Fantasy Choice for beginners

A Listmania! list by Mr. G. Battle (Essex, UK)
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Waylander (A Drenai Novel)
1.  Waylander (A Drenai Novel) by David Gemmell
The list author says:
  "Brilliant fantasy takes a viewpoint not often seen in the genre. The Drenai series is excellent."
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)

The Lord of the Rings trilogy - one volume paperback (movie cover)
2.  The Lord of the Rings trilogy - one volume paperback (movie cover) by J. R. R. Tolkien
The list author says:
  "*The* fantasy book of all fantasy books. A bit tough at times, but includes some truly epic scenes."
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (601 customer reviews) | 5 customer discussions

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The Eye Of The World: Wheel of Time: Book 1 (The Wheel of Time)
3.  The Eye Of The World: Wheel of Time: Book 1 (The Wheel of Time) by Robert Jordan
The list author says:
  "The start of a truly epic journey. A quality, if over-long,.series"
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4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (179 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

The Dragonbone Chair (Memory, Sorrow & Thorn)
4.  The Dragonbone Chair (Memory, Sorrow & Thorn) by Tad Williams
The list author says:
  "Outstanding trilogy with expertly created characters. It will strongly tug on your emotions."
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4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (38 customer reviews)

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The Colour of Magic: The First  Discworld Novel
5.  The Colour of Magic: The First Discworld Novel by Terry Pratchett
The list author says:
  "It's where the Discworld tales begin. They improve with time too. Some real gems in this series."
£5.49   Used & New from: £0.01
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (124 customer reviews)

The Demon Awakens
6.  The Demon Awakens by R. A. Salvatore
The list author says:
  "The Demon series is superbly written and will engage you from the outset, as the trilogy follows  twins and their fight against an evil demon."
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4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

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The Sword of Shannara (Shannara Series)
7.  The Sword of Shannara (Shannara Series) by Terry Brooks
The list author says:
  "The Shannara series takes a Tolkeinesque world and fills it with emotion. Beautifully written, Brooks' work is simply addictive."
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3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (66 customer reviews)

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Dragons of Autumn Twilight (Dragonlance: Chronicles)
8.  Dragons of Autumn Twilight (Dragonlance: Chronicles) by Margaret Weis
The list author says:
  "The Dragonlaance series it high fantasy presented through exciting trilogy. Easy to read, but cleverly devised this series is excellent."
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (94 customer reviews)

The Summoner (Chronicles of the Necromancer)
9.  The Summoner (Chronicles of the Necromancer) by Gail Z. Martin
The list author says:
  "A simple style with little originality - however it's an entertaining traditional fantasy read."
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3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (40 customer reviews)

Southern Fire: The Aldabreshin Compass Book 1 (Aldabreshin Compass S.)
10.  Southern Fire: The Aldabreshin Compass Book 1 (Aldabreshin Compass S.) by Juliet E. McKenna
The list author says:
  "A fresh series, with well thought out characters and plots set against an original backdrop."
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

The Painted Man (Demon Trilogy 1)
11.  The Painted Man (Demon Trilogy 1) by Peter V. Brett
The list author says:
  "New author, new concepts. The Demon Trilogy is like Robert Jordan without the ramble. Brilliant."
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4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (232 customer reviews) | 3 customer discussions

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Book 3 0 12 hours ago
What Book To Read? 1 3 Apr 2012
is A wheel of time series worth it? 11 17 Mar 2012
lookin new series, male leads........any recommendations 0 28 Feb 2012
choices for lord of the rings and hobbit in hardback 1 14 Feb 2012
Exciting 2 5 Sep 2011
Boring 4 3 Aug 2011
Lord of the Rings Trivial Pursuit DVD game 0 16 Oct 2010
i need a new book 1 17 Mar 2010
Robert Jordan RIP 0 18 Sep 2007
 
   

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