American Gods is a good idea. And go to other Gaiman from there.
Legolas Send a noteboard - 26/02/2011 12:43:42 PM
Guy Gavriel Kay might work too, because he's so close to historical fiction (assuming she likes historical fiction in the first place).
Looking for suggestions to introduce my wife to sci fi fantasy
26/02/2011 12:39:39 AM
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Hmm ...
26/02/2011 02:39:57 AM
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American Gods is a good idea. And go to other Gaiman from there.
26/02/2011 12:43:42 PM
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IMO, you can't go wrong with Neil Gaiman's works, esp his collab with Terry Pratchett: Good Omens. *NM*
27/02/2011 08:04:29 AM
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How about Mists of Avalon by Zimmer?
26/02/2011 03:38:34 AM
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Not so much "female" perspective as "feminist".
It's a great book, but doesn't make much of men. *NM*
26/02/2011 12:31:40 PM
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Then she should stay away from MZB's Darkover novels. Those became really anti-man as it progressed. *NM*
27/02/2011 08:02:58 AM
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I think The Farseer Trilogy by Robin Hobb would be a good start
26/02/2011 07:01:05 AM
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I would rather recommend Hobb's second trilogy "The Liveship Traders" instead
26/02/2011 09:47:51 AM
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...the second trilogy is still part of the overall story. May as well start from the beginning. *NM*
28/02/2011 08:24:42 PM
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try orson scott card's enchantment. for an intro, way better than ender's game.
26/02/2011 02:46:27 PM
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Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
26/02/2011 04:02:27 PM
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Otherland by Tad Willaims. Brilliant mix of sci-fi and fantasy, all set in near-future or alt Earth.
27/02/2011 08:09:21 AM
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Maybe Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norell? *NM*
28/02/2011 05:48:14 PM
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If she likes Pride and Prejudice, this is a fabulous suggestion. *NM*
28/02/2011 06:25:18 PM
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