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Old 03-07-2022, 04:34 AM   #5761
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Yes, but I would occasionally like to see a paradigm shift in these 'epic' fantasy novels:

I want Hansel and Gretel put into a cauldron with a hearty supply of onions and carrots.

I would like to see the villain succeed and the heroes utterly destroyed - or become undead.

I would like to see the heroes take a short journey (preferably around the block), and then they go home and make love or watch television - perhaps both at the same time and/or with each other - until the next threat in their kingdom.

Now, I ask you: Is that asking too much? Huh?
Yes, that would be great. I know I've wanted to read books where the good guys lose. Where they get utterly slaughtered. We have too many good guys win books and because of that, we know the endings before they happen. The good guys win, the bad guys lose and everyone lives happily ever after except the bad guys. If someone was to write an epic fantasy where the bad guys win, that's going to be a book we won't see the ending coming.
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