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Post by muckypup on May 17, 2016 15:58:39 GMT
Would we also class Joe Abercrombie's "The First Law" series as Epic Fantasy? I think the real question is what definition of epic fantasy is being used. Some of the titles mentioned in this thread are great fantasy novels, but not necessarily what I would class as Epic Fantasy. for me...my definition of epic fantasy....is quite simple more than one book in the world with a fantasy setting May I say a big thanks to everyone who has taken the time to suggest stuff
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Post by coffeeaddict on May 17, 2016 18:05:38 GMT
I think the real question is what definition of epic fantasy is being used. Some of the titles mentioned in this thread are great fantasy novels, but not necessarily what I would class as Epic Fantasy. for me...my definition of epic fantasy....is quite simple more than one book in the world with a fantasy setting May I say a big thanks to everyone who has taken the time to suggest stuff Harry Turtledove has a few series you may want to check out, particularly the Videssos books. His alternate history books are also worth a look.
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Post by ljwilson on May 18, 2016 21:56:57 GMT
If you haven't already read them, go for Mervyn Peake's Titus Groan and Gormenghast. Epic indeed, set inside a crumbling and vast castle with an array of weird characters. Oh, and a murderer amongst them. I really struggle with these books, I want to get through them but after a few chapters I just lose interest....same with the BBC audio adaptions and the TV one. so am afraid as brilliant as they are, it's just not for me. but thanks for the suggestion, much appreciated No bother Muckypup, they are not everyones cup of tea. But, once you get used to Peake's vast descriptive style, just let them wash over you. Set in context of the 1940's, it is remarkable how little of the real world influences the books; it is very much a bit out there and original, and the plot is fantastic. I love em, and forget the various remakes and adaptations , dont let them get in the way of a true English classic. Ill get my coat...
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Post by chrisscorkscrew on May 30, 2016 14:51:12 GMT
Did anyone mention Robin Hobb in the thread? I was never able to finish an epic fantasy doorstop until discovering her books, and now find I can't put them down.
The Farseer Trilogy (starting with Assassin's Apprentice) is a good way to begin, but my favourite of her trilogies is the Liveship Traders Trilogy (starting with Ship of Magic) - pirates, ships that come to life, sea serpents and dragons - it's compelling stuff and doesn't need any prior knowledge of the other stories set in the same world.
Chriss C.
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