What other fantasy books do YOU read? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Kitanna · 03-10-2005, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Firefoot

Recently I started reading some books by Tamora Pierce and am finding them pretty interesting, in particular her newest two, Trickster's Choice and Trickster's Queen (Yes, I'm reading the series out of order... something I very rarely do). She certainly doesn't beat her world and characters to death; the series are quite short but interesting nevertheless.

If you haven't read them already, you should read her Alanna series, they're quite good.

Lathriel · 03-22-2005, 10:10 PM

I actually have the first book of The Wheel of Time but I decided not to begin reading them untill Robert Jordan has finished the series. (I might be waiting forever

)

I really enjoyed the Tamora Pierce books, however, lately I haven't enjoyed them as much as I used to. I'm afraid I've grow out of them since the plotline etc. is a little simplistic and predictable. But I will always remember them fondly.

Encaitare · 03-22-2005, 10:15 PM

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I'm afraid I've grow out of them since the plotline etc. is a little simplistic and predictable.

I'm starting to feel the same way about Terry Goodkind's Sword of Truth series. I think it peaked around book 4 and then just went downhill. It starts getting verrrrrrry repetitive, and not only in the plot. Even the writing style starts to get old after a while; he uses the exact same phrases and things over and over.

Oh well... all the more power to Mr. Goodkind, seeing as he has a great many books published and I can't even seem to think of a plot for these characters who are bouncing around in my head...

Dragon Reborn · 03-23-2005, 10:03 PM

Before I start I must say that Tolkien was a mastermind, and the first to ever develop this level of fantasy-based books. Other authors will come and go, but none can compare to what he achieved.

Quoting from english writer Terry Pratchett, "Most modern fantasy just rearranges the furniture in Tolkien's attic."
So true.

But in concern to Robert Jordan, I thought the first book and even the next couple were very exciting- in places. They had their moments, but in other parts were quite dull.

From there on it did get worse, and it has become too complicated. Not only is he afraid to kill off any main characters, he is afraid to put the stories to rest. Even though he has been running out of ideas for about the last four books, he is still determined to make as many as he possibly can. I just want the issues to be resolved that have been hanging around like dead flies for the last four thousand pages!

Let it go, Rob, let it go.

PS. Lathriel, you WILL be waiting forever, i say read the books now, because he'll probably have passed away before he can ever finnish them and will dissappoint us all...

Lathriel · 03-29-2005, 03:05 PM

I'm beginning to think the same way Dragon Reborn. However, I'm just way too busy right now to read such a large book. Right now I'm reading the Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain. Although my english teacher says there is a lot more to the book then meets the eye all I've seen so far is just an adventure book.

As for Terry Pratchett, my friend talks about his books so often that I'm getting tired of them. They are practically the only books she's reading right now. Can you believe it, she reads the book, finishes it and then begins to read it all over again. She does this for about three to four times with all of them!!!!

Encaitare · 03-29-2005, 09:10 PM

I bought Pratchett's "The Color of Magic" because I had heard great things about the series, and from what I had read about it, it seemed really interesting. I started reading it but the first few pages really failed to entertain me -- plus, I had bought a bunch of Tolkien books at the same time and decided to read those instead. That's okay, though... I'll read it eventually.

Shelob · 03-30-2005, 05:40 AM

The Colour of Magic isn't his best anyway...I liked it least of all of them (and yes I've read all of them...I think...the vast majority anyway). Interms of Most entertaining I suggest:
The Truth
The Fifth Elephant
Guards! Guards!
and Moving Pictures

Also the book Good Omens (written by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett) is probably the funniest book ever...it's about what happens when the appocalypse has come but they've lost the antichrist.

03-22-2005, 10:10 PM	#2
Lathriel Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Wandering through Middle-Earth (Sadly in Alberta and not ME) Posts: 612	I actually have the first book of The Wheel of Time but I decided not to begin reading them untill Robert Jordan has finished the series. (I might be waiting forever ) I really enjoyed the Tamora Pierce books, however, lately I haven't enjoyed them as much as I used to. I'm afraid I've grow out of them since the plotline etc. is a little simplistic and predictable. But I will always remember them fondly. __________________ Back again

03-23-2005, 10:03 PM	#4
Dragon Reborn Pile O'Bones Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Australia! Go Ozzie! Posts: 23	Robert Jordan Before I start I must say that Tolkien was a mastermind, and the first to ever develop this level of fantasy-based books. Other authors will come and go, but none can compare to what he achieved. Quoting from english writer Terry Pratchett, "Most modern fantasy just rearranges the furniture in Tolkien's attic." So true. But in concern to Robert Jordan, I thought the first book and even the next couple were very exciting- in places. They had their moments, but in other parts were quite dull. From there on it did get worse, and it has become too complicated. Not only is he afraid to kill off any main characters, he is afraid to put the stories to rest. Even though he has been running out of ideas for about the last four books, he is still determined to make as many as he possibly can. I just want the issues to be resolved that have been hanging around like dead flies for the last four thousand pages! Let it go, Rob, let it go. PS. Lathriel, you WILL be waiting forever, i say read the books now, because he'll probably have passed away before he can ever finnish them and will dissappoint us all... __________________ Gollum's new year's resolution: "I will save the victory celebration until I have moved at least ten feet away from the edge."

03-29-2005, 03:05 PM	#5
Lathriel Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Wandering through Middle-Earth (Sadly in Alberta and not ME) Posts: 612	I'm beginning to think the same way Dragon Reborn. However, I'm just way too busy right now to read such a large book. Right now I'm reading the Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain. Although my english teacher says there is a lot more to the book then meets the eye all I've seen so far is just an adventure book. As for Terry Pratchett, my friend talks about his books so often that I'm getting tired of them. They are practically the only books she's reading right now. Can you believe it, she reads the book, finishes it and then begins to read it all over again. She does this for about three to four times with all of them!!!! __________________ Back again

03-30-2005, 05:40 AM	#7
Shelob Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: At the abysmal Abyss Mall. Posts: 276	The Colour of Magic isn't his best anyway...I liked it least of all of them (and yes I've read all of them...I think...the vast majority anyway). Interms of Most entertaining I suggest: The Truth The Fifth Elephant Guards! Guards! and Moving Pictures Also the book Good Omens (written by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett) is probably the funniest book ever...it's about what happens when the appocalypse has come but they've lost the antichrist. __________________ A signature always reveals a man's character - and sometimes even his name ~Evan Esar. Pan for Everyone!

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03-29-2005, 09:10 PM	#6
Encaitare Bittersweet Symphony Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: On the jolly starship Enterprise Posts: 1,814	I bought Pratchett's "The Color of Magic" because I had heard great things about the series, and from what I had read about it, it seemed really interesting. I started reading it but the first few pages really failed to entertain me -- plus, I had bought a bunch of Tolkien books at the same time and decided to read those instead. That's okay, though... I'll read it eventually.