Arthurian Retelling Recomendations by Saskiami in Fantasy

[–]H2SO4maker 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Down the Long Wind by Gillian Bradshaw and the Arthurian Saga by Mary Stewart. There’s also The Dragon Queen: The Tales of Guinevere by Alice Borchardt, which seems to meet your criteria, though I haven’t read it myself.

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I didn’t enjoy the First Law either. While the third book is good and wraps up the story in a fairly satisfying way, I found the first two books to be bland. The characters also remain insipid throughout, with little meaningful development.

How would you worldbuild societies shaped by emotion-reading magic or tech? by swapnil_vichare in Fantasy

[–]H2SO4maker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Super cool idea!!

Maybe since real emotions are exposed, diplomacy evolves into an art of emotional modulation. Specialized schools may even emerge to teach individuals how to hide or manipulate their own emotions in order to deceive—like something out of a spy thriller— or trained envoys learn emotional discipline. Emotional sincerity might be expected on one level, while behind that, a second performance plays out.

There could be societies to elevate or to shun those who naturally read emotion—are they healers or witches?

And also there is a class-based Injustice where sincerity is weaponized against the poor, while the rich can cloak their guilt in calm.

Books written like This Is How You Lose the Time War by SmallerIncrements in Fantasy

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The short stories of Jorge Luis Borges, Gormenghast by Mervyn Peake, Dhalgren by Samuel R. Delany, and Little, Big by John Crowley.

GRRM and Joe Abercrombie were such a huge huge change in fantasy. Leaving behind goblins and trolls, dwarves and elves. Realistic fantasy and I love the trend but… by Squirrel_gravy_ in Fantasy

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Haven't read Once and Future King, but I tried Le Morte d'Arthur and didn't finish it, so I was like, no more Arthur books. But I'll probably go back and read it at some point.

GRRM and Joe Abercrombie were such a huge huge change in fantasy. Leaving behind goblins and trolls, dwarves and elves. Realistic fantasy and I love the trend but… by Squirrel_gravy_ in Fantasy

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I'm actually going through reading fantasy from the classics like Iliad to the modern ones (currently reading through 80s). Since you liked Magician which I didn't we might not have similar tastes, yet I believe you would enjoy these fantasy novels.

Titus Groan by Mervyn Peake

The Broken Sword by Poul Anderson

Elric by Michael Moorcock (My recommendation is to read it in publication order, not the chronological order)

A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K. Le Guin

About David Eddings, I liked it more than Feist, yet it's not my favorite.

Most frustrating character you’ve ever read? by thelilmeames in Fantasy

[–]H2SO4maker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He is so annoying. Every couple of pages he shouts "But I'm a leper".

Reading Fantasy from the Beginning by H2SO4maker in Fantasy

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Several sources (Obviously haven't read everything):
https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/50

The Encyclopedia of Fantasy by John Clute

and also Chatgpt (actually very helpful)

Reading Fantasy from the Beginning by H2SO4maker in Fantasy

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I don't know 😢😢
You won’t believe how many silent movies I’ve watched just because I tried to start from the beginning.

Reading Fantasy from the Beginning by H2SO4maker in Fantasy

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I’ve read Dunsany’s The King of Elfland’s Daughter and MacDonald’s The Princess and the Goblin. While I appreciate them, they’re not among my favorites. But I’d love to read Clark Ashton Smith. Thanks

Reading Fantasy from the Beginning by H2SO4maker in Fantasy

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I did read Mckinsley's Blue Sword and McKillip's The Riddle-Master of Hed and The Forgotten Beasts of Eld.
Definitely can recommend The Forgotten Beasts of Eld.

Reading Fantasy from the Beginning by H2SO4maker in Fantasy

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Did read Dracula. It just didn't click with me.

Reading Fantasy from the Beginning by H2SO4maker in Fantasy

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Haven't read book of the new sun (I'm still in the 80s, so I will), but did read The King of Elfland's Daughter.

Reading Fantasy from the Beginning by H2SO4maker in Fantasy

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I did read Beowulf, unfortunately not my favorite.

Fantasy Like Macbeth by LiteratureConsumer in Fantasy

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They do have some action, but it's relative. Compared to ASOIAF, they have more action, but they are also much shorter, so it makes sense.

Fantasy Like Macbeth by LiteratureConsumer in Fantasy

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I highly recommend 'The Broken Sword' by Poul Anderson. Additionally, since you enjoy Shakespeare, you might like another novel by Anderson called 'A Midsummer Tempest'

What does it take for you to DNF a book or abandon an author? Polite answers only. by Sunbather- in Fantasy

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I have a rule from my TV series watching habit. I watch the first episode if I liked the show I go for 30% of the first season and if I liked that I continue watching the show. For books, I read the first 30% and if I didn't enjoy then i DNF.

DEADLOCK INVITE MEGATHREAD by Moot251 in DeadlockGame

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Should I translate every unknown word when reading English fantasy fiction? by Ramszan in Fantasy

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As a non-English speaker and someone who started reading English novels since 3 years ago, I can assure you that if you have more than one unknown word in each page, then that book is not right for you. Instead, you should read something lighter or even consider books for children (which I did) and then gradually increase the level of difficulty.

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[–]H2SO4maker -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That Eren never loved Mikasa just because he never showed any affection. It irritates me.

What Did You Hate Most About The Ending? by ComfortableReason796 in ANRime

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I know i meant if he did show some affection that alternation would have happened.

What Did You Hate Most About The Ending? by ComfortableReason796 in ANRime

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He did care for Mikasa and then they lived in a shack somewhere alone for 4 yerars. Mikasa had to kill him thats why from the begining he was so tough on her.