03-24-2007, 01:22 PM
Quote:That's where you come in. What books would you recommend to a fantasy newbie to get her excited about the genre? Perhaps a top three would be most effective. Suggestions? Thanks!
-Brascait
Much depends on how you like your fanstasy; it can range from funny-absurdist to deadly depressing.
The best introductory fantasy I can think of is the Chronicles of Amber series by Zelazny. I's well-written and takes fantasy from the initial viewpoint of a contemporary person. I recall it was my entry point into the genre. It starts with "Nine Princes in Amber".
Some others that I like, in rough order of accessiblity:
"The Princess Bride" by William Goldman
The Vlad Taltos series by Steven Brust (Starts with "Jhereg", possibly it's best to end there:))
"Dilvish the Damned"/ "The Changing Land" by Roger Zelazny
"The Dying Earth" by Jack Vance
The Black Company series by Glen Cook