great fantasy novels

[Sarcasmo]

Martin is genius with what he's doing with his world.

I'm addicted to everything Discworld, too. It's fantasy/humor/fable/satire, and it's absolutely brilliant.

[matt]

Originally Posted by mmm skyscraper

Robin Hobb - Farseer Trilogy, Liveship Traders Trilogy, Tawny Man Trilogy

funnily enough i've just finished the farseer trilogy

*SPOILERS*

[COLOR=#C8B090]whilst i really enjoyed the series i was a bit disappointed with the final book as i was expecting some cataclysmic confrontation with the red ships (& also regal) and finding out more about the mysterious white ships & the forging process but felt it kind of left all that till the final chapter and then rushed it. still, looking forward to reading the other two series set in the same world[/COLOR]

(edited by stimpee for spoilers - highlight to see: tip -> use COLOR=#C8B090 tag to match background)

[luke]

I Lyk To Reed Ur Bookz Adem

Started 'A Game of Thrones' last night. Starting off really well.

[Sarcasmo]

The "Song of Ice and Fire" series is far and away my favorite fantasy setting. It's incredibly in depth and well written, and it's not written for the kiddies.

[Aaron Contreras]

I enjoyed Guy Gavriel Kay years ago but now he just comes off as kind've pretentious. I ZzzzzZzz'ed out during the first Sarantine book...might reread shortly.

George R.R. Martin delivers the goods like no other.

If you've read everything in fantasy I'd suggest Steven Erikson. Huge books, decent quality and he riffs off every cliche in the series. Erikson was also an archaeologist and he really leverages his background to the benefit of the series.

[adam]

Yeah, Aaron, I thought his last book was kind of pointless, myself. But you should give Sarantine another go...there's one chapter in the second one that's worth it.