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Guybrush · 12-12-2011, 10:13 AM

I found Wheel of Time to be a a bit too boring. I felt like I was waiting for stuff to happen, but by book five or so, the series I'd been waiting for to pick up actually seemed to be slowing down. The characters were unrelatable supermen. I know a lot of people like these books, but not me. I think of LOTR as vastly superior!

My favourite fantasy series is Sir Terry Pratchett's Discworld which is an absolute blast. It starts out okay, gets truly awesome for a very good stretch in the middle and then goes back to okay towards the end. The series go to different places and characters so there are several mini-series inside it. So, a new reader wouldn't have to start at the beginning .. If anyone would like some Discworld advice, I'd be happy to give it as I've read every book, generally more than once.

The Batlord · 12-12-2011, 10:17 AM

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I found Wheel of Time to be a a bit too boring. I felt like I was waiting for stuff to happen, but by book five or so, the series I'd been waiting for to pick up actually seemed to be slowing down. The characters were unrelatable supermen. I know a lot of people like these books, but not me. I think of LOTR as vastly superior!

I don't think they're supermen. In fact, their relatableness is one of the biggest attractions about that series.

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My favourite fantasy series is Sir Terry Pratchett's Discworld which is an absolute blast. It starts out okay, gets truly awesome for a very good stretch in the middle and then goes back to okay towards the end. The series go to different places and characters so there are several mini-series inside it. So, a new reader wouldn't have to start at the beginning .. If anyone would like some Discworld advice, I'd be happy to give it as I've read every book, generally more than once.

I'd love a PM about some good Discworld books to start with. I've heard of the series and they're on my list, but there are so many of them I don't know where to start (not to mention they're not that many at the local library).

Unknown Soldier · 12-12-2011, 10:18 AM

Now I`ve heard of Discworld and thanks for reminding me about it, guess what, I`m going to be really greedy and read both Discworld and Wheel in Time at the same time. It will be healthy for me to take a break from Warhammer.

The Batlord · 12-12-2011, 10:30 AM

I'd be remiss if I didn't mention George R.R. Martin's Song of Fire and Ice series. I imagine most would be familiar with it, but any not already familiar with it should read it immediately. It's the basis for the Game of Thrones TV show on HBO.

Unknown Soldier · 12-12-2011, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by The Batlord

I'd be remiss if I didn't mention George R.R. Martin's Song of Fire and Ice series. I imagine most would be familiar with it, but any not already familiar with it should read it immediately. It's the basis for the Game of Thrones TV show on HBO.

I`m reaching critical overload here, you guys stop recommending stuff!

The Batlord · 12-12-2011, 10:34 AM

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I`m reaching critical overload here, you guys stop recommending stuff!

I have actually seen it beat out Lord of the Rings for first spot on pretty much every Best Fantasy Series list I've seen. So, it's not just pretty good.

Salami · 12-12-2011, 10:36 AM

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I have actually seen it beat out Lord of the Rings for first spot on pretty much every Best Fantasy Series list I've seen. So, it's not just pretty good.

Phantom Limb · 12-12-2011, 12:26 PM

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I have actually seen it beat out Lord of the Rings for first spot on pretty much every Best Fantasy Series list I've seen. So, it's not just pretty good.

It is way better than the Lord of the Rings (claim made based on first hand experience). It's one damn epic series. Seriously, if you enjoy reading at all, you should be frantically racing to your nearest library or book store to pick this up.

Unknown Soldier · 12-12-2011, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by The Batlord

I'd be remiss if I didn't mention George R.R. Martin's Song of Fire and Ice series. I imagine most would be familiar with it, but any not already familiar with it should read it immediately. It's the basis for the Game of Thrones TV show on HBO.

I`ve checked this out on wiki and this is another series I`ve added to read.

Unknown Soldier · 12-23-2011, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by The Batlord

I'd be remiss if I didn't mention George R.R. Martin's Song of Fire and Ice series. I imagine most would be familiar with it, but any not already familiar with it should read it immediately. It's the basis for the Game of Thrones TV show on HBO.

I bought the first two books on the series as they were going cheap in a bookstore here, I`m reading Game of Thrones the first book at the moment and its a great book which is slowly unfolding.

12-12-2011, 10:13 AM	#1 (permalink)
Guybrush Juicious Maximus III Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Scabb Island Posts: 6,525	I found Wheel of Time to be a a bit too boring. I felt like I was waiting for stuff to happen, but by book five or so, the series I'd been waiting for to pick up actually seemed to be slowing down. The characters were unrelatable supermen. I know a lot of people like these books, but not me. I think of LOTR as vastly superior! My favourite fantasy series is Sir Terry Pratchett's Discworld which is an absolute blast. It starts out okay, gets truly awesome for a very good stretch in the middle and then goes back to okay towards the end. The series go to different places and characters so there are several mini-series inside it. So, a new reader wouldn't have to start at the beginning .. If anyone would like some Discworld advice, I'd be happy to give it as I've read every book, generally more than once. __________________ Something Completely Different

12-12-2011, 10:18 AM	#3 (permalink)
Unknown Soldier Horribly Creative Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: London, The Big Smoke Posts: 8,265	Now I`ve heard of Discworld and thanks for reminding me about it, guess what, I`m going to be really greedy and read both Discworld and Wheel in Time at the same time. It will be healthy for me to take a break from Warhammer.