Pretty much what the title says. I recently joined a bookclub and I'm the only one who mainly reads fantasy. I was thinking about picking books from other genres, but decided that I'd rather play to my strenghts and give them something to ease them in. The main problem is, that no one is supposed to have read the book before. So it's kinda hard to pick something. This is where, hopefully, some of you come into play. Here are some of the criteria.
- 120 to 400 – 450 pages long
- The story and the characters should take themselves seriously
- Beautiful prose is always a plus
- Must not contain the death of a child character
- Setting can be anything and at anytime
Maybe something standalone, or that can be read, by itself
I'm currently thinking about The Wizard of Earthsea or The Buried Giant.
I would have picked The Emperors Soul, but I've read it earlier this year.
Some input would be highly appreciated
by EmperorMario
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First thing that immediately comes to mind is something like *Guards! Guards!* by Terry Pratchett.
maybe Piranesi?
If you could see me now, the gift, and a place called here all by might actually be more what you’re looking for though. They are fantasy lite really. Those three are all by Cecelia Ahern. Real life with a hint of magical. I’d say the perfect compromise.
maybe Piranesi?
If you could see me now, the gift, and a place called here all by might actually be more what you’re looking for though. They are fantasy lite really. Those three are all by Cecelia Ahern. Real life with a hint of magical. I’d say the perfect compromise.
It’s dated but “Magic Kingdom for Sale, Sold” by Terry Brooks – the first book in the Landover series, is extremely accessible.
This Is How You Lose The Time War (beautiful prose)
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue
The Ten Thousand Doors of January
Nettle & Bone