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Originally Posted by Waylander
Hi, i was wondering whether you people had some ideas about this topic. My father is one of those old fashioned types (he's in his late fifties) who says that all fantasy is derivative of Tolkein, and by extension is poorly written, a waste of time and money etc etc. Is there an article/blog post whatever that I can show to him that argues the opposite? i have some titles in mind that will show him that fantasy has come a long way since Brooks et al, but would appreciate some help.
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Unfortunately I kind of agree with your dad. My first real fantasy reading was Tolkein and I spent 10 or 15 years trying to find fantasy (or SF) that could match it -- finally got tired of the process and gave up.
I should mention that I'm an old geezer.