What other fantasy do you like? - Page 2

TheWhiteRider · 04-09-2003, 06:57 AM

Actually I enjoyed The Dark Is Rising more than the others that I read. I think I liked it more because it seemed darker, and had more wizardry in it. Not the first time I read it, but later, when I read it again is whenI understood it. It's a lot more understandable on the second time.

Eowyn, Lady of Rohan · 05-04-2003, 01:40 PM

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Originally posted by Gwaimir Windgem
I see what you mean, but I disagree. By your logic, then absolutely anything could go in the General Messages board. Not that I'm saying that it's necessarily wrong, but that's the way it's run here, I believe.

Ok, whatever. *shrug* I just read a good book called 'Wild Magic'.

Aewionen · 05-04-2003, 04:58 PM

My favorite sci-fi books other than LOTR would have to be the Shannara series by Terry Brooks.

Elvengirl · 05-04-2003, 05:07 PM

Yes I think a lot of people here tend to like Shannara. They are great books

Almie · 05-06-2003, 01:31 PM

Let's mention some of my favourites:

The Dark Is Rising Sequence by Susan Cooper (nice to see other tDiR fans here!)
Harry Potter
"The Cosmic Trilogy" by C.S.Lewis
The Earthsea Novels by Ursula LeGuin
His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman

Coney · 05-06-2003, 02:03 PM

The Warlord Trilogy by Bernard Cornwell.........Good and basic Arthurian legend type stuff

Elvengirl · 05-06-2003, 07:42 PM

How bout The Prydain series by Lloyd Alexander
The Book of Three
The Black Cauldron- great book
The Castle of Llyr
Taran Wanderer
The High King- awesome book

They are more of a children's series, but they were very fun to read!

Almie · 05-07-2003, 10:08 AM

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Originally posted by Coney
The Warlord Trilogy by Bernard Cornwell.........Good and basic Arthurian legend type stuff

I forgot the Warlord Trilogy!! I read it last summer and it was great!

I've tried the Prydain chronicles, but they felt too childish or something to me for some reason... I stopped reading in the middle of the second book.

trace · 05-07-2003, 04:25 PM

i have just read "Soul music" by terry pratchett. it was brill!!

has anyone else read it or am i the only one?

Coney · 05-07-2003, 05:09 PM

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Originally posted by trace
i have just read "Soul music" by terry pratchett. it was brill!!

has anyone else read it or am i the only one?

Nah trace.........there are a few Pratchett fans around here (myself included)..........If I remember right there is a thread all about his books somewhere.

Soul Music is a damn good read........I'm halfway through Nightwatch at the mo'

***Earniel*** · 05-07-2003, 05:19 PM

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Originally posted by trace
i have just read "Soul music" by terry pratchett. it was brill!!

has anyone else read it or am i the only one?

Definately not the only one. Count me in too.

I've read them all till 'the truth', I'm still waiting for 'the last hero' to come out in paperback.

Elvengirl · 05-07-2003, 07:12 PM

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Originally posted by Almie

I've tried the Prydain chronicles, but they felt too childish or something to me for some reason... I stopped reading in the middle of the second book.

As I said, they are more of a children's book. But I still enjoyed them

Sheeana · 05-07-2003, 07:46 PM

Anyone read the Chronicles of Thomas Covenant, the Unbeliever? I'm reading book one now... hope it gets better.

(I'm not really a big fan of fantasy - I prefer scifi.)

Coney · 05-07-2003, 08:01 PM

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Originally posted by Sheeana
Anyone read the Chronicles of Thomas Covenant, the Unbeliever? I'm reading book one now... hope it gets better. (I'm not really a big fan of fantasy - I prefer scifi.)

I read 'em about ten years ago............Yeah, the first book does have a slow start but it does get better.

I think Gwai has recently read/is reading them at the mo'

Silpion · 06-11-2003, 12:47 AM

These are some of my favorites:

The Saga of the Skolian Empire (Catherine Asaro)
The Black Jewels Trilogy (Anne Bishop)
The Dresden Files (Jim Butcher)
The Belgariad and The Malloreon series (David Eddings)
Harry Potter (J.K. Rowling)

Melko Belcha · 06-11-2003, 10:49 AM

I just started George RR Martin's - A Song of Ice and Fire, and I must say that it is amazing.

Silpion · 06-11-2003, 09:52 PM

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posted by Melko Belcha
I just started George RR Martin's - A Song of Ice and Fire, and I must say that it is amazing.

Yes!!!!! My friends have all said good things about this series, and they even chipped in and purchased the first three books for me to read.
A Game of Thrones
A Clash of Kings
A Storm of Swords
A Feast for Crows (not released yet)
A Dance for Dragons (not published yet)
A Time for Wolves (not published yet)

turtlelover · 07-03-2003, 07:44 PM

my favorites are the his dark materiels series they are the BEST (next to LOTR, of course)

ArwenEvenstar · 07-04-2003, 08:37 PM

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Originally posted by Silpion
Yes!!!!! My friends have all said good things about this series, and they even chipped in and purchased the first three books for me to read.
A Game of Thrones
A Clash of Kings
A Storm of Swords
A Feast for Crows (not released yet)
A Dance for Dragons (not published yet)
A Time for Wolves (not published yet)

I'm reading the first one of this series, is it anygood?

Arat-Falathion · 07-07-2003, 11:12 AM

I believe RA Salvatore is my favourite writer next to Tolkien. The Darkelf Trilogy is simply amazing. I love all the books I've read of him...

04-09-2003, 06:57 AM	#21
TheWhiteRider Elven Warrior Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: On top of a white horse named Shadowfax. Posts: 114	Actually I enjoyed The Dark Is Rising more than the others that I read. I think I liked it more because it seemed darker, and had more wizardry in it. Not the first time I read it, but later, when I read it again is whenI understood it. It's a lot more understandable on the second time. __________________ "Do not meddle in the affairs of wizards, for they are subtle, and quick to anger." ~Gildor "Begun, the Clone War has..." ~Yoda "I can't see, as I'm facing your pitiful lies, don't have the strength, to carry your heavy load of lies." ~H.I.M.

05-04-2003, 04:58 PM	#23
Aewionen Elf Lord Join Date: May 2003 Location: Strong Badia. I live in the tire. Posts: 791	My favorite sci-fi books other than LOTR would have to be the Shannara series by Terry Brooks. __________________ Aewionen, Maiden of Gondor `````````````````````````````` Home is behind the world ahead And there are many paths to tread Through shadow to the edge of night Until the stars are all alight. Mist and shadow Cloud and shade All shall fade All shall fade "I feel a slight tingling feeling... I think its affecting me." -Legolas during a drinking contest (EE ROTK)

05-04-2003, 05:07 PM	#24
Elvengirl Mirthful Maiden Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Rivendell Posts: 1,252	Yes I think a lot of people here tend to like Shannara. They are great books __________________ The Elves represent, as it were, the artistic, aesthetic, and purely scientific aspects of the Humane nature raised to a higher level than is actually seen in Men.~ J.R.R. Tolkien Wanna play? www.thievesguild.com

05-06-2003, 01:31 PM	#25
Almie Hobbit Join Date: May 2003 Location: Finland Posts: 36	Let's mention some of my favourites: The Dark Is Rising Sequence by Susan Cooper (nice to see other tDiR fans here!) Harry Potter "The Cosmic Trilogy" by C.S.Lewis The Earthsea Novels by Ursula LeGuin His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman __________________ "I could think of a long story about the land of Númenor." (Alboin in 'The Lost Road' by JRR Tolkien)

05-06-2003, 02:03 PM	#26
Coney The Buddy Rabbit Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Trapped in the headlights.. Posts: 3,372	The Warlord Trilogy by Bernard Cornwell.........Good and basic Arthurian legend type stuff __________________ Blessed are the cracked, they let the light in Beatallica

05-06-2003, 07:42 PM	#27
Elvengirl Mirthful Maiden Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Rivendell Posts: 1,252	How bout The Prydain series by Lloyd Alexander The Book of Three The Black Cauldron- great book The Castle of Llyr Taran Wanderer The High King- awesome book They are more of a children's series, but they were very fun to read! __________________ The Elves represent, as it were, the artistic, aesthetic, and purely scientific aspects of the Humane nature raised to a higher level than is actually seen in Men.~ J.R.R. Tolkien Wanna play? www.thievesguild.com

05-07-2003, 04:25 PM	#29
trace Sapling Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Scotland Posts: 5	i have just read "Soul music" by terry pratchett. it was brill!! has anyone else read it or am i the only one?

05-07-2003, 07:46 PM	#33
Sheeana Lord of the Pants Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 1,382	Anyone read the Chronicles of Thomas Covenant, the Unbeliever? I'm reading book one now... hope it gets better. (I'm not really a big fan of fantasy - I prefer scifi.)

06-11-2003, 12:47 AM	#35
Silpion Elven Warrior Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 103	These are some of my favorites: The Saga of the Skolian Empire (Catherine Asaro) The Black Jewels Trilogy (Anne Bishop) The Dresden Files (Jim Butcher) The Belgariad and The Malloreon series (David Eddings) Harry Potter (J.K. Rowling)

06-11-2003, 10:49 AM	#36
Melko Belcha Elven Warrior Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Behind the Walls of Night Posts: 286	I just started George RR Martin's - A Song of Ice and Fire, and I must say that it is amazing. __________________ "....rapturous words from which ultimatley sprang the whole of my mythology" - JRR Tolkien Hail Earendel brightest of angels, over middle-earth sent unto men Crist by Cynewulf (lines 104-5)

07-03-2003, 07:44 PM	#38
turtlelover Elven Warrior Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: nowhere you would care to be Posts: 420	my favorites are the his dark materiels series they are the BEST (next to LOTR, of course)

07-07-2003, 11:12 AM	#40
Arat-Falathion A'mael Dalharen Eldarele Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Norway Posts: 707	I believe RA Salvatore is my favourite writer next to Tolkien. The Darkelf Trilogy is simply amazing. I love all the books I've read of him... __________________ Atharon, where heroes are born. A constantly evolving forum rpg created by Lief Erikson, Falathion and its players.

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