No one will ever write a fantasy novel better than The Hobbit.
R. A. Salvatore
FEAR IS THE MIND-KILLER.
FEAR IS THE MIND-KILLER. FEAR IS THE LITTLE-DEATH THAT BRINGS TOTAL OBLITERATION. Frank Herbert
Fantasy Novels
I could go off
I could go off into the wilderness and write fantasy novels for the rest of my life and probably be happy; but I always want to challenge myself. Felicia Day
Many fantasy novels –
Many fantasy novels – ‘Lord of the Rings’, for instance, or ‘Lavondyss’ by Robert Holdstock – are beautifully written. Geoff Ryman’s ‘The Child Garden’ is exquisite and utterly beguiling. Mervyn Peake’s ‘Gormenghast’ trilogy is an astonishing piece of multi-faceted storytelling. So quality of writing does not condemn the genre. David Gemmell
Guy Gavriel Kays Tigana
Guy Gavriel Kays Tigana is, in my opinion, one of the best, if not the best fantasy novel ever written. Its beautifully written, the characters are unforgettable, the worldbuilding is exquisite. David B. Coe
‘The Golden Compass’ became
‘The Golden Compass’ became a bad experience because the studio didn’t have faith in the strength of the ideas of the novel, which is ironic because it’s one of the greatest fantasy novels ever written, if not the greatest, and they took the religion out of it and tried to turn it into a popcorn … Read more
Not merely one of
Not merely one of the finest fantasy novels of recent years, but one of the finest ever. Should not be missed Brian Stableford
Remember, despite the fact
Remember, despite the fact that this book is being sold as a ‘fantasy’ novel, you must take all of the things it says extremely seriously, as they are quite important, are in no way silly, and always make sense. Rutabaga. Brandon Sanderson
I grew up on
I grew up on genre – on Westerns, spy thrillers, sci-fi, fantasy novels, horror novels. Especially horror novels. Benjamin Percy
There are two novels
There are two novels that can transform a bookish 14-year-old’s life: The Lord of the Rings and Atlas Shrugged. One is a childish daydream that can lead to an emotionally stunted, socially crippled adulthood …in which large chunks of the day are spent inventing ways to make real life more like a fantasy novel. The … Read more