Favorite fantasy writers
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Re: Favorite fantasy writers
It may be a sad story but in the end it comes as a strong bomb good ending very energetic
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Tolkien's middle realm would give birth to the legacy that is the modern fantasy that we now cling to in our popular culture. The great irony in modern literary circles and beyond is that most have not read a word of his actual text. Most know him through the visual interpretations and not the actual awe-inspiring genius that is his great imagination in language. Having read "The Hobbit" as a child and then again (and again) as an adult, and also the prequels and sequels that followed; I can hardly see how anyone who claims to love this genre can claim to be a true fan could say so without having read them. It is like saying you follow a particular faith without having read its basic holy scrolls. Practice what we preach would be a great edit when it comes to any form of criticism, especially in the realm of great literature.
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I just started reading Brandon Sanderson I'm part of a sci-fi/fantasy book club and we're reading the first book in the Mistborn trilogy. I'm not very far, but I already love it and feel totally immersed in the world he created! His book, The Way of Kings, has been sitting on my shelf for awhile now, but I'm definitely going to start reading it as soon as I finish Mistborn!Jennifer Allsbrook wrote: ↑26 Nov 2016, 21:28 Brandon Sanderson is one of my favorite fantasy authors. I posted these mini-reviews in a discussion about books by Brandon Sanderson. I have copied them below:
I would recommend reading Elantris if you want a shorter, self-contained story. You follow the travails of Roaden, a prince of his people, who is stricken with a mysterious disease that has blighted his people. He is thrown into the once powerful city of Elantris, where citizens stricken with the disease are now imprisoned. The story follows Roaden as he battles to overcome the illness and return Elantris to a city of power that it once was. Central to Roaden's struggle is his finding and interpreting Aons, symbols that gave Elantrians magical powers. Many of these Aons can be seen on Sanderson's website as jewelry available for purchase. This story is soulful and you find yourself cheering Roaden through his successes and sharing heartbreak during his failures. Overall, Elantris is well worth the journey!
Another recommendation is The Mistborn Trilogy. This trilogy is an amazing work of storytelling! With epic battle scenes, romance, and intrigue, not to mention, characters that you love and love to hate, you can't go wrong. With Kelsier, Vin, and Eland as protagonists and the Lord Ruler and the fantastical Steel Inquisitors with spikes for eyes as antagonists, the story is full of suspense, action, and Sanderson keeps readers guessing as the plot twists through this dark and compelling world. One aspect of the story that is extremely entertaining is the ability of characters to gain magical powers by manipulating metals. Vin, a Mistborn allomancer, gains power as she ingests metals and her body "burns" them releasing certain powers. Fantasy/science fiction at its finest!
Other great reads are The Way of Kings and Warbreaker.
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I am not much into fantasy novels, but my niece (a grown woman) plopped it down on my desk one day and told me to read it. The last thing I wanted to read was a story that appeared to be best suited for children. I had it for about a year and decided to return it to her unread. She refused to accept it back till I read it. So, mostly to make her happy I read it. It turned out to be one of the most pleasant reading experiences of my life and to my amazement the last page and a half was so beautifully written that it had an almost shocking/numbing effect on me.
I'd strongly recommend it for people who love fantasy novels. This book is a self-contained epic in one volume.
― Steven Wright