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I know, I know. There have been 16,000 threads where some Jatraquero or another asks everyone to tell them some good books to read. However, since half of those threads are requesting fantasy-type novels, I have already seen everyone's usual recommendations. So I am here to humbly request the help of the community: please give me a good fantasy recommendation! I am equally willing to delve into a series as a stand-alone book, so no restrictions there. Here are some of the usual suspects that I have already read, along with some other authors I enjoy for a frame of reference:
Robin Hobb George R.R. Martin Stephen Donaldson L.E. Modesitt Robert Jordan Neil Gaiman Neal Stephenson Scott Lynch Tad Williams Patrick Rothfuss Michael Chabon
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Did you ever read "The Name of the Wind" (Patrick Rothfuss) or "The Lions of Al-Rassan" (Guy Gavriel Kay)?
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I recommend the Shadow Trilogy by Chris Claremont. I was skeptical at first because it's a continuation of the movie Willow, which isn't one of my favorites, but I wound up really enjoying the trilogy.
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I'm blown away by how good Dan Abrams' A Shadow in Summer and A Betrayal in Winter are. The first of those is his debut novel, and it's easily the best such book I've read since Maureen McHugh's China Mountain Zhang. "Betrayal" is better than "Shadow", and I'm told that the third book, which will be released in a few weeks, is better than either of the first two books in the series.
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China Mieville is great if you like Gaiman.
I just finished Un Lun Dun, which was awesome. I also loved Perdido Street Station and The Scar. That should keep you busy for a while. Posts: 3950 | Registered: Mar 2006
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I stopped by the bookstore today on my way to work, and they had neither Eduardo nor Scott's suggestion in stock.
I recall hearing good things elsewhere about Daniel Abraham, so perhaps I will give that a shot. I'll look up some info regarding everyone else's suggestions tomorrow. Thanks.
Tom Davidson stops in and makes no suggestions? That is an outrage. Some of my favorite book suggestions have come from Tom.
quote:Originally posted by MightyCow: China Mieville is great if you like Gaiman.
I just finished Un Lun Dun, which was awesome. I also loved Perdido Street Station and The Scar. That should keep you busy for a while.
I love China Mieville! I haven't read Un Lun Dun, but I loved the other two mentioned.
The Illuminatus! Trilogy by Robert Shea and Robert Anton Wilson was recently recommended to me. I actually bought that horrible book. I just don't understand why that book was appealing, in any way.
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I remember reading House Of Stairs by William Sleator when I was around ten years old. I was weirded out for days. That book really blew my mind.
I've really enjoyed anything written by Sheri S. Tepper.
There was this great book about some kind of dog or wolf society that was recommended to me once. I loved it and would love to read it again if I could ever remember what it was called and who wrote it. I believe the cover had a canine of some sort with some type of Renaissance clothing on. ?
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quote:Originally posted by Tammy: There was this great book about some kind of dog or wolf society that was recommended to me once. I loved it and would love to read it again if I could ever remember what it was called and who wrote it. I believe the cover had a canine of some sort with some type of Renaissance clothing on. ?
Clifford Simak's The City?
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quote:Originally posted by Tammy: There was this great book about some kind of dog or wolf society that was recommended to me once. I loved it and would love to read it again if I could ever remember what it was called and who wrote it. I believe the cover had a canine of some sort with some type of Renaissance clothing on. ?
Clifford Simak's The City?
No, that's not it, but that sounds great! I think I'm going to hunt that one down.
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I've read one book by Sheri S. Tepper. It had some potential, but it was so much heavy-handed lecturing on religion and morality, it really ruined the story for me.
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I just don't understand why that book was appealing, in any way.
