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Thanks for clearing that up. so, the readers who enjoyed those books, should also like the Soprano Sorcoress, by Modesitt.
 
Shehzad posted:
try Michael Stackpole's Talion: Revenant or, even better, Matthew Woodring Stover's Heroes Die.
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For those folks who've picked up Stover on my recommendation, I'd suggest getting a copy of Stackpole's Talion. Both good examples of Heroic Fantasy. Talion is a bit lighter, but still an entertaining and enjoyable read.

Also, if you liked Neil Gaiman's American Gods I'd suggest hunting down a copy of Robert Holdstock's Mythago Wood.
 
If you like Kay's Fionavar you might like Joel Rosenberg's series because both have crossovers from this world to an alternative world. Or you may like Juliett Marillier. Her prose in "Daughter of the Forest" was lovely. If you like Gemmel you may enjoy Mike Resnick (though he's more science fiction.) Who would you compare with Elizabeth Haydon's Rhapsody series? Maybe Sarah Douglas' Enchanter series?
 
Suevee

Strangely, I'd be inclined to disagree with that Rosenberg recommendation, at least when it's based on Kay. What I've learned from others, but especially from my own reading, is that Fionavar Tapestry is a fantastic story, despite the fact that five main characters are cross-overs from Earth, not because of it. I thought that was one of the very few lesser elements in an otherwise marvellous story. I know some folks who really didn't like these books, and one of the main reasons is that the characters are cross-overs. Still, it might work for some, I just think that Fionavar is fantastic because of other factors.
 
Excellent analysis, Mith. You just hit the nail on the head on the Fionavar trilogy for me.
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a bit baffled here , cause someone said; If you like Gemmel you´ll prob not like Wurts.

For me they are tghe most comparable authors überhaupt. I find the plotting, the traveling, the various adventures writing style very simulair.

But than again, both are on my Black List. Maybe therefore a bit prejudiced.

I find if you like
Farlands Runelords , you ll like Goodkinds SoT series.

If you like feists magician , you ll like the first 4 books of the Jordan series.

If you ll like Hobb , you ll like Martin
 
I think "uber" is German for "over", so perhaps "uberhaupt" means "overall".

(Just thinking out loud...or perhaps I should say on-screen?)
 
In this context it means "barring none". Correct me if I'm wrong Canaris.

So, the most comparable authors out there.

In another context, more often used, überhaupt means something like "anyway".

"I wasn't going to do that anyway"

"Ich war uberhaupt nicht vornehmens"

Class dismissed.

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Sorry , boys and girls. Überhaupt , used as I did , is an overstatement.

They are the most comparable BY FAR.


It was a slip of the tongue
 
If you enjoyed the Bridgeburners in Erikson's Deadhouse Gates you should read James Barclay's Chronicles of the Raven (Dawnthief, Noonshade, Nightchild).
 
ok, ill be brief because im stating the obvious:

J.K.Rowling~Eoin Colfer


Neil Gaiman~Terry Pratchett
 
Marrion ZImmer Bradley ~ Juliet Marllier ~ Cecilia Dart-Thornton
 
I loved Feist's Magician. I could not get through the first Jorden book.

I loved Zelazny above all other. Is there anyone who compares?
 
Originally posted by cgw
I loved Zelazny above all other. Is there anyone who compares?
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Steven Z.K. Brust author of The Vlad Taltos saga of books. Both Corwin of Amber and Vlad are cocky protagonists and the storeis are both told in first person narrative.

Zelazny also write the introduction to Brust's saga of the War in Heaven, To Reign in Hell.

I'd also suggest Neil Gaiman who has cited Zelazny as a big influence.
 
I'd also suggest Neil Gaiman who has cited Zelazny as a big influence.


Well, no wonder everything outside of The Sandman sucks. I can't get through ANY book by Zelazny, and I've tried several.

Obligatory on-topic remark: if you like wizards, you might like Barbara Hambly's trilogy, whatever it's called, that starts with The Time of the Dark.

And if you like women in magic, you might like Sister Light, Sister Dark by Jane Yolen.
 
I'm actually reading American Gods now which was dedicated to Zelazny. The concept is a little Zelazny-ish (Saberhagen-ish also).
 
Originally posted by lemming
if you like wizards, you might like Barbara Hambly's trilogy, whatever it's called, that starts with The Time of the Dark.
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Just because I'm a helpful sort of a person, this series is the Darwath Trilogy.

1. Time of the Dark
2. Walls of Air
3. Armies of Daylight

There's also one called Mother of Winter that fits in there somewhere.
 
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