But hey, a book can’t work for everyone, right? I appreciate the work of this site's contributors in putting together these lists and all of the site's content as it has turned me on to some exciting new possibilities. It is unfortunate that this work must be compared to Watership Down but that is the only book with which I can really compare it to in terms of story-line and excellence. Sometimes in fantasy you will come across a hidden gem, a book that you cross paths with having heard absolutely nothing about it, a book that you were unprepared for that completely blows you away. Now Robert Jordan is not for me but over the last 15 years I have discovered that he has brought reading pleasure to millions, and that is why The Wheel of Time is here, and this is what our reviewer, Kat, has to say: The Eye of the World begins an epic a saga filled with unforgettable characters and a world steeped in rich history and legend. Find something great to watch now. Poul Anderson mostly wrote SciFi, now you're saying he's the hero the fantasy genre. Below my about this list introduction you will find the 100 fantasy books that we - and other readers - simply cannot recommend highly enough. Same for Song Of Ice And Fire. This is not a negative opinion of his writing ability, suggesting that he doesn’t seem to have any idea what he is doing. Can't wait for the third book, is it out yet? Read 2 positive reader reviews for Fool's Errand. I fixed it and all is now fine. He gives Philip Roth, William Kennedy, and even the venerable Mr. Fitzgerald a run for their money. The “feminist successor to The Lord of the Rings” - Laura Eve. I'm currently reading Dancer's Lament (from his co-writer Esslemont) , preparing for Kallenved's reach release this February.2019-01-14, kate forsyth witches of eileanan or Rhiannons ride two very good series with great world building, would like to see a review of these on this site. The Golem and the Djinni is first rate historical fantasy fiction which makes you care deeply about the characters and instils and eagerness and a need to find how it will all end.
Okay, every now and again books comes out that deserves all the hype they get. Read 0 positive reader reviews for We Ride the Storm.
Another 10/10 book and the most recently published book to appear on this list, published as it was in 2019. Amber?
Great stories.2017-09-04, A great list .But where is "LEGEND OF JIG DRAGONSLAYER"? Move over Harry Potter because Percy Jackson could kick your butt.
Another one I've read which is cool is Damastor by Dimitri Iatrou. Megan Turner?
No list of the best fantasy books is complete without George R. R. Martin’s epic fantasy fiction series.
Good Omens is by far one of the funniest works of fiction I have ever read. This is heavily weighted to more recent books.2017-10-13, Daaamn, first list where Malazan is truly on its rightfull place. In the late 1800s, three sisters use witchcraft to change the course of history in Alix E. Harrow's powerful novel of magic and the suffragette movement. I personally do not think that this is Gemmell's finest but it surely has to be his most important, as without it nothing may have followed. on and on... 2018-08-30, Brice, if Brandon Sanderson is such a crappy author why has he sold so many books? He has injected sexual tension and questionable morals into a school for wizards and the result is a rousing, perceptive and multifaceted coming of age story that is both bright and beguiling. The second reason is you – over 130 readers have written accompanying reviews to mine which tell of their love for Tolkien’s magnum opus. and where are Michael Ende? If you truly love the fantasy genre, passing up a chance to read The Eye of the World would be an unbelievable mistake. Will look into this further. This is one of the best things about his writing technique and makes Wardrobe a lot of fun to read and interpret. That series is terrible. Lord of the Rings, Wheel of Time, Thomas Covenant, MIstborn, Stormlight archive if/when it is finished, Shanara, Taran Series, Harry Potter, Earthsea, Belgariad, Pern, Saga of Recluse, The Dark, etc.2018-11-21, Joe Abercrombie should be far, far higher on the list.2018-11-05, Where's Terry Pratchett's "Discworld" series?2018-10-31, Terry Pratchett's Discworld series should be on this list.2018-10-23, Where is The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant by Stephen R. Donaldson?2018-09-28, Eragon isn't there!?!?!?!?!?!! !2016-06-08, The Fionavar Trilogy was my first Fantasy Book - Guy Gavriel Kay seemed to put all his love into it and should have stopped writing when it was finished.
Since its first publication in 1908, generations of adults and children have cherished Kenneth Grahame's classic, The Wind in the Willows.
The machine dependent human race will be easier to control if we accept domination by the machine. Read 1 positive reader reviews for Blackwing, "The Rage of Dragons explodes at a breakneck pace. Read 9 positive reader reviews for Tigana. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire J.K. Rowling. That has actually stated above that he or she does not like Celtic mythology in fantasy novels. Read 4 positive reader reviews for The Once And Future King, "If asked to put The Graveyard Book into a genre, I'd have to say: this is a Neil Gaiman book. Jim: I salute Landsmann, his compatriots, and their creator. Read 1 positive reader reviews for The Screaming Staircase. For example 'Ender's Game' by Orson Scott Card which opened a door for me years ago to fantasy writers (which I was very closed minded, prior).
Highly recommended. I had never read the previous trilogy and had committed the cardinal sin of buying a book simply because I liked the cover, but that momentary whim has repaid me with interest! Read 1 positive reader reviews for The Ocean at the End of the Lane. And, my, he can end a trilogy well, arguably the best bringing together of story arcs and untied ends I've read. To me by far her best book - and in fact one of the best fantasy books of the many I've read - has been Assassin's Apprentice.2016-11-02, Can't imagine a top ten without a Terry Pratchett novel.2016-10-25, Gene Wolfe's "The Shadow of the Torturer". No Fionavar? For in this entrancing, lyrical world of gurgling rivers and whispering reeds live four of the wisest, wittiest, noblest, and most lovable creatures in all literature - Rat, Mole, Badger, and Toad of Toad Hall. We've not reviewed the entire Pierce Brown series yet - when that has been done it looks a dead cert to be included. Eternal Champion Series? It is here that the story of this amazing dark elf truly began. Jemisin writes books that are at times smart, at times funny, and at times downright heartbreaking, all wrapped up in the the most original stories.
Tolkien and Crowley's "Little, Big" deserve to be together on a plane of their own.2017-12-05, What of the Sorcerer's Ring by Morgan Rice?2017-11-08, Moorcock? Early in the book Death exudes barely suppressed fury at the needless death of a bagful of kittens. This is a collection that makes you think and leaves you thinking. Google lists it as Fairy tale, Fantasy Fiction, Adventure fiction. Thats for me, have a nice day.2017-10-08, Great list.
I really wish the Anne McCaffrey's Dragonriders of Pern got more love.
Lists are re-scored approximately every 5 minutes. Damnation!
Everyone else is fodder, destined to fight and die in the endless war. The Way of Kings is this gifted author at his very best. Read 0 positive reader reviews for Nevernight. Are you serious??? How did the Orcs come into being? Go on, I dare you. Ryan: The Treasury of the Fantastic is an amazing collection of 44 poems, short stories and novellas, all fantasy related, all published before 1923.
Read 5 positive reader reviews for A Storm of Swords 1: Steel and Snow. One of the reasons that Pratchett has managed to turn the reaper of souls into such a loved character is that he shows Death’s caring side. The experience of reading of a Robin Hobb book is one to be cherished; there are no safer hands that you could place your leisure time in. (Thanks Zeeshan. J. V. Jones? Under Heaven, inspired by the Tang Dynasty of Ancient China, is as beautiful and enriching a novel as you could possibly wish for. So without further ado, here's our pick of the 25 best fantasy books ever written. The characters, one of the biggest strengths in this book, bring a lot of charm and humour to the book by managing to be both unique yet stereotypically British at the same time. If the Harry Potter series and The Lies of Locke Lamora ever got together and decided to have a dark book baby, they would call it Nevernight. The Magician’s Guild is a fantastic first book to begin The Black Magician Trilogy. Also, honestly, the Discworld series by Terry Pratchett is so epic and brilliant, how is it not here?2020-04-15, There are no good fantasy books in this list, just think of the books by Sarah J. Maas or the books by Brandon Sanderson. Read 51 positive reader reviews for A Christmas Carol. With two books you can read immediately after, characters that jump off the page, and a story that continues beyond this book but still leaving you fully satiated, Mistborn: The Final Empire is a must have for any reader of good fantasy. This book is flat out 10 out of 10. Give 'em a try, you'll not regret it.2016-11-16, Have to agree with some people here. It is the moving love story of Bracken and Rebecca and the trials they must face and overcome to be as one. Watership Down is a book which will always hold a special place in my heart.
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