A recommended fantasy trilogy to read - Page 2

David Munch · 05-14-2013, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Drib

Try the Earthsea Trilogy, by Ursula K. LeGuin.

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

Please don't. Awful writer. Very highly overrated.

I absolutely agree with JSWolf.

Personally I can recommend Dragonlance Chronicles; fast paced, easy read, and there's plenty of room for more books if you like the trilogy.

pwalker8 · 05-14-2013, 07:33 AM

A whole lot of different strokes for different folks here. I loved the Earthsea Trilogy. One that hasn't been mentioned yet, that I liked was Guy Kay's Fionavar Tapestry trilogy (The Summer Tree, The Wandering Fire and The Darkest Road).

mewmartigan · 05-14-2013, 07:59 AM

I'll agree with the recommendation for The Mistborn Trilogy. I really like them and the follow up book, The Allow of Law (which is also begging for a sequel).

Although I haven't read it yet, I've heard good things about The First Law trilogy by Joe Abercrombie. They are on my TBR list.

WillAdams · 05-14-2013, 09:17 AM

I would also recommend the Earthsea Trilogy if:

- you're interested in characterization and the consequences of one's actions
- you're interested in world-building and a unique setting
- you love beautiful language, writing and story-telling for its own sake
- you want more than just a story which recounts body counts and how the bodies were made
- you want something other than EFP (Extruded Fantasy Product)

MickiTee · 05-14-2013, 09:52 AM

How about David Eddings Elenium trilogy and its sequel the Tamuli trilogy. And there's always his signature series the Belgariad (which is a quintet) and its sequel the Mallorean (another quintet).

usuallee · 05-14-2013, 10:36 AM

I too got bored with the Game of Thrones series (enjoyed the first, got halfway through the second and realized nothing much was happening, gave up.)

That said, I heartily recommend The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch. It is an exciting, fast paced, very well-written fantasy novel that is not too long. It features a clever plot and an impressively thrilling climax. In fact you could argue that it is a thriller in fantasy garb which may be why I liked it when I am not a huge reader of fantasy.

There is a sequel as well (can't vouch for that, haven't read it yet but certainly plan to), and because you said trilogy, the third one is coming out later this year.

jgaiser · 05-14-2013, 12:23 PM

I don't know if it really fits your criteria, but I really liked the First Law trilogy by Joe Abercrombie.

The Blade Itself
Before They Are Hanged
Last Arguments of Kings

Page counts are all in the 600-700 range and definitely exciting and fast-paced. The only caveat is that the series are considered to be in the Grimdark genre of fantasy. Grim and Dark.

An interesting discussion of this series and the Grimdark fantasies from earlier this year over on MetaFilter:

http://www.metafilter.com/125480/The-Value-of-Grit

Dr. Drib · 05-14-2013, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by WillAdams

I would also recommend the Earthsea Trilogy if:

- you're interested in characterization and the consequences of one's actions
- you're interested in world-building and a unique setting
- you love beautiful language, writing and story-telling for its own sake
- you want more than just a story which recounts body counts and how the bodies were made
- you want something other than EFP (Extruded Fantasy Product)

Very nicely summarized key points, which is the reason I like these books.

Don

din155 · 05-14-2013, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by jgaiser

I don't know if it really fits your criteria, but I really liked the First Law trilogy by Joe Abercrombie.

The Blade Itself
Before They Are Hanged
Last Arguments of Kings

Page counts are all in the 600-700 range and definitely exciting and fast-paced. The only caveat is that the series are considered to be in the Grimdark genre of fantasy. Grim and Dark.

An interesting discussion of this series and the Grimdark fantasies from earlier this year over on MetaFilter:

http://www.metafilter.com/125480/The-Value-of-Grit

I agree. It has to be the darkest, grimmest and most realistic fantasy I have ever read.

stop__dreaming · 05-14-2013, 01:14 PM

Thanks for the recommendations thus far!

Some cracking titles on offer. First Law by Abercrombie has been on my radar for a while now, amongst others.

I am intrigued by Sanderson's Mistborn and the recently suggested Gentleman Bastard (The Lies of Locke Lamora) by Scott Lynch.

Geralt · 05-14-2013, 01:42 PM

Hi there,

Here's my recommendation. It's not a trilogy. Its a pentalogy. But only three books are out. If you want fast paced and exiting this can be your choice. First two books are under 600 pages and third one is 40 pages over, but that's not a big deal I think.
The only thing that is bad with this choice is you will get hooked on the series and curse my name for having to wait for the last two books to get published

More on series here: Demon Cycle

JoelArnold · 05-14-2013, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by usuallee

That said, I heartily recommend The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch. It is an exciting, fast paced, very well-written fantasy novel that is not too long. It features a clever plot and an impressively thrilling climax. In fact you could argue that it is a thriller in fantasy garb which may be why I liked it when I am not a huge reader of fantasy.

There is a sequel as well (can't vouch for that, haven't read it yet but certainly plan to), and because you said trilogy, the third one is coming out later this year.

I second this! I loved The Lies of Locke Lamora. I haven't read the second book, either, but glad to know a third book is coming out.

usuallee · 05-14-2013, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by JoelArnold

I second this! I loved The Lies of Locke Lamora. I haven't read the second book, either, but glad to know a third book is coming out.

Book 3 of 4 apparently. Republic of Thieves due out Oct. 8th 2013.

xg4bx · 05-14-2013, 07:31 PM

I'd also recommend James Maxey's Dragon Apocalypse trilogy-

Greatshadow: The Dragon Apocalypse Book 1-(the story is told by the ghost of the main characters dead, drunkard friend so there's some humor running throughout)

''Greatshadow is the primal dragon of fire, an elemental evil whose malign intelligence spies upon mankind through every candle flame, waiting to devour any careless victim he can claim.
The Church of the Book has assembled a team of twelve battle-hardened adventurers to slay the dragon once and for all. But tensions run high between the leaders of the team who view the mission as a holy duty and the super-powered mercenaries who add power to their ranks, who view the mission primarily as a chance to claim Greatshadow's vast treasure trove. If the warriors fail to slay the beast, will they doom mankind to death by fire?''

AndrewH · 05-15-2013, 04:23 PM

I can heartily recommend Red Seas Under Red Skies for those of you who enjoyed The Lies of Locke Lamora, but haven't read the sequel yet.

If we're recommending things that aren't necessarily trilogies, then The Dresden Files is excellent. Detective noir meets urban fantasy, set in modern day Chicago with a wizard private eye. Fast-paced, lots of action, quick reads.

I've only read the first book of The Demon Cycle, recommended by Geralt above, but it was very good.

05-14-2013, 10:36 AM	#21
usuallee Media Junkie Posts: 278 Karma: 2039392 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Pennsylvania, USA Device: Kobo Libra H20, Kindle PW	I too got bored with the Game of Thrones series (enjoyed the first, got halfway through the second and realized nothing much was happening, gave up.) That said, I heartily recommend The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch. It is an exciting, fast paced, very well-written fantasy novel that is not too long. It features a clever plot and an impressively thrilling climax. In fact you could argue that it is a thriller in fantasy garb which may be why I liked it when I am not a huge reader of fantasy. There is a sequel as well (can't vouch for that, haven't read it yet but certainly plan to), and because you said trilogy, the third one is coming out later this year. Last edited by usuallee; 05-14-2013 at 10:56 AM.

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pwalker8 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 7,195 Karma: 70314280 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA Device: iPad Pro, iPad mini, Kobo Aura, Amazon paperwhite, Sony PRS-T2	A whole lot of different strokes for different folks here. I loved the Earthsea Trilogy. One that hasn't been mentioned yet, that I liked was Guy Kay's Fionavar Tapestry trilogy (The Summer Tree, The Wandering Fire and The Darkest Road).

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WillAdams Wizard Posts: 1,234 Karma: 3350652 Join Date: Feb 2008 Device: Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (300ppi), Samsung Galaxy Book 12	I would also recommend the Earthsea Trilogy if: - you're interested in characterization and the consequences of one's actions - you're interested in world-building and a unique setting - you love beautiful language, writing and story-telling for its own sake - you want more than just a story which recounts body counts and how the bodies were made - you want something other than EFP (Extruded Fantasy Product)

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MickiTee Guru Posts: 838 Karma: 3976266 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: London, UK Device: Sony PRS-505, Pocketbook TL3, TL4, TL5	How about David Eddings Elenium trilogy and its sequel the Tamuli trilogy. And there's always his signature series the Belgariad (which is a quintet) and its sequel the Mallorean (another quintet).

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jgaiser Omnivorous Posts: 3,281 Karma: 27978909 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Rural NW Oregon Device: Kindle Voyage, Kindle Fire HD, Kindle 3, KPW1	I don't know if it really fits your criteria, but I really liked the First Law trilogy by Joe Abercrombie. The Blade Itself Before They Are Hanged Last Arguments of Kings Page counts are all in the 600-700 range and definitely exciting and fast-paced. The only caveat is that the series are considered to be in the Grimdark genre of fantasy. Grim and Dark. An interesting discussion of this series and the Grimdark fantasies from earlier this year over on MetaFilter: http://www.metafilter.com/125480/The-Value-of-Grit

05-14-2013, 01:14 PM	#25
stop__dreaming Addict Posts: 202 Karma: 1211098 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bristol, England Device: Kindle 3	Thanks for the recommendations thus far! Some cracking titles on offer. First Law by Abercrombie has been on my radar for a while now, amongst others. I am intrigued by Sanderson's Mistborn and the recently suggested Gentleman Bastard (The Lies of Locke Lamora) by Scott Lynch.

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Geralt Witcher Posts: 933 Karma: 7321117 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Swamp. Slaying Drowners. Device: Kindle PW2	Hi there, Here's my recommendation. It's not a trilogy. Its a pentalogy. But only three books are out. If you want fast paced and exiting this can be your choice. First two books are under 600 pages and third one is 40 pages over, but that's not a big deal I think. The only thing that is bad with this choice is you will get hooked on the series and curse my name for having to wait for the last two books to get published More on series here: Demon Cycle

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05-15-2013, 04:23 PM	#30
AndrewH Fanatic Posts: 553 Karma: 1234566 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Vancouver, WA Device: Sony PRS-T1, & Kobo Mini	I can heartily recommend Red Seas Under Red Skies for those of you who enjoyed The Lies of Locke Lamora, but haven't read the sequel yet. If we're recommending things that aren't necessarily trilogies, then The Dresden Files is excellent. Detective noir meets urban fantasy, set in modern day Chicago with a wizard private eye. Fast-paced, lots of action, quick reads. I've only read the first book of The Demon Cycle, recommended by Geralt above, but it was very good.

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