What other fantasy books do YOU read? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Encaitare · 03-29-2005, 09:10 PM

I bought Pratchett's "The Color of Magic" because I had heard great things about the series, and from what I had read about it, it seemed really interesting. I started reading it but the first few pages really failed to entertain me -- plus, I had bought a bunch of Tolkien books at the same time and decided to read those instead. That's okay, though... I'll read it eventually.

Shelob · 03-30-2005, 05:40 AM

The Colour of Magic isn't his best anyway...I liked it least of all of them (and yes I've read all of them...I think...the vast majority anyway). Interms of Most entertaining I suggest:
The Truth
The Fifth Elephant
Guards! Guards!
and Moving Pictures

Also the book Good Omens (written by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett) is probably the funniest book ever...it's about what happens when the appocalypse has come but they've lost the antichrist.

Encaitare · 03-30-2005, 04:03 PM

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Also the book Good Omens (written by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett) is probably the funniest book ever...it's about what happens when the appocalypse has come but they've lost the antichrist.

That sounds interesting... I am a big fan of Neil Gaiman's Sandman so I'll have to check that one out. Yay!

Kitanna · 07-27-2005, 07:42 PM

I started to read this book called The Green Rider and while it's not absolutely fabulous, it's not all that bad. There's a lost race of people called Eltish, they seem a lot like elves, but every time they're mentioned I think of Entish. And the main character reminds me of Alanna and Eowyn.

Firefoot · 07-27-2005, 08:35 PM

I recently read a cat-centric book called "Tailchaser's Song" by Tad Williams. In general I thought the plot was original and the characters believable. There were a few elements in it that I found similar to LotR - a couple of circumstances and such, but the plots were quite different so it didn't really bother me. I wouldn't call it fantastic but I'd certainly recommend it as an enjoyable read (if you like cats, that is).

And a particular source of enjoyment for me... one of the cats was named Firefoot!

AragornII · 09-11-2005, 07:50 PM

Here's some more:
1.Firebringer Trilogy
2.Alex Rider Adventures(modern)
3.The Seventh Tower (OK

)
4.Inheritance Trilogy
5.Spy High(modern)
6.Dragon Chronicles(OK)
I recently started reading Star Wars too. Not the movies turned book, but some of the stuff that happened after the movies. I'ts actually pretty good.

Kitanna · 09-14-2005, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by AragornII

I recently started reading Star Wars too. Not the movies turned book, but some of the stuff that happened after the movies. I'ts actually pretty good.

Ah yes, SW books are very good...usually.
Also I started to read Good Omen due to Enca (I'm pretty sure it was Enca who I first heard it from...) Anywho, so far it is a most excellent book.

03-30-2005, 05:40 AM	#2
Shelob Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: At the abysmal Abyss Mall. Posts: 276	The Colour of Magic isn't his best anyway...I liked it least of all of them (and yes I've read all of them...I think...the vast majority anyway). Interms of Most entertaining I suggest: The Truth The Fifth Elephant Guards! Guards! and Moving Pictures Also the book Good Omens (written by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett) is probably the funniest book ever...it's about what happens when the appocalypse has come but they've lost the antichrist. __________________ A signature always reveals a man's character - and sometimes even his name ~Evan Esar. Pan for Everyone!

07-27-2005, 07:42 PM	#4
Kitanna Child of the West Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Watching President Fillmore ride a unicorn Posts: 2,132	I started to read this book called The Green Rider and while it's not absolutely fabulous, it's not all that bad. There's a lost race of people called Eltish, they seem a lot like elves, but every time they're mentioned I think of Entish. And the main character reminds me of Alanna and Eowyn. __________________ "Let us live so that when we come to die even the undertaker will be sorry." - Mark Twain

07-27-2005, 08:35 PM	#5
Firefoot Illusionary Holbytla Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 7,547	I recently read a cat-centric book called "Tailchaser's Song" by Tad Williams. In general I thought the plot was original and the characters believable. There were a few elements in it that I found similar to LotR - a couple of circumstances and such, but the plots were quite different so it didn't really bother me. I wouldn't call it fantastic but I'd certainly recommend it as an enjoyable read (if you like cats, that is). And a particular source of enjoyment for me... one of the cats was named Firefoot! Last edited by Firefoot; 07-27-2005 at 08:38 PM.

09-11-2005, 07:50 PM	#6
AragornII Wight Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Concluding negotiations Posts: 103	Here's some more: 1.Firebringer Trilogy 2.Alex Rider Adventures(modern) 3.The Seventh Tower (OK ) 4.Inheritance Trilogy 5.Spy High(modern) 6.Dragon Chronicles(OK) I recently started reading Star Wars too. Not the movies turned book, but some of the stuff that happened after the movies. I'ts actually pretty good. __________________ 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.

03-29-2005, 09:10 PM	#1
Encaitare Bittersweet Symphony Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: On the jolly starship Enterprise Posts: 1,814	I bought Pratchett's "The Color of Magic" because I had heard great things about the series, and from what I had read about it, it seemed really interesting. I started reading it but the first few pages really failed to entertain me -- plus, I had bought a bunch of Tolkien books at the same time and decided to read those instead. That's okay, though... I'll read it eventually.