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Old 05-09-2009, 07:57 AM   #31
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I've loved those books since I was a teenager... And he was my introduction into pulp magazines like we discussed previously... I read through Lankhmar and then wanted the rest of his work which eventually led me to lots of old mags which of course led me to a whole variety of pulp authors...

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slightly OT:

Yes, your whole hierarchy of reading development parallels my own, as we've discussed, but add ALL of Edgar Rice Burroughs and then Robert E. Howard's Lancer series from 1966 and on.

Wonderful, wonderful stuff.


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Old 05-09-2009, 08:34 AM   #32
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The best novel I've read in YEARS.

The Lies of the Locke Lamora, by Scott Lynch
and its sequel
Red Seas Under Red Skies, by Scott Lynch

Both novels have amazing character development, situtations handled intelligently, and downright chilling plot twists and turns. I'm on the edge of my seat waiting for the next installment.
Whoever is going to read it please be aware that it is a 7 book series. Only the first two books are published so far.
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Old 05-09-2009, 09:36 AM   #33
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My favorite James Branch Cabell novel, part of his series in "The Biography of Manuel," is "Something About Eve."

I own the 18 volume Storisende Edition set, and numerous Kalki editions.

I have four others in that series that I love equally, but Something About Eve hits all the religious and sexual taboos and pokes fun at them - that's exactly what I love when I want to read satirical fantasy.

I've assembled one of his books here for MobileRead readers in the Sony format, for anyone who's interested.

Remember: Mundus Vult Decipi, which is what Cabell concentrated on his his best fantasy works. I firmly believe this to be absolutely true and is thus a generator for my own humor.


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Don, I was just cutting up. Perhaps my favorite Cabell is the Coth section of the Silver Stallion. (I never was willing to pay for the Storiesende edition, myself, (I had a chance at US $750), and I like the Pape' illustrations, as well.

I also like those of the post Manuel I have read, particularly the Urban Nightmare trilogy (Smirt, Smith, and Smire) and There Were Two Pirates (which I personally think is the best "primer" for sampling Cabell's style).

I guess that's why i sometimes get in trouble around here. Like Coth at the world's end, "The others are wise, but I prefer the truth."

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Old 05-09-2009, 09:52 AM   #34
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I'll recommend The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien.
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Old 05-09-2009, 10:02 AM   #35
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Whoever is going to read it please be aware that it is a 7 book series. Only the first two books are published so far.
The the first two Scott Lynch books at least are self contained books and are just two books were some of the characters appear in booth books. So they are not books in a traditionally fantasy series.
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Old 05-09-2009, 10:46 AM   #36
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If science fantasy is acceptable, then The Cyborg and the Sorcerers by Lawrence Watt-Evans would be my recommendation.

If you want something closer to Modern Fantasy, then On a Pale Horse, the first of the Incarnations of Immortality series by Piers Anthony.

In terms of epic or heroic fantasy, I'm not sure I have one that is a particular favorite.
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Old 05-10-2009, 01:24 AM   #37
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I recommend "The Paladin of Souls" by Lois McMaster Bujold.

This is the second book of her "5 gods" series (only three are written). It shares the background of the first book "The Curse of Chalion". While some details are a bit clearer if you've read the first book, Paladin stands alone. Most fantasy that uses human protagonists (as apposed to Elves, or Hobbits, or such) tend to feature a young person, and are frequently a coming-of-age story. Paladin of Souls features a mature woman, who only starts this adventure because her daughter is now the queen - her duty is done and she's basically trying to escape. It's a welcome change to read about adults, once in a while.

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In this sequel to The Curse of Chalion (2001), rich in sumptuous detail and speculative theology, dowager royina Ista Dy Baocia undertakes a pilgrimage to ease her soul-and finds instead that in Chalion, Bujold's handsomely crafted fantasy world ruled by Five Gods "just around some strange corner of perception," a more dangerous fate awaits than she could ever have imagined. Swordplay and sorcery sweep sensitive, sensible 40-year-old Ista into Chalion's border stronghold of Porifors, where enemy Roknari incursions and demons from the Fifth God's hell threaten Ista's realm, held precariously at bay by the charismatic Arhys dy Lutez. Ista's romantic quest to save Arhys and his magnetic half-brother, Illvin, teems with equal parts of unearthly magic and down-to-earth quasi-medieval lore. Despite an occasional lapse into adolescent angst and spurts of superficial dialogue, high fantasy fans should thrill at Ista's spiritual perils, while horse admirers of all ages should savor even Ista's saddle sores. This engaging installment of Chalion's mythical history whets the appetite for new marvels yet to come. FYI: Bujold has won both Hugo and Nebula awards.
It's available in ebook (I got it in mobi from our library).
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Old 05-10-2009, 06:34 AM   #38
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A good stand-alone Fantasy I would like to suggest "The Redemption of Athalus" by David & Leigh Eddings.

edit: alas unlikely (yet) in e-book form afaik....
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Old 05-10-2009, 07:36 AM   #39
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A good stand-alone Fantasy I would like to suggest "The Redemption of Athalus" by David & Leigh Eddings.

edit: alas unlikely (yet) in e-book form afaik....
I read that and thoroughly enjoyed it. I bought it in hardback at Half-Price books in Cincinnati.


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Old 05-10-2009, 08:09 AM   #40
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Old 05-10-2009, 08:26 AM   #41
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Old 05-10-2009, 08:52 AM   #42
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Old 05-10-2009, 10:50 AM   #43
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Now The Neverending Story reminds me of another one, that made a movie too :

The Princess Bride, by William Goldman...
More seriously, I discovered J.V. Jones with "The Barbed Coil"
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The Athalus book is certainly a polarizing book when it comes to opinions, as your review and other reviews attest.

I remember reading the reviews on Amazon in order to get a sense of reader reactions and saw reviews all over the place. Nevertheless, I'd read some Eddings and enjoyed what I read. So...I went and bought a cheap hardcover.


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