The greatest fantasy books

A Listmania! list by chris (Bristol, UK)
 
Eclipse of the Kai (Legends of Lone Wolf)
1.  Eclipse of the Kai (Legends of Lone Wolf) by Joe Dever
The list author says:
  "My personal favourite fantasy series, I would unhesitatingly recommend it to any fan of of the genre."
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The Gunslinger: 1 (Dark Tower)
2.  The Gunslinger: 1 (Dark Tower) by Stephen King
The list author says:
  "Stephen King's Dark Tower series are unparralled in imagination and are totally 'un-put-down-able'."
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Assassin's Apprentice (The Farseer Trilogy - Book 1)
3.  Assassin's Apprentice (The Farseer Trilogy - Book 1) by Robin Hobb
The list author says:
  "Another series of books that'll keep you up until 2 o'clock in the morning just because you want to finish it."
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (168 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

World's End: Book One of the Age of Misrule
4.  World's End: Book One of the Age of Misrule by Mark Chadbourn
The list author says:
  "This tale of the end of modern age and the return of the ways of magic and myth, set in England today, is stunningly well researched and filled with celtic and Arthurian ledgend."
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Von Bek: "Warhound and the World's Pain", "City in the Autumn Stars", "Pleasure Gardens of Felipe Sagittarius" (Tale of the Eternal Champion)
5.  Von Bek: "Warhound and the World's Pain", "City in the Autumn Stars", "Pleasure Gardens of Felipe Sagittarius" (Tale of the Eternal Champion) by Michael Moorcock
The list author says:
  "Michael Moorcock's 'multiverse' series show off one of todays greatest imaginations. Not always an easy read but well worth it."
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The Lord of the Rings (3 Book Box set)
6.  The Lord of the Rings (3 Book Box set) by J. R. R. Tolkien
The list author says:
  "I don't think there's anything I need to say about this, except that Tolkien is arguably the great grandaddy of fantasy. You might want to see the films first, they're very different experiences."
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (602 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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The Gormenghast Novels: Titus Groan / Gormenghast / Titus Alone
7.  The Gormenghast Novels: Titus Groan / Gormenghast / Titus Alone by Mervyn Laurence Peake
The list author says:
  "A fantasy classic. A gothic story set in an impossibly vast city. The main character is Titus Groan, unwilling heir to the throne."
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4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)

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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (Book 1)
8.  Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (Book 1) by J.K Rowling
The list author says:
  "Okay, I had to mention it somewhere. Genuinly entertaining, though not everyone's cup of tea..."
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (989 customer reviews) | 9 customer discussions

His Dark Materials Gift Set: "Northern Lights", "The Subtle Knife", "The Amber Spyglass"
9.  His Dark Materials Gift Set: "Northern Lights", "The Subtle Knife", "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman
The list author says:
  "Undoubtedly the greatest 'childrens' books ever written... and the only story that ever actually made me cry. Will not disapoint."
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (263 customer reviews)

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Sunset Warrior
10.  Sunset Warrior by Eric Lustbader
The list author says:
  "I really enjoyed the first of the 'Sunset Warrior' cycle, but unfortunatly I have so far been unable to find the later books."
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The Earthsea Quartet: "A Wizard Of Earthsea"; "The Tombs of Atuan"; "The Farthest Shore"; "Tehanu" (Puffin Books)
11.  The Earthsea Quartet: "A Wizard Of Earthsea"; "The Tombs of Atuan"; "The Farthest Shore"; "Tehanu" (Puffin Books) by Ursula Le Guin
The list author says:
  "The Earthsea series are very good indeed, though the 3rd one was a bit slow. These books are also filled with metaphors and symbols which you may not see first read through..."
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Legend
12.  Legend by David Gemmell
The list author says:
  "David Gemmell's 'Drenai' series are enjoyable, but really you only need to read one. They're pretty much the same story, over and over again..."
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4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (74 customer reviews)

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Should I read it, ive seen the films, Is it worth it? 8 12 Apr 2012
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Is there life after Hobb? 19 2 Dec 2011
KINDLE!!!!! 1 1 Sep 2011
Books for an 11 year old boy to read???????? 1 23 Aug 2011
Adult Version v. Children's 8 21 Aug 2009
Why has this book got the review it has.... 1 11 Feb 2009
Serpentine slip-up 3 6 Sep 2007
Special Editions 0 15 Jul 2007
 
   

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