03-28-2007, 01:18 PM
Quote:Not too much that hasn't already been mentioned, but I'd like to re-emphasize Dune as one of the greatest books ever written.
Other than that, I was surprised no one brought up CS Lewis' work, as it is considered classic by most, and definitely not dense.
--me
(PS, try Dune)
When you say C.S. Lewis I am guessing you are talking about the Narnia series. Not bad, but I read that when I was about 9, so I would consider that more of a kids book (religious symbolism and whatnot included).
I didn't mention Dune because 1) it's more sci-fi than fantasy and 2) it can be really, really hard to get into (especially if you have seen either the SciFi Channel's movie verison or the original move version). Not a bad read, but I dunno if I would point a beginning fantasy reader in that direction. But that's just me.....
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