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

FerniesApple · 08-22-2014, 08:31 AM

1. Alan Garner - Weirdstone of Brisingamen, Elidor, Moon of Gomrath

Old school fantasy written in the 60s, these are classics, based on Celtic myth, Arthurian legend, nearest I have found to Tolkiens charming style.

2. Neil Gaiman - Neverwhere, Stardust

Neverwhere is probably my favorite book after LOTR, every character is a gem. Its Alice in Wonderland 21st century style. wonderful.

3. Susan Cooper - Dark is Rising trilogy

more classic fantasy from a master. Some of it genuinely thrilling and mysterious.

4. Jonathan Stroud - Bartimaeus trilogy

the most sarcastic and loveable rogue ever. Beautifully written and laugh out loud funny.

5. Philip Pullman - His Dark Materials

Genius. nuff said

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08-22-2014, 08:31 AM	#9
FerniesApple Haunting Spirit Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 92	1. Alan Garner - Weirdstone of Brisingamen, Elidor, Moon of Gomrath Old school fantasy written in the 60s, these are classics, based on Celtic myth, Arthurian legend, nearest I have found to Tolkiens charming style. 2. Neil Gaiman - Neverwhere, Stardust Neverwhere is probably my favorite book after LOTR, every character is a gem. Its Alice in Wonderland 21st century style. wonderful. 3. Susan Cooper - Dark is Rising trilogy more classic fantasy from a master. Some of it genuinely thrilling and mysterious. 4. Jonathan Stroud - Bartimaeus trilogy the most sarcastic and loveable rogue ever. Beautifully written and laugh out loud funny. 5. Philip Pullman - His Dark Materials Genius. nuff said