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What other fantasy should I read if I’m obsessed with Lord of the Rings? (lemmy.ml)

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I’ve been a huge fan of the movies since they first came out but didn’t read the books until the beginning of this year. I just wasn’t a reader until recently. I’ve been yearning for some more fantasy but haven’t been able to find anything similar. I tried The Silmarillion but it reads too much like a textbook to me.

What are some other great fantasy books that I might like?

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[–] [email protected] 11 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Have you tried wheel of time?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago (2 children)

That series has been on my radar, but I've been weary because I've heard that there's a big lull in the middle 5 books or so.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

The lull is extremely real & prolonged. Thousands of pages of lull. Loved the books as a kid, but ran out of steam around book 7 or so.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Fair point, but I would say the first 4 books are an equivalent load to LOTR and worth the time.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

I'll add those to my list!

[–] Knoll0114 1 points 2 years ago

I understand many people enjoy it but I wouldn't recommend this series at all. I could barely get past the second book as the characterisation was too frustrating.