The fantasy genre has really come into its own in recent years, particularly with many movies being made from the books that have become box office hits. Fantasy worlds, magic, epic adventure and entertaining characters abound. To find the best fantasy series, some online research may be helpful. Reading about what others have enjoyed and looking at lists of those which are most widely read can help with selection.
Wizards, witches, dragons, warriors, chimeras, vampires and other unearthly creatures play their part in these novels. Characters in epic tales of adventure often find themselves locked in a battle. Good vanquishes evil in the end, once many adversities have been overcome.
In some of these books, however, the characters are more complex and the lines between good and evil are not so clear cut. Characters may be portrayed as quite diabolical initially and gradually layers are peeled away to give the reader glimpses of what has made them the way they are. On the other hand, they may appear good with their deep flaws slowly being revealed.
Readers of series love the idea that the world they have been immersed in does not just abruptly end when the last page of the first novel has been turned. They can continue reading about the exploits of the same characters and with each book, there is further development of these characters and the settings. The fictional worlds created by these authors are so intricately detailed that it is hard to believe they do not really exist.
The current popularity of this genre has caused much speculation. Why are readers so drawn to it? Is it pure escapism or does it go further than that? There are those who feel that it offers us a way of subconsciously dealing with our fears. There are others who see it as allowing us to see truths about the human condition more clearly because it comes cloaked in a fictional form.
The fact that magical events abound in many of these novels would seem to indicate that readers are looking for something beyond the mere scientific with all its rational explanations. This is a realm where the imagination of the author can take flight. It is not bound by what is realistically possible and the boundaries are stretched as far as they can go.
Tolkien is one of the godfathers of this genre and he has provided inspiration for many other authors who have followed in his footsteps. C. S. Lewis too, provided us with some unforgettable novels about the world of Narnia. Both of these authors have had their novels made into movies. Some people see the movies first and then want to go back and read the novels. Others have delighted in the novels long before seeing the movies.
Fans love to discuss the novels and the worlds they depict. Online forums and discussion groups allow them to do this. They can also write reviews which helps others to make decisions about what to choose. There are many ways to get suggestions about what to read next and these novels are all available for purchase online in many different formats.
Wizards, witches, dragons, warriors, chimeras, vampires and other unearthly creatures play their part in these novels. Characters in epic tales of adventure often find themselves locked in a battle. Good vanquishes evil in the end, once many adversities have been overcome.
In some of these books, however, the characters are more complex and the lines between good and evil are not so clear cut. Characters may be portrayed as quite diabolical initially and gradually layers are peeled away to give the reader glimpses of what has made them the way they are. On the other hand, they may appear good with their deep flaws slowly being revealed.
Readers of series love the idea that the world they have been immersed in does not just abruptly end when the last page of the first novel has been turned. They can continue reading about the exploits of the same characters and with each book, there is further development of these characters and the settings. The fictional worlds created by these authors are so intricately detailed that it is hard to believe they do not really exist.
The current popularity of this genre has caused much speculation. Why are readers so drawn to it? Is it pure escapism or does it go further than that? There are those who feel that it offers us a way of subconsciously dealing with our fears. There are others who see it as allowing us to see truths about the human condition more clearly because it comes cloaked in a fictional form.
The fact that magical events abound in many of these novels would seem to indicate that readers are looking for something beyond the mere scientific with all its rational explanations. This is a realm where the imagination of the author can take flight. It is not bound by what is realistically possible and the boundaries are stretched as far as they can go.
Tolkien is one of the godfathers of this genre and he has provided inspiration for many other authors who have followed in his footsteps. C. S. Lewis too, provided us with some unforgettable novels about the world of Narnia. Both of these authors have had their novels made into movies. Some people see the movies first and then want to go back and read the novels. Others have delighted in the novels long before seeing the movies.
Fans love to discuss the novels and the worlds they depict. Online forums and discussion groups allow them to do this. They can also write reviews which helps others to make decisions about what to choose. There are many ways to get suggestions about what to read next and these novels are all available for purchase online in many different formats.
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