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yeah, much better intro to fantasy then say David Eddings ** shudders ** *NM* imlad Send a noteboard - 27/01/2010 06:22:51 PM
I don't mean that as Magician is completely indicative of the genre. It does however provide a pretty strong basis for what a Fantasy story does. It also contains a great many of the typical fantasy character types, plot elements, PoV shifts, story twists. Now, Magician is one of the stronger examples, but it still serves as a good introduction point.

Magician is hardly unique in its style, approach, delivery, or primary plot devices. It's just of a higher quality writing and storytelling than average.
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Magician by Raymond E Feist: Book Club now open. Rebekah - 18/01/2010 05:13:45 PM 2173 Views
Characters Rebekah - 18/01/2010 05:14:59 PM 1244 Views
My thoughts Rebekah - 18/01/2010 05:33:08 PM 1235 Views
Actually, Caraline is one of my favourites AgentOrange - 18/01/2010 09:42:49 PM 1337 Views
Crazy. Rebekah - 19/01/2010 07:33:48 PM 1368 Views
I liked her also. Spriteling - 28/01/2010 08:53:33 PM 1212 Views
Re: Characters Tashmere - 19/01/2010 12:03:30 AM 1172 Views
Re: Characters Rebekah - 19/01/2010 07:32:06 PM 1167 Views
I feel just the opposite Tashmere - 20/01/2010 03:10:56 AM 1204 Views
Oh, that I agree with. Rebekah - 20/01/2010 07:57:56 AM 1128 Views
You do understand. I definitely agree. Tashmere - 20/01/2010 12:25:40 PM 1228 Views
Re: Characters *spoilers* Nolan - 19/01/2010 03:49:30 PM 1337 Views
Hm. Rebekah - 19/01/2010 07:35:32 PM 1227 Views
Re: Characters Myrdhyn - 19/01/2010 07:49:52 PM 1192 Views
Amos Trask The Wandering Gambler - 21/01/2010 05:44:29 PM 1199 Views
Re: Amos Trask sarasedai - 22/01/2010 06:54:18 PM 1126 Views
Re: Amos Trask Myrdhyn - 25/01/2010 03:44:14 PM 1192 Views
World building. Rebekah - 18/01/2010 05:16:21 PM 1230 Views
Cool, simple and effective magic system. AgentOrange - 18/01/2010 09:47:15 PM 1258 Views
I haven't read Magician in ages, so... Legolas - 18/01/2010 10:16:46 PM 1148 Views
The Hall of Worlds makes a first appearence in... AgentOrange - 19/01/2010 12:01:19 AM 1167 Views
No, that sounds right. Legolas - 19/01/2010 12:16:58 AM 1241 Views
Shodow of a Dark Queen was a very very good book AgentOrange - 19/01/2010 09:00:47 AM 1192 Views
Re: World building. Myrdhyn - 19/01/2010 07:58:40 PM 1233 Views
there is a reason for that imlad - 27/01/2010 06:13:08 PM 1147 Views
Doh! I had completely forgotten that. Myrdhyn - 27/01/2010 07:28:08 PM 1266 Views
that said, it is my absolute favorite setting for D&D style gaming imlad - 29/01/2010 05:55:02 AM 1154 Views
Re: World building. Cockatiel of Doom - 08/02/2010 02:05:59 AM 1470 Views
Plot. Rebekah - 18/01/2010 05:17:30 PM 1245 Views
Re: Plot. Tashmere - 18/01/2010 11:51:55 PM 1162 Views
I really enjoyed the plot. Spriteling - 28/01/2010 08:52:28 PM 1277 Views
Re: I really enjoyed the plot. Myrdhyn - 29/01/2010 03:14:52 PM 1108 Views
Is the book too long? Rebekah - 18/01/2010 05:20:54 PM 1233 Views
I would be curious to see the original version too. Tashmere - 18/01/2010 11:55:06 PM 1162 Views
To give an example of edited bits Wibble - 01/02/2010 11:17:26 PM 1279 Views
Thanks, Wibble. *NM* Tashmere - 02/02/2010 01:18:19 AM 528 Views
General stuff &c. Rebekah - 18/01/2010 05:21:52 PM 1259 Views
Magician is one of my favourite fantasy books. Rebekah - 18/01/2010 05:27:02 PM 1351 Views
I couldn't have said it better *NM* Nolan - 19/01/2010 03:31:38 PM 552 Views
A "comfort read". I like that description. Tashmere - 20/01/2010 03:14:53 AM 1195 Views
The Empire series is better than Feist by himself, IMO. Rebekah - 20/01/2010 07:55:30 AM 1278 Views
Hmm. Maybe I will give it another shot. Craig was just trying to talk me into that yesterday. Tashmere - 20/01/2010 12:29:25 PM 1127 Views
in that case, you should be wary of the most beautifully written fantasy series of all time imlad - 27/01/2010 06:32:07 PM 1169 Views
Oh, I loved that series! At least after the first hundred pages or so. That didn't qualify as dark Tashmere - 31/01/2010 07:58:08 PM 1059 Views
first time i read Servant of the Empire imlad - 27/01/2010 06:19:42 PM 1134 Views
i loved Riftwar bu TOTALLY LOVED the Empire trilogy imlad - 27/01/2010 06:17:14 PM 1261 Views
nm *NM* Tashmere - 20/01/2010 03:15:20 AM 578 Views
I think that my husband made a good choice when he used it to help hook and reel me into fantasy. Tashmere - 18/01/2010 11:58:00 PM 1225 Views
It is a very good introduction into the fantasy genre... and a fun read. *NM* Jacob - 19/01/2010 03:26:34 PM 532 Views
Is it, though? Nebhead - 20/01/2010 06:32:19 PM 1410 Views
If not Magician, then what? Myrdhyn - 20/01/2010 07:50:35 PM 1232 Views
How is WoT weighty in comparison to Magician? Jacob - 20/01/2010 08:22:05 PM 1154 Views
Re: How is WoT weighty in comparison to Magician? Myrdhyn - 20/01/2010 08:45:48 PM 1267 Views
Absolutely. Jacob - 20/01/2010 08:19:19 PM 1208 Views
May I ask... Legolas - 20/01/2010 10:25:19 PM 1171 Views
I think Feist's writing is superior to Jordan's. Rebekah - 20/01/2010 10:29:20 PM 1141 Views
Well, as I said, I'm having to base this on the Empire books... Legolas - 20/01/2010 10:56:27 PM 1122 Views
Jordan has written not one believable female. Not one. Rebekah - 20/01/2010 10:59:25 PM 1156 Views
I find the suggestion insulting. Jacob - 21/01/2010 06:13:03 PM 1114 Views
I meant no offense. Legolas - 21/01/2010 08:05:08 PM 1266 Views
Jacob - 29/01/2010 07:28:02 PM 1257 Views
I've reread the original Riftwar books and the Empire series multiple time imlad - 27/01/2010 06:29:27 PM 1210 Views
yeah, much better intro to fantasy then say David Eddings ** shudders ** *NM* imlad - 27/01/2010 06:22:51 PM 519 Views
Yes, for more mature readers (ie not children). Rebekah - 20/01/2010 08:28:10 PM 1114 Views
Re: Yes, for more mature readers (ie not children). Myrdhyn - 20/01/2010 08:46:38 PM 1293 Views
Aye, so do I. Rebekah - 20/01/2010 08:57:29 PM 1219 Views
Re: Aye, so do I. Myrdhyn - 20/01/2010 09:02:03 PM 1106 Views
Agreed - people who first read him as adults are probably going to find him boring and repetitive. Legolas - 20/01/2010 10:19:05 PM 1210 Views
I'm pretty sure that that criticism can be levelled at many 'popular' genre writers/series. Jacob - 21/01/2010 06:19:11 PM 1115 Views
I imagine so, yeah. Legolas - 21/01/2010 07:45:45 PM 1145 Views
if you want to start the kids on fantasy even earlier, try this imlad - 27/01/2010 06:41:14 PM 1171 Views
Re: if you want to start the kids on fantasy even earlier, try this Myrdhyn - 27/01/2010 07:40:52 PM 1120 Views
Xanth and Shannarra got me hooked on Fantasy Nolan - 27/01/2010 08:20:30 PM 1086 Views
Re: Xanth and Shannarra got me hooked on Fantasy Myrdhyn - 27/01/2010 10:58:36 PM 1208 Views
I like the word "billiondy" *NM* Nolan - 31/01/2010 03:58:28 PM 566 Views
Thanks. You have my permission to use it. *NM* Myrdhyn - 04/02/2010 06:40:40 PM 521 Views
I started with Narnia at age 7 and read the Hobbit within a year imlad - 29/01/2010 06:01:01 AM 1065 Views
While it has its dark moments, it is much lighter than most fantasy. A very fun, easy read. *NM* Myrdhyn - 19/01/2010 07:50:52 PM 538 Views
Best thing about it is spawning the Empire Series mick - 21/01/2010 02:09:14 AM 1091 Views
Thanks Rebekah!!!! Nolan - 27/01/2010 08:37:03 PM 1104 Views
A great popcorn read Mark - 27/01/2010 11:28:34 PM 1042 Views
Has anyone decided to continue on with the series? Knightscape - 29/01/2010 06:12:01 AM 1248 Views
Shadow of a Dark Queen is where I stopped with Feist. Rebekah - 29/01/2010 07:45:11 AM 1033 Views
Yes Mark - 29/01/2010 10:08:20 AM 1216 Views
Re: Yes Myrdhyn - 29/01/2010 03:18:15 PM 1026 Views
I know Mark - 29/01/2010 03:52:09 PM 1229 Views
Re: I know Myrdhyn - 30/01/2010 01:46:31 AM 1213 Views
Prince of the Blood (Original if possible) Why? Nolan - 31/01/2010 04:05:25 PM 1113 Views
Due to some Retcon Mark - 01/02/2010 11:12:47 AM 1300 Views
you mean there are now THREE versions?? imlad - 05/02/2010 05:45:51 AM 1294 Views
I don't think so Mark - 05/02/2010 10:42:59 AM 1359 Views
thats probably the one i am thinking of then imlad - 05/02/2010 11:40:48 PM 1339 Views
I want to, yes. Spriteling - 29/01/2010 01:40:22 PM 1595 Views
I have them all. Shall I add it to your list? Wibble - 29/01/2010 07:44:46 PM 1236 Views
I will read more after I finish The Count of Monte Cristo *NM* Tashmere - 31/01/2010 07:59:52 PM 530 Views
As far as I know, I have read everything imlad - 05/02/2010 05:39:35 AM 1080 Views
At The Gates of Darkness is the most recent Mark - 05/02/2010 10:54:26 AM 1488 Views
don't think I've even seen that one yet imlad - 05/02/2010 11:46:29 PM 1035 Views
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