couldn't deal with the main character's transgressions. I remember a friend saying they were depressing as hell. I wonder if this is why. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 14, 2018 1:33:45 GMT -5
I had a real problem with the protagonist as well, Ron, but you're supposed to and the author explains why he's such a toad. The series is well written and creative, but I stopped after the first three books. If you don't mind a very flawed anti-hero and enjoy fantasy, you will probably really like the series. I liked the books I read, but ultimately couldn't deal with the main character's transgressions. I remember a friend saying they were depressing as hell. I wonder if this is why. If you strongly identify with the protagonists in your books, like I do, then I think they can be. I worked in a book store the summer before I started college (early 80s) when the series was still being published and the books were extremely popular. I had several seminary grad student co-workers who couldn't wait for the next one to come out. They didn't think they were depressing. I've recommended these books to fantasy genre fans, because they're very good, but always point out that the protagonist is an anti-hero. |
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Post by driftingfate on Apr 14, 2018 1:45:55 GMT -5
While not sword and sorcery or serious literature, the Monster Hunter International books by Larry Correia are romping good fun and quick reads. Vampires, guns, werewolves, guns, Lovecraftian Old Ones, guns... call it fantasy adventure. If it helps, I think the first one is even free on Kindle right now. (No association, yada, yada, yada.)
Be warned, one major downfall - I can't think of a single pipe scene in the entire series. I'll have to email him about that as he's pretty in-tune with his fans.
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Post by Ronv69 on Apr 14, 2018 1:57:17 GMT -5
I like stories about inspiring characters, intelligent, resourceful, and courageous. I do too. Did you read all of the books? If so, you managed better than I did, LOL. My best friend recommended the series and loved it. I read all of the 3 that were out when I started, then for some reason I read 2 more. I guess I thought he would grow a pair. I was wrong. There was one story about the giants that I really liked, but TC wasn't in it. I get nauseous at the sight of white gold to this day. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Apr 14, 2018 1:57:57 GMT -5
While not sword and sorcery or serious literature, the Monster Hunter International books by Larry Correia are romping good fun and quick reads. Vampires, guns, werewolves, guns, Lovecraftian Old Ones, guns... call it fantasy adventure. If it helps, I think the first one is even free on Kindle right now. (No association, yada, yada, yada.) Be warned, one major downfall - I can't think of a single pipe scene in the entire series. I'll have to email him about that as he's pretty in-tune with his fans. Yeah, these are a great escape! |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 14, 2018 2:03:04 GMT -5
Be warned, one major downfall - I can't think of a single pipe scene in the entire series. Deal breaker!  |
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Post by Legend Lover on Apr 14, 2018 2:50:04 GMT -5
I always found Terry pratchett's discworld books easy to read and hilariously funny. Haven't read one of his books in a long time.
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