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

ninja91 · 08-06-2006, 10:50 AM

I am reading Harry Potter...again...

ninja91 · 08-28-2006, 07:13 PM

I am sure that some of you have read Eragon and Eldest. Really good stuff.

Oddwen · 08-28-2006, 09:26 PM

I'll have to read Eragon again before the movie comes out. As I recall it was an okay premise, with some characters that weren't all mind-bendingly dull, but was marred by a clunky narrative & clumsy names. I would like to see what sort of writer Paolini matures into, though.

I've spent the past couple of weeks reading the Wheel of Time series. *claws face* I've currently started The Book Where Nothing Happens. If you do happen to pick up this long and somewhat-less-than-stellar series, be prepared for a long list of indistinguishably-named confusing minor characters and pompous, prejudiced, controlling, intolerant, smelly, overbearing, evil, witchy, excruciatingly aggravating women. Too bad Asmodean died.

I need to write me a fantasy that doesn't have a flawed boy-hero who tries to avoid his destiny. Or Aes bloody buttered onions Sedai.

Gil-Galad · 08-28-2006, 09:30 PM

Talon of the Silver Hawk is the last fantasy book i've read so far..., its a great story and i want to get the sequel

Encaitare · 08-28-2006, 09:55 PM

Gil, the sequel was pretty good too... I believe the third one is also out but I have yet to read it.

Brinniel · 08-30-2006, 10:49 PM

Let's see....well, I'm still a huge Shannara series fan (Terry Brooks), though I long finished reading all the books. Perhaps I should start reading other novels besides Shannara by Brooks....

I finally got around to reading The Chronicles of Narnia last year before the movie came out. I absolutely fell in love with the books. I sure did miss out in my childhood.

I also read a book called The Assassins of Tamurin by SD Tower some time ago. Great book- I'd recommend it.

I recently bought Eragon and it is next on my list of books to read. I haven't really been reading that much this summer- it's not like I don't have enough unread books on my shelf. I've just got to get myself out of the lazy mode...

Gil-Galad · 08-31-2006, 01:04 AM

My two brothers constantly talk about the Wheel of Time series, they keep joking how the series goes on and on and the author might not finish the series before he passes away (hes 70-something i beleive)

08-28-2006, 09:26 PM	#3
Oddwen Drummer in the Deep Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Next Sunday A.D. Posts: 2,145	I'll have to read Eragon again before the movie comes out. As I recall it was an okay premise, with some characters that weren't all mind-bendingly dull, but was marred by a clunky narrative & clumsy names. I would like to see what sort of writer Paolini matures into, though. I've spent the past couple of weeks reading the Wheel of Time series. claws face I've currently started The Book Where Nothing Happens. If you do happen to pick up this long and somewhat-less-than-stellar series, be prepared for a long list of indistinguishably-named confusing minor characters and pompous, prejudiced, controlling, intolerant, smelly, overbearing, evil, witchy, excruciatingly aggravating women. Too bad Asmodean died. I need to write me a fantasy that doesn't have a flawed boy-hero who tries to avoid his destiny. Or Aes bloody buttered onions Sedai. __________________ But all the while I sit and think of times there were before I listen for returning feet and voices at the door

08-28-2006, 09:30 PM	#4
Gil-Galad Psyche of Prince Immortal Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Above a Parapet Obvious exits are: North, South, and Dennis Posts: 4,734	Talon of the Silver Hawk is the last fantasy book i've read so far..., its a great story and i want to get the sequel __________________ Love doesn't blow up and get killed.

08-30-2006, 10:49 PM	#6
Brinniel Reflection of Darkness Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Polishing the stars. Well, somebody has to do it; they're looking a little bit dull. Posts: 2,983	Let's see....well, I'm still a huge Shannara series fan (Terry Brooks), though I long finished reading all the books. Perhaps I should start reading other novels besides Shannara by Brooks.... I finally got around to reading The Chronicles of Narnia last year before the movie came out. I absolutely fell in love with the books. I sure did miss out in my childhood. I also read a book called The Assassins of Tamurin by SD Tower some time ago. Great book- I'd recommend it. I recently bought Eragon and it is next on my list of books to read. I haven't really been reading that much this summer- it's not like I don't have enough unread books on my shelf. I've just got to get myself out of the lazy mode... __________________ Nolite te bastardes carborundorum

08-31-2006, 01:04 AM	#7
Gil-Galad Psyche of Prince Immortal Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Above a Parapet Obvious exits are: North, South, and Dennis Posts: 4,734	My two brothers constantly talk about the Wheel of Time series, they keep joking how the series goes on and on and the author might not finish the series before he passes away (hes 70-something i beleive) __________________ Love doesn't blow up and get killed.

08-28-2006, 09:55 PM	#5
Encaitare Bittersweet Symphony Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: On the jolly starship Enterprise Posts: 1,814	Gil, the sequel was pretty good too... I believe the third one is also out but I have yet to read it.