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12-27-2005, 10:40 PM

Fantasy...Do the old Greek Myths count? Because I love the Iliad, and I like how it captures vengence, honor, and patriotisim.

Elu Ancalime · 12-28-2005, 08:25 PM

ive recently read a lot of greek mythology, but mainly just short stories. i read the entire Odyssey, and also ive read the Icewind Dale trilogy by RA Salvatore. alough i have only read three books, there are about 30 books in this series. I recomend them to any Tolkien reader, as one will find many similarities since Salvatore read Tolkien's literature. Thers so many to list! Perhaps a new thread such start on them......Also, the books of Star Wars are good reading. The Rouge Squadron are a bit Tom Clancy i think. And there is so much stuff happening after the movies......its great! like the Lost Road to LotR. I read the Harry POtter books, but im not a fanatic. After reading Tolkien they seem a bit childish. Ill probably get attcked for that

And im not fond of manga/anime. i will probably get stabbed for that also

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Salacia Deloresista · 02-19-2006, 08:53 AM

As frustrated as I am with the extrememly slow pace of the books, I don't think I could stop reading the Wheel of Time series if I tried. There was something about the first few books in the series that just pulled me in, and ever since then, I've been hooked. Yes, they do obviously rip off of other wonderful books, but Jordan does it in such a detailed way that it pulls at the imagination.

I've been reading Tamora Pierce since I picked up Alana: The First Adventure at a third grade book fair. With the exception of her newest three books (which I have read) I own all the others. The rest of them are Ok, but The Song of the Lioness Quartet will always be my favorites.

I loved The Color of Magic. Terry Pratchett is another favorite. I haven't counted exactly how many of his books I've read, but it's well over half of the Diskworld novels. My favorites are Hogfather and any of the Sam Vimes books. The Color of Magic wasn't the best, but it was still better than Eric.

Some of my other favorite authors include Tad Williams, Orson Scott Card, Piers Anthony, Anne McCaffrey, Alan French, Howard Pyle, Mary Stewart, C. S. Lewis....the list goes on.

Thinlómien · 02-20-2006, 03:33 AM

I'm quite upset that so few 'downers have read (or liked so much that they would nominate) Robin Hobb's books, because they're so brilliant.

And if someone has problems to find books that could really move him/her after reading Tolkien, I recommend Le Guin. She's also brilliant.

(I have the feeling that I've made a just identical post earlier on the thread. I hope not.)

Lathriel · 02-20-2006, 02:12 PM

I have read Robin Hobb's books and I really like them.
I especially liked her new book Shaman's crossing.

Another book I recommend is Enchantment by Orson Scot Card.

Thinlómien · 02-20-2006, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Lathriel

I have read Robin Hobb's books and I really like them.
I especially liked her new book Shaman's crossing.

Me too, though I like the older ones better.

AragornII · 02-20-2006, 06:01 PM

Anyone ever read any of Dragonlance books? I read the Chronicles and thought they were pretty good. It has somewhat of an LOTR theme, with a group of friends who travel throughtout the world of Krynn to fight the dragonarmies of the Queen of Darkness. I enjoyed them as an alternative to LOTR. It's sort of a mix between LOTR and the Inheritance trilogy, with dragons and such.

12-28-2005, 08:25 PM	#2
Elu Ancalime Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Anador Posts: 476	ive recently read a lot of greek mythology, but mainly just short stories. i read the entire Odyssey, and also ive read the Icewind Dale trilogy by RA Salvatore. alough i have only read three books, there are about 30 books in this series. I recomend them to any Tolkien reader, as one will find many similarities since Salvatore read Tolkien's literature. Thers so many to list! Perhaps a new thread such start on them......Also, the books of Star Wars are good reading. The Rouge Squadron are a bit Tom Clancy i think. And there is so much stuff happening after the movies......its great! like the Lost Road to LotR. I read the Harry POtter books, but im not a fanatic. After reading Tolkien they seem a bit childish. Ill probably get attcked for that And im not fond of manga/anime. i will probably get stabbed for that also ________ Vaporizer shop Last edited by Elu Ancalime; 03-03-2011 at 10:29 PM.

02-19-2006, 08:53 AM	#3
Salacia Deloresista Pile O'Bones Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: in a state of confusion Posts: 22	As frustrated as I am with the extrememly slow pace of the books, I don't think I could stop reading the Wheel of Time series if I tried. There was something about the first few books in the series that just pulled me in, and ever since then, I've been hooked. Yes, they do obviously rip off of other wonderful books, but Jordan does it in such a detailed way that it pulls at the imagination. I've been reading Tamora Pierce since I picked up Alana: The First Adventure at a third grade book fair. With the exception of her newest three books (which I have read) I own all the others. The rest of them are Ok, but The Song of the Lioness Quartet will always be my favorites. I loved The Color of Magic. Terry Pratchett is another favorite. I haven't counted exactly how many of his books I've read, but it's well over half of the Diskworld novels. My favorites are Hogfather and any of the Sam Vimes books. The Color of Magic wasn't the best, but it was still better than Eric. Some of my other favorite authors include Tad Williams, Orson Scott Card, Piers Anthony, Anne McCaffrey, Alan French, Howard Pyle, Mary Stewart, C. S. Lewis....the list goes on. Last edited by Salacia Deloresista; 02-19-2006 at 04:32 PM.

02-20-2006, 03:33 AM	#4
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	I'm quite upset that so few 'downers have read (or liked so much that they would nominate) Robin Hobb's books, because they're so brilliant. And if someone has problems to find books that could really move him/her after reading Tolkien, I recommend Le Guin. She's also brilliant. (I have the feeling that I've made a just identical post earlier on the thread. I hope not.) __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris

02-20-2006, 02:12 PM	#5
Lathriel Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Wandering through Middle-Earth (Sadly in Alberta and not ME) Posts: 612	I have read Robin Hobb's books and I really like them. I especially liked her new book Shaman's crossing. Another book I recommend is Enchantment by Orson Scot Card. __________________ Back again

02-20-2006, 06:01 PM	#7
AragornII Wight Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Concluding negotiations Posts: 103	Anyone ever read any of Dragonlance books? I read the Chronicles and thought they were pretty good. It has somewhat of an LOTR theme, with a group of friends who travel throughtout the world of Krynn to fight the dragonarmies of the Queen of Darkness. I enjoyed them as an alternative to LOTR. It's sort of a mix between LOTR and the Inheritance trilogy, with dragons and such. __________________ From the ashes a fire shall be woken, A light from the shadows shall spring; Renewed shall be blade that was broken; The crownless again shall be king.

12-27-2005, 10:40 PM	#1
BlackRiderofAngmar Guest Posts: n/a	Fantasy...Do the old Greek Myths count? Because I love the Iliad, and I like how it captures vengence, honor, and patriotisim.

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