With the holidays sprawling ahead, some of you bookies must
be looking forward to laying on the sofa with a great read. For those of
you that see Fiction as a reading genre, not a club on Long Street, here’s 5
great fantasy fiction reads you need to get down to this holiday!
1. The
Hobbit – J.R Tolkien
Getting into the
Middle Earth buzz, don’t let yourself get left behind as ardent fans rave about
the similarities between book and movie. It’s a quick, interesting read filled
with activity and great narrative. Great for both young and old, there is a
classical tinge to the tone it has been written in.
Bilbo Baggins, a
casual Hobbit that is fond of minding his own business, is thrust into the
adventure of a lifetime quite unwillingly. Expect goblins, eagles, shape
shifters, treasure and – naturally – a dragon waiting at the end of it all.
2. The
Belgariad – David Eddings
Mature fiction
begins with David Eddings : he is my favourite author and the master of words.
This is a series of 5 books: Pawn of
Prophecy, Queen of Sorcery, Magician’s Gambit, Castle of Wizardry, Enchanter’s
End Game.
These five
books, although bearing simple chess related titles, comprise an elaborate,
elegantly told story about Garion, an orphaned farm boy and his quest alongside
his aunt Polgara as they pursue the Orb of Aldur : an orb fashioned with a
living soul.
“Long ago, so
the storyteller claimed, the evil God Torak sought dominion over all and drove
the world to war. Now the one talisman keeping this sinister force from seizing
power has been disturbed--and no one will be safe. . . .”
3. A
Song of Ice & Fire – George R.R Martin
Otherwise known
as “A Game of Thrones”, the book series is as equally riveting as the televised
one. A rugged amalgam of romance, pillaging, sword bound violence and lust for
power find their way to the pages of A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm
of Swords, A Feast for Crows and A Dance with Dragons.
The story,
simplistically, tells of an array of character’s pursuit for dominion of the
Iron Throne, and power over the kingdoms in a fascinating fantasy dimension.
Each chapter follows a different character, making for interesting reading as
you put the pieces of each perspective together in Westeros.
“In a land where
summers can last decades and winters a lifetime, trouble is brewing. The cold
is returning, and in the frozen wastes to the North of Winterfell, sinister and
supernatural forces are massing beyond the kingdom’s protective Wall…”
4. The
Black Magician Trilogy – Trudi Canavan
Ah, these
fantasy writers do love their series, don’t they ? A feminine outlook on
fantasy, The Magician’s Guild is split into: The Magician’s Guild, The Novice and The High
Lord.
This story
follows a young street girl that possesses skill to shock masters of magical discipline,
where in a fit of rage she is able to pierce a barrier protecting a master and
consequently renders him unconscious.
So begins a race
to capture and contain the Guild’s worst fear: an untrained magician being on
the streets.
“She must be
found, and quickly, before her uncontrolled powers unleash forces that will
destroy both her, and the city that is her home…”
5. Green
Rider – Kristen Britain
No, a Green Rider
is not someone closely affiliated with Green Peace. In this world, a Green
Rider is an elite, almost legendary messenger to the King. Entrusted with a
secret message to be passed on to the king as a Green Rider takes his last
breath, follow Karigan G'ladheon through four novels: Green Rider, First Rider’s
Call, The High King’s Tomb and Blackveil. While galloping through these, beware
the “shadow man,” and never, ever read the letter passed to you. It’s for your
own safety.
“Ride! the voice commanded.
The buildings of a village were a smear they left behind. Two arrows, she knew, sang behind her and would not stop till they found their mark.”
The buildings of a village were a smear they left behind. Two arrows, she knew, sang behind her and would not stop till they found their mark.”
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