'Clean' Sci Fi, Fantasy, or Classic Recommendations - Page 5

JSWolf · 06-10-2021, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by drofgnal

I'd suggest the OP browse through these lists:

http://bestfantasybooks.com/best-epic-fantasy.html

That list won't do unless you know enough about all the different series.I can say for sure that there are some on the list that are not appropriate.

No list will do. We have to give recommendations based on what we've read.

JSWolf · 06-10-2021, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Calenorn

I wonder if any Stephen Lawhead books would serve.

If you've read any of his books and they fit what the OP is asking for then by all means suggest. But you cannot suggest an author out of hand if you've not read all of said author's books and know that they all fit what the OP is looking for.

Calenorn · 06-10-2021, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

That list won't do unless you know enough about all the different series.I can say for sure that there are some on the list that are not appropriate.

No list will do. We have to give recommendations based on what we've read.

It's time for you to stop telling people what to do.

JSWolf · 06-10-2021, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by drofgnal

And of course one of my favorites Watership Down is as clean as well.

I can second Watership Down. It was a rather good read.

j.p.s · 06-10-2021, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Calenorn

It's time for you to stop telling people what to do.

I disagree.

It is long past time for him to stop telling people what to do.

JSWolf · 06-10-2021, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Calenorn

It's time for you to stop telling people what to do.

The OP has specific requirements. Can you be sure that your list meets those requirements?

Calenorn · 06-10-2021, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

The OP has specific requirements. Can you be sure that your list meets those requirements?

No. I cannot.

What's it to you? Are you the board police?

drofgnal · 06-10-2021, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

That list won't do unless you know enough about all the different series.I can say for sure that there are some on the list that are not appropriate.

No list will do. We have to give recommendations based on what we've read.

I know there are many on the list that are not appropriate for the OPs requirements, but there are some that are, like the Chonicles of Pyrdain, which fits his requirements pefectly. Watership down is also on the list and The Elizabeth Moon series he said he had read is also on that list. He'll have to read the descriptions, maybe check reader reviews on Goodreads, but it's one of the the best all encompassing list of fantasy out there. It has categories for series as well as stand alone books. It's a good start

Calenorn · 06-10-2021, 04:34 PM

And we should let the OP decide for themselves which recommendations to look into.

There's no need for posters to try to censor other posters.

No need. Also, no authority.

Pilgrim86 · 06-10-2021, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Calenorn

I wonder if any Stephen Lawhead books would serve.

Tried the Song of Albion series. Got into first book and magic stuff had me put it down.

Pilgrim86 · 06-10-2021, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

That list won't do unless you know enough about all the different series.I can say for sure that there are some on the list that are not appropriate.

No list will do. We have to give recommendations based on what we've read.

Yep, my thoughts as well. Thanks

drofgnal · 06-10-2021, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Pilgrim86

Yep, my thoughts as well. Thanks

There are some very appropriate ones on those lists. The lists and a bit of goodreads research may yield what you want

McGonigle · 06-10-2021, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by JSWolf

You have to pick specific books or series. Not all books from the authors you've mentioned may fit what the OP wants.

Respectfully, I happen to think any book by said authors would fit. But I am not OP so the ultimate decision must rest with OP.

McGonigle · 06-10-2021, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by gmw

McGonigle mentioned Arthur C. Clarke, and you were right question that. For example Cradle, cowritten with Gentry Lee, includes some of the most explicit sex scenes I've seen in any book carrying Clarke's name. On the other hand, I don't remember any sex in The Trigger by Arthur C. Clarke and Michael Kube-McDowell; it's been years since I read it, but the premise was based in science, so it probably fits the OP quite well and it was an excellent story.

My bad. I completely forgot about Cradle. In retrospect; Classic Clarke would be my recommendation. I didn’t quite take to anything involving or by Gentry Lee.

gmw · 06-11-2021, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by McGonigle

My bad. I completely forgot about Cradle. In retrospect; Classic Clarke would be my recommendation. I didn’t quite take to anything involving or by Gentry Lee.

I'm in complete agreement concerning Gentry Lee. And I agree that most of Clarke's older work should be a fairly safe bet.

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Calenorn Brash Fumbler Posts: 1,203 Karma: 9224939 Join Date: May 2013 Device: NST, Kobo Mini	And we should let the OP decide for themselves which recommendations to look into. There's no need for posters to try to censor other posters. No need. Also, no authority.

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