Fantasy Firsts Redux

A Listmania! list by Ian Tapley "thefragrantwookiee"
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The Sword of Shannara (Shannara Series)
1.  The Sword of Shannara (Shannara Series) by Terry Brooks
The list author says:
  "Shannara Book 1.  This one borrows too much from LotR, but the series as a whole is great."
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Seventh Son (The tales of Alvin Maker)
2.  Seventh Son (The tales of Alvin Maker) by Orson Scott Card
The list author says:
  "Tales of Alvin Maker Book 1.  Not my cup of tea, but good if you like a mixture of fantasy and alternative history."
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Pawn Of Prophecy: Book One Of The Belgariad
3.  Pawn Of Prophecy: Book One Of The Belgariad by David Eddings
The list author says:
  "Belgariad Book 1.  A slightly slow start to one of my favourite series', a more mythical style of fantasy.."
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Magician (Riftwar Saga)
4.  Magician (Riftwar Saga) by Raymond E. Feist
The list author says:
  "Riftwar Book 1.  Fantasy doesn't get better than this.  Just starting in the genre?  Read this.  Already a fantasy buff?  You should've read this already!"
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Legend
5.  Legend by David Gemmell
The list author says:
  "Drenai Book 1.  A heroic story in the style of the fire-side tales of old.  Not the cleverest, but it definitely strikes an emotional chord."
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Sword In The Storm (The Rigante series)
6.  Sword In The Storm (The Rigante series) by David Gemmell
The list author says:
  "Rigante Book 1.  A psuedo-historical fantasy, the story of the troubled Connavar is one of the most compelling I've ever read.  Book 2, 'Midnight Falcon', is just as good too."
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Wizard's First Rule: Book 1: The Sword Of Truth Series: Wizard's First Rule Bk.1
7.  Wizard's First Rule: Book 1: The Sword Of Truth Series: Wizard's First Rule Bk.1 by Terry Goodkind
The list author says:
  "Sword of Truth Book 1.  He nicks ideas from Robert Jordan and he has a tendency to fall into pro-American rhetoric, but Goodkind still tells a brilliant story.  I'm hooked."
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Assassin's Apprentice (The Farseer Trilogy - Book 1)
8.  Assassin's Apprentice (The Farseer Trilogy - Book 1) by Robin Hobb
The list author says:
  "Realm of the Elderlings Book 1.  The start of one of the best written and most emotionally involving series' that I've ever read."
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The Eye Of The World: Wheel of Time: Book 1 (The Wheel of Time)
9.  The Eye Of The World: Wheel of Time: Book 1 (The Wheel of Time) by Robert Jordan
The list author says:
  "Wheel of Time Book 1.  A fairly weak start to the series, the quality of the following books ranges from enthralling to appalling.  But I for one am addicted and will see it through to the end."
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The Dark Tower: Gunslinger Bk. 1
10.  The Dark Tower: Gunslinger Bk. 1 by Stephen King
The list author says:
  "Dark Tower Book 1.  A stunning work of surrealist fantasy, this series is clearly a work of genius.  Albeit insane genius."
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Trollslayer (Gotrek & Felix)
11.  Trollslayer (Gotrek & Felix) by William King
The list author says:
  "Gotrek and Felix Book 1.  Trashy and awful, this book is an inhumanly dire start to a series that becomes excellent from books 3 to 5."
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A Wizard of Earthsea (Puffin Books)
12.  A Wizard of Earthsea (Puffin Books) by Ursula Le Guin
The list author says:
  "Earthsea Book 1.  A pillar of modern fantasy and essential reading, this is nevertheless not among my favourites."
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The Chronicles of Narnia - The Magician's Nephew
13.  The Chronicles of Narnia - The Magician's Nephew by C. S. Lewis
The list author says:
  "Narnia Book 1.  Although technically a prequel, Lewis always intended for this to be read first.  It's not great but does have some brilliant concepts, such as the Wood Between Worlds."
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A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 1)
14.  A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 1) by George R. R. Martin
The list author says:
  "A Song of Ice and Fire Book 1.  Possibly the best fantasy series written since LotR.  Martin is a true master who never comes near to being dull or predictable."
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Dragonflight (The Dragon Books)
15.  Dragonflight (The Dragon Books) by Anne McCaffrey
The list author says:
  "Pern Book 1.  Although popular and prolific, McCaffrey just isn't to my taste at all, I'm afraid."
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The Colour Of Magic: (Discworld Novel 1) (Discworld Novels)
16.  The Colour Of Magic: (Discworld Novel 1) (Discworld Novels) by Terry Pratchett
The list author says:
  "Discworld Book 1.  Although the prose is occasionally ponderous, this series never stints on brilliant comic concepts."
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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (Book 1): Adult Edition
17.  Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (Book 1): Adult Edition by J. K. Rowling
The list author says:
  "Harry Potter Book 1.  I used to be a long-standing Potterphobe but got the books to see what all the fuss was about.  By Chapter 2 I was hooked and now wait impatiently for the next book."
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The Hobbit
18.  The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien
The list author says:
  "Middle-Earth Book 1.  Do I really need to say anything?  This book is my favourite read of all time (and my first, for that matter) and leads into the most important fantasy trilogy ever written."
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The Dragonbone Chair (Memory, Sorrow & Thorn)
19.  The Dragonbone Chair (Memory, Sorrow & Thorn) by Tad Williams
The list author says:
  "Memory, Sorrow and Thorn Book 1.  A little cliched at times, ponderous at others, but stil a very involving epic fantasy."
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The Wars of Light and Shadow (1) - Curse of the Mistwraith (The Wars of Light & Shadow)
20.  The Wars of Light and Shadow (1) - Curse of the Mistwraith (The Wars of Light & Shadow) by Janny Wurts
The list author says:
  "Wars of Light and Shadow Book 1.  Wurts is a true fantasy visionary and although her work can be hard going at times, you won't ever be disappointed."
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Daggerspell (Deverry)
21.  Daggerspell (Deverry) by Katharine Kerr
The list author says:
  "Deverry Book 1.  A wonderfully realised Celtic world is made all the more fascinating by the tragic bond that draws a group of souls together in various incarnations."
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