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Snowdog · 03-11-2010, 08:42 PM

I'm doing a casual re-read of the Black Company series by Glen Cook.
An interesting perspective in a rather dark world.

TheGreatElvenWarrior · 03-12-2010, 10:34 PM

I have started reading Harry Potter, however I'm only on book four. I rather like it actually, despite my vast unwillingness to begin.

mikelangelo11 · 04-07-2010, 07:11 AM

The Hobbit by JRRT - A classic of the genre, much more approachable than Lord of the Rings and the Chronicles of Amber by Zelazny - Fantasy at its most mysterious and most action-oriented, far from the conventions of the genre.

Nerwen · 04-07-2010, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by mikelangelo11

The Hobbit by JRRT - A classic of the genre, much more approachable than Lord of the Rings and the Chronicles of Amber by Zelazny - Fantasy at its most mysterious and most action-oriented, far from the conventions of the genre.

The Hob-what?

Never heard of it.

xMellrynxMaidenx · 10-12-2010, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by TheGreatElvenWarrior

I have started reading Harry Potter, however I'm only on book four. I rather like it actually, despite my vast unwillingness to begin.

Goblet of Fire is one of the more interesting of the series, in my opinion. Though I really like Deathly Hallows more, I believe.

That being said, I am indeed a Harry Potter fan of both film and movie. I've noticed that the opinions on this series varies from person to person on here. :P We're all entitled to our opinions and am rather surprised, and relieved, to see that no one has ripped someone else's head off yet for having a different opinion on this board. I think I could get use to it here, hehe! :P

But, I digress, as I normally tend to do.

I've not really broaden (epic failure with the use of the word, I know. I'm too tired to be grammatically correct at the moment.) my horizons in the Fantasy genre other than JRR Tolkien's works and J.K. Rowling's.

I absolutely refuse to continue to read the Twilight series. But is this leaning more towards science fiction? I've never really been sure. Anyways, I tried to finish with the last book and I simply can't...to be honest, I never fully read the first three straight through either. For those of you who like it, know that I'm not bashing it. I just can't...get into it like most can.

Thinlómien · 10-12-2010, 03:28 PM

I have recently been rereading Ursula Le Guin and my god she's just about as good as you can be. I could almost say it beats Tolkien. *gasp*

Other than that, I've recently read the two new Rain Wild Chronicles novels by Robin Hobb (guaranteed delightful Hobb quality) and (although it's sf not fantasy) Doomsday Book by Connie Willis. I wonder if anyone else has read it? I've read it as a kid and reread it now and it was just as impressive as back then...

Galadriel · 10-13-2010, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Thinlómien

I have recently been rereading Ursula Le Guin and my god she's just about as good as you can be. I could almost say it beats Tolkien. *gasp*

Other than that, I've recently read the two new Rain Wild Chronicles novels by Robin Hobb (guaranteed delightful Hobb quality)

Never heard of Ursula Le Guin. Is she good? And I've seen Hobb's stuff in the stores enough...is he worth reading, you think?

Nerwen · 10-13-2010, 04:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Galadriel

Never heard of Ursula Le Guin. Is she good? And I've seen Hobb's stuff in the stores enough...is he worth reading, you think?

She, actually, I think.

And Ursula Le Guin is very good indeed.

Ibrîniðilpathânezel · 10-13-2010, 08:31 AM

I would probably like LeGuin better as a writer if I had not met her as a person. Alas, I can say the same for a number of others, too... *sigh*

I myself am very fond of the works of Katherine Kurtz (and yes, I met her as a person, too

), as well as Evangeline Walton's retelling of the Welsh Mabinogian (no, I did not meet her). As for a marvelous blend of fantasy, humor, and horror, I highly recommend John Bellairs "The Face in the Frost." I also enjoyed Tim Powers' "The Drawing of the Dark," Gordon R. Dickson's "The Dragon and the George" and its sequels, and for humorous sword and sorcery, there's always Fritz Leiber's Fafherd and the Grey Mouser series. And of course, I'm a huge fan of T.H. White's "The Once and Future King."

More will probably occur to me as I let my brain simmer on it, though all of me is simmering right now, as it's hot and humid down here in Florida today, and my body was just getting used to autumn in Wisconsin. Gonna be a shock when we get home...

Galadriel · 10-13-2010, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Nerwen

She, actually, I think.

Oh dear. My apologies.

03-11-2010, 08:42 PM	#1
Snowdog Emperor of the South Pole Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: The Western Shore of Lake Evendim Posts: 671	The Black Company I'm doing a casual re-read of the Black Company series by Glen Cook. An interesting perspective in a rather dark world.

03-12-2010, 10:34 PM	#2
TheGreatElvenWarrior Mighty Quill Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Walking off to look for America Posts: 2,230	I have started reading Harry Potter, however I'm only on book four. I rather like it actually, despite my vast unwillingness to begin. __________________ The Party Doesn't Start Until You're Dead.

04-07-2010, 07:11 AM	#3
mikelangelo11 Newly Deceased Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 4	The Hobbit by JRRT - A classic of the genre, much more approachable than Lord of the Rings and the Chronicles of Amber by Zelazny - Fantasy at its most mysterious and most action-oriented, far from the conventions of the genre. __________________ acekard

10-12-2010, 03:28 PM	#6
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	I have recently been rereading Ursula Le Guin and my god she's just about as good as you can be. I could almost say it beats Tolkien. gasp Other than that, I've recently read the two new Rain Wild Chronicles novels by Robin Hobb (guaranteed delightful Hobb quality) and (although it's sf not fantasy) Doomsday Book by Connie Willis. I wonder if anyone else has read it? I've read it as a kid and reread it now and it was just as impressive as back then... __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

10-13-2010, 08:31 AM	#9
Ibrîniðilpathânezel Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Back on the Helcaraxe Posts: 733	I would probably like LeGuin better as a writer if I had not met her as a person. Alas, I can say the same for a number of others, too... sigh I myself am very fond of the works of Katherine Kurtz (and yes, I met her as a person, too ), as well as Evangeline Walton's retelling of the Welsh Mabinogian (no, I did not meet her). As for a marvelous blend of fantasy, humor, and horror, I highly recommend John Bellairs "The Face in the Frost." I also enjoyed Tim Powers' "The Drawing of the Dark," Gordon R. Dickson's "The Dragon and the George" and its sequels, and for humorous sword and sorcery, there's always Fritz Leiber's Fafherd and the Grey Mouser series. And of course, I'm a huge fan of T.H. White's "The Once and Future King." More will probably occur to me as I let my brain simmer on it, though all of me is simmering right now, as it's hot and humid down here in Florida today, and my body was just getting used to autumn in Wisconsin. Gonna be a shock when we get home... __________________ Call me Ibrin (or Ibri) :) Originality is the one thing that unoriginal minds cannot feel the use of. — John Stewart Mill

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