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Well, yes and no and sequels Comet Sedai Send a noteboard - 03/09/2009 12:46:50 PM


Lions of Al'Rassan by Guy Gavriel Kay--beautiful, lyrical, alterna-history; no apparent 'magic' system. Marvelous.


To be quite technical, Lions isn't completely standalone...The Sarantine Mosaic books take place within that world, though during a different time period. As does "The Last Light Of The Sun" I believe.


Well, it's stand-alone because the story is over. Even if it's the same 'world' in the Sarantine Mosaic (which I did read) and Last Light (which I didn't), the story is over. Neither of these other books can be sequels in the proper sense. By your reckoning, Tigana wouldn't be stand-alone either, because it makes oblique references to the Fionavar Tapestry trilogy's world ;) Your reckoning works better for a book like Ysabel. :)


The Princess Bride by William Goldman--it's inconceivable not to love it. Also, it isn't a book about animals or with an animal in the title.


Abridged or unbridged? Because I'm told the unabridged version can get really boring at times.


Ha ha :)
I recommend reading the 'deluxe' version (with bonus material), which includes the marvelous 'abridged sequel', Buttercup's Baby and the story of how Goldman had to go to Maine to consult with Stephen King about how to write it.

The chief difficulty Alice found at first was in managing her flamingo.
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So you've read X and you want to read more books like it: Part Two Larry - 30/08/2009 06:35:01 PM 3047 Views
Janny Wurts has a couple of epic fantasy series. Rebekah - 30/08/2009 06:57:52 PM 1379 Views
I like The Cycle of Fire. *NM* StoneDogAiel - 08/09/2009 02:15:04 AM 755 Views
Well, here are a couple I don't think have been mentioned: Screen Name - 11/09/2009 09:46:21 AM 1375 Views
Historical fiction. Chas - 30/08/2009 07:00:35 PM 1299 Views
Patrick O'Brian snoopcester - 30/08/2009 07:03:35 PM 1224 Views
You know Chas - 30/08/2009 07:08:50 PM 1201 Views
REally? snoopcester - 30/08/2009 07:11:06 PM 1458 Views
Re: REally? Chas - 30/08/2009 07:19:38 PM 1254 Views
Did you read the Horatio Hornblower series? Tashmere - 02/09/2009 12:17:00 AM 1167 Views
Oh, there are Hornblower books? Legolas - 02/09/2009 12:24:31 AM 1159 Views
They're very enjoyable. *NM* Chas - 02/09/2009 01:10:44 AM 697 Views
I saw the first of the mini-series. Good casting. Tashmere - 02/09/2009 02:44:48 PM 1372 Views
Tash has it..these books are wonderful. *NM* Missa Sedai - 25/09/2009 01:30:34 AM 802 Views
The first half. I've never been able to find the rest of them. *NM* Chas - 02/09/2009 01:10:11 AM 680 Views
It would be worth it to watch for the rest. Tashmere - 02/09/2009 02:46:21 PM 1423 Views
A couple that I enjoy Jacob - 31/08/2009 04:06:52 PM 1494 Views
I've read the Gates of Fire. Chas - 31/08/2009 11:29:42 PM 1337 Views
These two rock. Vodalus - 31/08/2009 06:15:14 PM 1301 Views
Perhaps not exactly the same... StoneDogAiel - 08/09/2009 02:16:18 AM 1024 Views
Wars of Light and Shadow definantly need to be added to the list *NM* Ryan - 30/08/2009 07:04:15 PM 691 Views
Re: Wars of Light and Shadow definantly need to be added to the list marekj - 31/08/2009 11:35:00 PM 1287 Views
Slash, please! rebelaessedai - 30/08/2009 08:13:33 PM 1329 Views
I'm assuming you already know about this one. Chas - 31/08/2009 01:44:39 AM 1409 Views
Oh, and Skin Folk Chas - 31/08/2009 01:52:58 AM 1325 Views
I knew about A Companion to Wolves. rebelaessedai - 31/08/2009 03:22:38 AM 1325 Views
I guess I need to broaden my horizons. Chas - 31/08/2009 11:24:07 PM 1253 Views
LOL! rebelaessedai - 02/09/2009 03:28:33 PM 1397 Views
So, I've read Shadow of the Wind ascott4321 - 30/08/2009 10:06:30 PM 1326 Views
I haven't read that one yet kcf - 31/08/2009 05:39:52 PM 1330 Views
Re: I haven't read that one yet ascott4321 - 31/08/2009 07:26:16 PM 1202 Views
Which aspect of the book are you talking about in particular? Legolas - 31/08/2009 06:34:26 PM 1468 Views
maybe various combinations of all those? ascott4321 - 31/08/2009 07:20:57 PM 1350 Views
The Historian Crink - 05/12/2011 04:56:40 AM 1250 Views
Thanks for your contribution, but not many people are likely to find it here. Legolas - 05/12/2011 10:14:04 PM 1258 Views
Then mayhaps a new thread? Crink - 06/12/2011 04:50:33 AM 1262 Views
Re: So you've read X and you want to read more books like it: Part Two sarasedai - 30/08/2009 10:20:05 PM 1301 Views
The Holy Grail of recommendation requests. Chas - 31/08/2009 12:59:50 AM 1525 Views
give Ken Scholes a shot kcf - 31/08/2009 05:37:11 PM 1386 Views
Will do. Chas - 31/08/2009 11:26:57 PM 1358 Views
I didn't think the characters were particularly week or one-dimensional kcf - 01/09/2009 03:42:06 AM 1334 Views
That's good to know. *NM* Chas - 02/09/2009 01:20:40 AM 670 Views
Well, Kay is very distinct... jh - 31/08/2009 11:37:45 PM 1315 Views
I've read the first one. Chas - 02/09/2009 02:15:38 AM 1255 Views
Well, it depends on which aspect of Kay you are looking at. StoneDogAiel - 08/09/2009 02:19:42 AM 1131 Views
comedic sci-fi mystery? *NM* Kylia Skydancer - 31/08/2009 03:57:52 AM 688 Views
Dirk Gently kcf - 31/08/2009 05:34:55 PM 1281 Views
Be careful with Rankin though Stephen - 31/08/2009 08:19:00 PM 1313 Views
I'd have said John Zakour and Lawrence Ganem *NM* Kylia Skydancer - 03/09/2009 10:16:06 AM 620 Views
Something like Michelle West's Sun Sword? *NM* *NM* Nyrende - 31/08/2009 04:49:51 AM 659 Views
Re: Something like Michelle West's Sun Sword? *NM* marekj - 31/08/2009 11:36:31 PM 1275 Views
The Cast In series... Nyrende - 01/09/2009 03:28:12 AM 1243 Views
i've always kind of wanted to make a website that does this sorta thing Mr. Gnome - 31/08/2009 10:12:26 AM 1348 Views
that would be awesome. *NM* Kylia Skydancer - 03/09/2009 10:17:36 AM 608 Views
Librarything does it Camilla - 21/09/2009 04:02:54 PM 1318 Views
Their system isn't great. jh - 26/09/2009 10:14:30 PM 1272 Views
Re: Their system isn't great. Camilla - 27/09/2009 10:07:53 AM 1340 Views
Yeah, but the accuracy is way off.... jh - 27/09/2009 04:34:07 PM 1222 Views
Re: Yeah, but the accuracy is way off.... Camilla - 28/09/2009 08:51:14 AM 1307 Views
Human error? You are being way too nice. Btw, I have a link for you. jh - 29/09/2009 10:02:35 AM 1574 Views
Hehehehe. Heheheheheheheheheeheheheeheeheheheheheheheheheheheheheheheheheheheheheheheheheheheheheheh Camilla - 29/09/2009 10:05:26 AM 1334 Views
Something with a good magic system. *NM* Kronin al'Sulc - 31/08/2009 01:57:00 PM 682 Views
gotta be more specific kcf - 31/08/2009 05:35:47 PM 1272 Views
Something in-depth, and well used. Kronin al'Sulc - 31/08/2009 07:16:54 PM 1151 Views
Have you read Coldfire? Legolas - 31/08/2009 11:33:18 PM 1235 Views
Re: Have you read Coldfire? marekj - 31/08/2009 11:41:36 PM 1355 Views
Re: Have you read Coldfire? ascott4321 - 01/09/2009 12:15:48 AM 1224 Views
Ah, yes, now that you mention it. Legolas - 01/09/2009 12:17:41 AM 1409 Views
Re: Something with a good magic system. Jove - 01/09/2009 01:23:07 AM 1336 Views
I really liked the magic in: StoneDogAiel - 08/09/2009 02:23:50 AM 1120 Views
I like what Sanderson did in the Mistborn series *NM* Mossman - 26/09/2009 02:01:55 AM 630 Views
Re: Hi, I want a book that seems like it was written on acid? mother of pearl - 01/09/2009 12:24:01 AM 1305 Views
Re: Hi, I want a book that seems like it was written on acid? Corporal Crusty - 01/09/2009 07:08:23 AM 1214 Views
Not really sci fi or fantasy Nyrende - 01/09/2009 08:30:45 AM 1341 Views
Try M. John Harrison. *NM* jh - 01/09/2009 01:49:43 PM 631 Views
Move Under Ground by Nick Mamatas kcf - 02/09/2009 12:21:32 AM 1303 Views
Meditations in Green by Stephen Wright Kylia Skydancer - 03/09/2009 10:20:45 AM 1191 Views
Have you read any William S. Burroughs yet? Larry - 07/09/2009 11:12:42 PM 1259 Views
People who say use the phrase "on acid" have rarely tried acid Ouranid - 29/09/2009 03:07:45 AM 1308 Views
Agree with this list... I would have typed one very similar. *NM* Jacob - 01/10/2009 03:21:31 PM 666 Views
Stand-alone novels Comet Sedai - 01/09/2009 02:31:07 AM 1275 Views
Master of Whitestorm ~ Janny Wurts Rebekah - 01/09/2009 01:52:27 PM 1308 Views
Lavinia by Ursula LeGuin. *edit* Chas - 02/09/2009 01:19:54 AM 1134 Views
Here are a few that I enjoyed Bryce - 03/09/2009 03:09:35 AM 1372 Views
Re: Stand-alone novels Kylia Skydancer - 03/09/2009 10:53:46 AM 1286 Views
Well, yes and no and sequels Comet Sedai - 03/09/2009 12:46:50 PM 1226 Views
Re: Well, yes and no and sequels Kylia Skydancer - 03/09/2009 02:18:40 PM 1513 Views
Regarding Tigana (spoilers) Comet Sedai - 03/09/2009 03:33:08 PM 1613 Views
Re: Regarding Tigana (spoilers) Kylia Skydancer - 04/09/2009 01:09:04 AM 1307 Views
Pretty much. *NM* Chas - 04/09/2009 03:22:26 AM 653 Views
By definition almost all of Kay's books are standalones. Chas - 03/09/2009 11:54:16 PM 1175 Views
All except for these. *looks amused* *NM* Kylia Skydancer - 04/09/2009 01:09:57 AM 604 Views
*shrug* I probably should have said half his books are standalones. Chas - 04/09/2009 03:21:25 AM 1203 Views
I'll just copy/paste this 2006 list posted on the OF Blog (all but one are available as one-vol.) Larry - 07/09/2009 11:10:26 PM 1051 Views
Various Recommendations Meona Goodday - 03/09/2009 06:00:39 AM 1399 Views
hehe, so you like Lois's fantasy too eh? *NM* Kylia Skydancer - 03/09/2009 10:57:37 AM 557 Views
Yep yep! *NM* Meona Goodday - 03/09/2009 01:46:53 PM 656 Views
Have either of you read her Vorkosigan/Barrayar series? *NM* Tashmere - 04/09/2009 09:20:59 PM 570 Views
Nope. Have you? Meona Goodday - 05/09/2009 12:39:14 AM 1442 Views
~Forces self to remain calm and understated~ Tashmere - 05/09/2009 03:22:37 AM 1768 Views
~holds out library card~ Meona Goodday - 05/09/2009 03:34:25 AM 1749 Views
~Grins like a fool~ Tashmere - 06/09/2009 01:54:22 AM 1009 Views
Hehehe Meona Goodday - 06/09/2009 04:15:48 AM 1182 Views
I remember you!! Tashmere - 08/09/2009 03:58:53 AM 1165 Views
Re: I remember you!! Meona Goodday - 08/09/2009 02:37:11 PM 1162 Views
Kylia Skydancer - 08/09/2009 07:33:17 AM 1108 Views
You are interesting now that you have finally answered. Tashmere - 08/09/2009 11:20:50 PM 1030 Views
I've read Diplomatic Immunity... Kylia Skydancer - 08/09/2009 07:30:52 AM 1085 Views
No, no, no. You have to read them in order! Tashmere - 08/09/2009 11:18:47 PM 1124 Views
Anything similar to Neil Gaiman's American Gods? *NM* Soggy - 07/09/2009 10:34:45 PM 593 Views
Ekaterina Sedia, The Secret History of Moscow Larry - 07/09/2009 11:03:18 PM 1207 Views
Kate Griffin, A Madness of Angels Perdita - 19/10/2009 11:23:43 PM 1409 Views
Since I'm now a big fan of Angela Carter's work... Larry - 07/09/2009 11:04:30 PM 1313 Views
Well... StoneDogAiel - 08/09/2009 02:26:31 AM 1109 Views
No, I haven't read anything by her. jh - 23/09/2009 08:53:27 PM 1317 Views
I think you'd enjoy some of Angela Carter's works; I've managed to get one at this site to enjoy her Larry - 28/09/2009 12:19:39 AM 1310 Views
Perhaps. I will see after I finish my project. jh - 28/09/2009 06:19:31 PM 1334 Views
Horror Ouranid - 08/12/2009 03:07:00 PM 1242 Views
Thomas Ligotti! Larry - 11/12/2009 05:32:31 AM 1311 Views
Ray Bradbury's Something Wicked This Way Comes is excellent. Rebekah - 05/06/2010 04:07:26 PM 1085 Views
If you want a spec fic/fantasyish book where characters actually tell each other what they know... Rebekah - 05/06/2010 04:39:01 PM 1077 Views
After two years, I wonder if we should revise this thread and edit in newer books. Thoughts? *NM* Larry - 20/11/2011 10:37:27 PM 581 Views
Probably better to start a new one, people aren't huge fans of reviving old threads... *NM* Legolas - 21/11/2011 10:21:31 PM 655 Views
These days, people here aren't fans of anything outside of expressing political opinions *NM* Larry - 22/11/2011 12:45:42 AM 575 Views
And Skyrim. Don't forget Skyrim! *NM* rebelaessedai - 08/12/2011 08:02:54 AM 601 Views
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