LiamCostas Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Recently I finished reading the RIVERWORLD books by Philip Jose Farmer. This makes the 6th or 7th time through the series, and I think now, that I'll probably not read the series again. Don't get me wrong, fantastic series...just read it too many times now. So, I'm looking for something of that ilk. I want some more Scifi/fantasy, something original...but the trouble is I find myself irrirated by a lot of books in this genre. The sort of things that bug me are: 1. fantasy - unpronouncable places/names 2. scifi over - description of tech/gadgets 3. scifi - over emphasis of plot, under development of characters 4. scifi - silly science 5. fantasy - slavishly following Tolkein doctrine (elfs, hobbits, orks, zzzzz) 6. fantasy - inconsistant world logic I'm open to suggestions....actually, really hoping for some suggestions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 Hmm.. for some fairly quick reads, how about John Wyndham.. there's a thread here about his books. How about Arthur C Clarke - there must be loads to try there? Personally, I'm a big fan of the Rama series. There's a good thread here with sci-fi suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nellie Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 I do like John Wyndham very much and would suggest that you give him a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo-Bridge Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 Trudi Canavan is quite interesting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiamCostas Posted November 26, 2008 Author Share Posted November 26, 2008 Oh yes! I remember reading Rendezvous with Rama, years ago. That was excellent. Thanks for the suggestion, might go and pick it up from the local 'stones, if it's still in print. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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