Selecting The Best Fantasy Series

By Jocelyn Davidson


Brave warriors, powerful magic and fantastical worlds are just some of the elements that draw readers to the genre of fantasy. The fact that many of the authors of these novels choose to develop their characters and the world they live in over more than one book, makes them even more appealing to readers. If one is looking for the best fantasy series, it is possible to find many suggestions by going online. Fans share on online forums, reviews are written and there are also lists of the ones readers have enjoyed most.

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.

Some series, however, have more complex characters and plots. The characters cannot simply be classified as good or evil as those who appear good may be revealed to have serious character flaws and those who appear evil start to gain some sympathy as the layers are peeled back and readers start to see why they act the way they do.

One of the most appealing aspects of a series is the fact that there is more than one book to read. Starting a good new one gives the expectation of much pleasure to follow. One does not have to say goodbye to well loved characters at the end of the first novel. Immersion into a particular new world does not have to stop and picking up each subsequent book draws one straight back into familiar territory.

The great popularity of this genre today has caused many to speculate about why this is the case. Are we looking for an escape from reality? Has the swift development of technology given us a yearning for a different life? Some say that far from simply being escapist, such novels allow us to work out our fears and recognize deep truths about humanity.

It is true that the pace of technological growth is intimidating. It is no wonder that we often long for some good old-fashioned magic where the inexplicable and marvelous happen all the time. These fantastical tales also often reveal a quest for self knowledge, a growth of courage and wisdom in the characters. They are also just extremely good entertainment, allowing us to escape from humdrum reality for a while.

C. S. Lewis and Tolkien both wrote series many years ago that have been brought into the spotlight once again with movies that have been box office successes. They are the godfathers of the genre and many others have followed their example. Game of Thrones has also found its way onto the big screen, enthralling viewers with its interweaving plot lines, diabolical characters and violent civil wars.

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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