I finally got around to reading this classic. Honestly was expecting to find it dated and cheesy given its age and the fact that I’ve seen people say it’s YA…but what I actually found is one of the most incredible fantasy stories I’ve read in a while. Maybe ever.
In fact, the book feels the opposite of dated - it’s written in such a way that it actually feels kind of timeless. There’s a mythical, fairy tale quality to the narrative that makes it seem like it could’ve written yesterday or a 100 years ago. Le Guin’s prose is a thing of beauty - so simple but so elegant at the same time. She can convey do much in one simple line.
The book really filled me with a sense of melancholy, longing and nostalgia. Ged’s story of finding and fighting his own shadow feels both epic and intimate and could be interpreted in so many ways. I understood it to be a tale of a man accepting his own vulnerabilities and insecurities but I’m sure others will have their own understanding of it.
I really …
Sorry if this type of post isn’t allow, the main sub for this book series doesn’t take criticism of the books well. I needed somewhere to vent a little about the series.
If i could compare them to driving on a road, The Way of Kings was an excellent on-ramp to a vast highway and Words of Radiance was like driving 5 mph past the speed limit. Safe, but fun and enjoyable. Oathbringer was maintaining that speed but hitting the rumble strips along the side of the road. Some good moments in the book, but certain parts feel slow and ponderous. Rhythm of War though has been like driving the speed limit through Nebraska. And if you don’t know what that is like, just imagine an endlessly flat and unexciting landscape. You swear you have seen the same exit before 10 times.
Don’t misunderstand my venting however, The Way of Kings and Words of Radiance are excellent books that I would give 9⁄10 to easily. The first book in the series was such an excellent hook to …
Due to my youtube recommendations ended up with Margaery Tyrell from Game of Thrones tv show. I am now looking for books with female protag who uses feminine charm and careful manipulation to get what she wants or accomplish things rather than fight directly.
So charm and words not swords and power.
The videos for the curious on what exactly I am looking for.
Two different people (one sociopath and another kind and well adjusted) but look at how she freaking manipulates either without even either realizing it.
Not sure whether this is just godtier writing(by the directors or GRRmartin or both) or acting (by Natalie Dormer) or both probably both but holy crap I didnt have much appreciation to these type of characters back then so it completely went unnoticed when I watched it but now I have a newfound appreciation.
And a new found hunger to read books with types of characters like her like we …
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Thank you all for your support. The Gunmetal Gods series would not be where it is without it. r/Fantasy is such a great place for both authors and readers who want to push the genre into all sorts of directions. Fantasy truly can be anything you conjure, and as my readers know, I love combining it with horror!
In Elder Epoch, I tried to marry cosmic horror and Middle …
Ok, getting back into reading fantasy after a few decades of sci-fi + the occasional Neil Gaiman. I’m looking for quality writing, non-simplistic plots in the world of fantasy. Doesn’t have to be anything in particular, just not cookie-cutter plucky young heroes trying to save a planet/realm/family name.
Any suggestions?
Dan Simmons, China Mieville, Gaiman and Paolo Baciaglupi are current faves, but only Gaiman would be considered fantasy.
EDIT: winners are stormsurge6 & material-wolf (choosing their address book & the Calvin And Hobbes collection)
To celebrate it being just 7 days to publication I’m giving away 2 signed copies (internationally).
Since this is a story about a vast library, to be in the random draw just tell me which single book you would save from a library fire.
Brooklyn Public Library joins those fighting for the rights of teens nationwide to read what they like, discover themselves, and form their own opinions.
I just finished “*The Tip Line*” by Vanessa Cuti. In the story, there is a serial killer. The main character is working as a civilian in a police department and she takes tips from the public. There is a lot of speculation that the serial killer could be a cop. But the story ends with the MC marrying a cop. No resolution as to who is doing the killing. I just wanted resolution!
I’ve published six novels, most recently Sea of Tranquility, The Glass Hotel, and Station Eleven. I also sometimes write for TV. I live mostly in NYC but spend a lot of time in LA.
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Hello, Reddit! I’m so excited to be here for my first-ever AMA in celebration of the U.S. release of THE NOTORIOUS SCARLETT AND BROWNE, the second book in my Scarlett and Browne series.
For those who don’t know me, I am the author of a number of all-ages fantasy series, including the bestselling Bartimaeus Sequence and Lockwood & Co., which was recently adapted for television by Netflix.
My newest series, Scarlett and Browne, is a fast-paced, quick-witted whirlwind of a story set in a post-apocalyptic Britain. It follows two unlikely allies, the outlaws Scarlett McCain and Albert Browne, as they become the most notorious renegades in all that’s left of Britain.
I’m thrilled to share that the first book, The Outlaws Scarlett and Browne, is now in development as a movie with Temple Hill Entertainment.
For more about me, visit me at jonathanstroud.com, or on Twitter (@JonathanAStroud), Instagram (@jonathan.stroud) and Facebook …
If a book is so much fun, I can finish it in just one sitting on a weekend. There’s something magical about immersing myself in a well written story losing myself in the characters and their world. When I find a book that truly captivates me I can’t help but devour it in one go.
Have you ever finished a book in just one sitting? What book is it?
I really like stories where the main character notices and controls their emotional state
Not even sure this would exist, but thought I’d ask here.
A popular plot point that happens in works of science fiction, or any fic for that matter, is that the heroes run into a bureaucrat who impedes their mission usually because they are an antagonist, because they are a stickler to the rules even when they don’t make sense, or they just refuse to believe the threat the hero is fighting is real.
This often forces the heroes to a) go maverick, meaning they ignore the bureaucrats decision but they are still loyal to the organization or society the bureaucrat is working for(Ex: Star Trek, Mass Effect, Rogue Squadron ),or b) they go completely rogue cutting all ties which makes them an enemy of the organization or society (Ex: Babylon 5, MCU, Steven Universe).
Are there any works of science fiction that shows that the bureaucracy can work in favor of the good guys? So far the best ones I could find were the Martian and the Stargate series.
Hey, r/printSF.
I’m looking for science fiction that leans hard or mundane and takes place on Earth or our solar system in the near future. Focused on social, political, or economic themes. Not a requirement, but I like a dark, cynical tone.
I haven’t read it yet (it’s on a reading list that I’m making) but Octavia Butler’s Parable series seems like what I’m looking for.
Thanks for your time and suggestions.
i loved the hard-boiled noir style of these two series: altered carbon (richard k. morgan) and the electric church (jeff somers), and i’m looking for more scifi like this. please recommend! thanks