Fantasy Books > F Fantasy Books > Terry Brooks

Advantages: Good plotline, strong characters
Disadvantages: Very abrupt ending

...fantasy books of this genre, First King Of Shannara pretty much follows the set in stone formula cast down by previous classics. It is similar in many ways to Sword Of Shannara, yet at the same time very different. This book was never really planned but, due to massive public demand, Brooks decided to give us all a glimpse of the heritage behind one of the best selling series to have hit the shelves in recent times. In this edition of the series ...
...the elven community for the first time in many years and confront his past, and help secure the future for the four lands. Risca Risca is a dwarf who, like Tay, has gone to the Druid's Keep to practice magic. Tay, Risca and Bremen were very good friends during Bremen's time at the Keep and the respect between the three is highly apparent. Orders are undertaken without question or thought for oneself. Risca reminds me a lot of the dwarf in Lord ... Read review

Advantages: Well Written, Empathetic characters, Epic storyline
Disadvantages: Long, slow build up

This book easily ranks among the greatest fantasy books of all time, and as a testiment to this, I have already read this book at least five times already, with plans to do so again in the not to distant future. The easy writing style used by Raymond E. Feist not only transports you into the twin worlds of Kelewan and Midkemia, but grabs and maintains your interest throughout what is an epic story. I found I connected and empathised easily with ...
...characters were well defined and written. The world created within these pages is well defined and described, and even though it follows many generic fantasy stereotypes, the characters, story and depth of information combine to exceed the generic fare offered by many within this genre. Although Raymond E. Feist wrote several sequels and prequels, and although some are quite good, this book should always be considered the best of them. ... Read review

Advantages: Beautifully imaginative, adventurous, fast-paced tale
Disadvantages: That it has to end at Book 7!

Introduction Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows is the final installment of the world famous Harry Potter series, from rags-to-riches author J.K Rowlings, who originally wrote the first books on napkins when she was a single mother, struggling to prosper economically. The story so far After James and Lily Potter are killed by dark wizard 'Lord Voldemort', (an evil man who attempts to kill anyone who isn't a pure-blood - 100% magical ...
...Years later, the orphaned Harry is living with his Uncle Vernon, Aunt Petunia and cousin Dudley. They don't treat him well, always favoring Dudley over him. However, when mysterious letters arrive telling Harry he is a wizard, he finds out that he is to go to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, abandoning his Muggle (non-magical) upbringing. At Hogwarts, Harry learns all about magic and wizards, and becomes an accomplished wizard, good friends ... Read review

Advantages: Lots of twist and turns, very clever.
Disadvantages: Harry just cant keep on winning

...but i think that fact harry just keeps on winning against voldemort is a little unbelievable, as voldemort is a very advanced wizard, but then again it is a book about wizards, how believable can it be. I thought the wrighting was fantastic and it was very cleverly done! I also think the books are so good that i could start over and read them all again! If there is anyone think of reading them, then i would say that it is worth the time, they will ... Read review

Advantages: Good read, interesting and compelling.
Disadvantages: Over to quickly.

...the ending of this fantasy book the ancient evil is finally released upon the world, and Matt and his new companion must unite with the other 3 teens in order to stop it. This book has about 300 pages if I remember right, and is a quick and good read. ... Read review