The Best Fantasy Books This Year

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By Gregory Murphy


The marketing gimmicks employed by authors and publishers are likely to mislead you into picking a book only to realize that it was a waste of time. The only way to know the best fantasy books is from an ardent reader who has devoured hundreds of them over years. Furthermore, there are many fantasy tastes depending on personal preferences. Here are some of the books that sit pretty at the top of the pile.

George R Martin is making waves in this pool with his series A Game of Thrones. It has been a hit across platforms for sometime now. The writer shows mastery of technique and prowess through a string of carefully woven stories that appear distinct yet merge at the right time. Martin shows no mercy to heroes in his work. This makes it impossible to determine who will emerge a hero or loser until you have cleared the last sentence.

The place of Patrick Rothfuss is secure in the list of writers for fantasy lovers with his book The Name of the Wind. Behind the hero are a woman and a boy whose paths have crossed in a way that changes their lives forever. The boy is on a mission to confront destiny. Rothfuss has gained a reputation of precision with his words and actions through out this story being perfect and purposeful. This novel will reward each minute you spend on its pages.

For lovers of ironies, The Blade Itself is the perfect pick. It is a collection of breathtaking action, black humor and faint heroes. How would you fancy a warrior who fears going to war, a golden heart in the chest of a torturer and barbarian not known for killing? The writer has managed to create memorable characters who play a significant role in the most twisted plot.

The Axe and The Throne is the title that M. D. Ireman gives to his novel. The writer captures your imagination and transfers you into a world that is painful to leave. Through every scene is enshrouded in pain and darkness, it is laced with a jubilation moment. The cast is made of unbelievable characters whose actions are unthinkable.

J. R. R Tolkien is a common name in the world of fantasies and has renewed his participation through the title Lord of the Ring. This is considered an epic of the century. His mastery of English language and its mythology, experience of WW I and creativity are all exemplified in this title. Though a movie has been made under the same title, you will feel as though you were conned at the theaters if you pick the book.

Post-modern fantasy is perfectly exhibited by Lev Grossman in The Magicians. There is no repetition of Cliches, heroes or plots. In fact, Lev presents heroes who also have to deal with human weaknesses like depression and post-traumatic stress.

Other epic fantasy novels include Disc World written by Pratchett Terry, Lies of Locke Lamora which is the work of Lynch Scott and The Way of Kings which is the work of Sanderson Brandon. Some of the best books in this genre exist as single titles while others have been made into series. While some already exist in duality as movies, flipping through the pages adds something to the experience.




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