Last updated: November 11, 2024 at 10:18 AM
Fantasy Novels:
- Highly acclaimed series known for its satirical take on various aspects of society.
- Comment: "Discworld has to be up there."
- Classic high fantasy series set in a detailed and immersive world.
- Comment: "It's still Lord of the Rings for me."
- Epic fantasy series known for complex plots and world-building.
- Comment: "Malazan hands down."
- A timeless classic series with profound themes, beautiful prose, and deep characters.
- Comment: "The best series for me is 'Earthsea' by Ursula LeGuin."
A Song of Ice and Fire (ASOIAF)
- Gritty fantasy series with intricate plots and complex characters.
- Comment: "The third A Song of Ice and Fire novel is one of the best novels I have read period."
- Epic fantasy series with a richly detailed world and intricate plotlines.
- Comment: "Wheel of Time is my favorite series by far."
- Series known for its character development and psychological depth.
- Comment: "Completed Series: The Realm of the Elderlings series by Robin Hobb."
Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell
- A standalone novel with a unique magical world and intricate storytelling.
- Comment: "Single novel: Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell by Susannah Clarke."
- Dark fantasy trilogy with morally grey characters and intense action.
- Comment: "The First Law Trilogy."
- Sci-fi/fantasy novel with intricate politics and world-building.
- Comment: "If you include all speculative fiction, the best novel for me is Dune."
Additional Books and Series Mentioned:
- Death Gate Cycle
- The Black Company
- The Stormlight Archive
- The Kingkiller Chronicles
- The Chronicles of Amber
- The Dresden Files
- The Powder Mage trilogy
- The Osten Ard series
- The Tales From the Flat Earth
- The Lyonesse trilogy
- The Riyria Revelations and Chronicles
- The Dark Glory War
- The Book of Taltos series
- Red Rising series
- Warbreaker
- The Faithful and the Fallen series
Common Themes and Critiques:
- Religious Systems in Fantasy: Often portrayed as corrupt, evil, or manipulative.
- Female Protagonists: Critiques of female characters being overly focused on appearance and lacking depth.
- Writing Style: Notable mentions of common writing styles and cliches found in fantasy novels.
- Author Discussion: Some comments focused on authors' writing processes, delays in releasing books, and cultural influences.
- Self-Promotion: Mixed reactions to self-promotion of books, with feedback on writing style and marketing.
- Humor and Satire: Recognition of humor and satire in fantasy novels, with some light-hearted and humorous comments.
Overall, the Reddit comments provide a diverse range of recommendations for fantasy novels, highlighting popular series, standalone novels, and lesser-known gems in the genre. Critiques touch on common themes in fantasy literature, author delays, and aspects of writing style.
