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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 3004 Views
Janny Wurts has a couple of epic fantasy series. Rebekah - 30/08/2009 06:57:52 PM 1342 Views
I like The Cycle of Fire. *NM* StoneDogAiel - 08/09/2009 02:15:04 AM 740 Views
Well, here are a couple I don't think have been mentioned: Screen Name - 11/09/2009 09:46:21 AM 1331 Views
Historical fiction. Chas - 30/08/2009 07:00:35 PM 1258 Views
Patrick O'Brian snoopcester - 30/08/2009 07:03:35 PM 1181 Views
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REally? snoopcester - 30/08/2009 07:11:06 PM 1422 Views
Re: REally? Chas - 30/08/2009 07:19:38 PM 1212 Views
Did you read the Horatio Hornblower series? Tashmere - 02/09/2009 12:17:00 AM 1133 Views
Oh, there are Hornblower books? Legolas - 02/09/2009 12:24:31 AM 1114 Views
They're very enjoyable. *NM* Chas - 02/09/2009 01:10:44 AM 683 Views
I saw the first of the mini-series. Good casting. Tashmere - 02/09/2009 02:44:48 PM 1328 Views
Tash has it..these books are wonderful. *NM* Missa Sedai - 25/09/2009 01:30:34 AM 786 Views
The first half. I've never been able to find the rest of them. *NM* Chas - 02/09/2009 01:10:11 AM 665 Views
It would be worth it to watch for the rest. Tashmere - 02/09/2009 02:46:21 PM 1385 Views
A couple that I enjoy Jacob - 31/08/2009 04:06:52 PM 1454 Views
I've read the Gates of Fire. Chas - 31/08/2009 11:29:42 PM 1298 Views
These two rock. Vodalus - 31/08/2009 06:15:14 PM 1253 Views
Perhaps not exactly the same... StoneDogAiel - 08/09/2009 02:16:18 AM 987 Views
Wars of Light and Shadow definantly need to be added to the list *NM* Ryan - 30/08/2009 07:04:15 PM 675 Views
Re: Wars of Light and Shadow definantly need to be added to the list marekj - 31/08/2009 11:35:00 PM 1248 Views
Slash, please! rebelaessedai - 30/08/2009 08:13:33 PM 1282 Views
I'm assuming you already know about this one. Chas - 31/08/2009 01:44:39 AM 1371 Views
Oh, and Skin Folk Chas - 31/08/2009 01:52:58 AM 1290 Views
I knew about A Companion to Wolves. rebelaessedai - 31/08/2009 03:22:38 AM 1298 Views
I guess I need to broaden my horizons. Chas - 31/08/2009 11:24:07 PM 1216 Views
LOL! rebelaessedai - 02/09/2009 03:28:33 PM 1367 Views
So, I've read Shadow of the Wind ascott4321 - 30/08/2009 10:06:30 PM 1293 Views
I haven't read that one yet kcf - 31/08/2009 05:39:52 PM 1294 Views
Re: I haven't read that one yet ascott4321 - 31/08/2009 07:26:16 PM 1168 Views
Which aspect of the book are you talking about in particular? Legolas - 31/08/2009 06:34:26 PM 1429 Views
maybe various combinations of all those? ascott4321 - 31/08/2009 07:20:57 PM 1313 Views
The Historian Crink - 05/12/2011 04:56:40 AM 1203 Views
Thanks for your contribution, but not many people are likely to find it here. Legolas - 05/12/2011 10:14:04 PM 1218 Views
Then mayhaps a new thread? Crink - 06/12/2011 04:50:33 AM 1223 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 1264 Views
The Holy Grail of recommendation requests. Chas - 31/08/2009 12:59:50 AM 1488 Views
give Ken Scholes a shot kcf - 31/08/2009 05:37:11 PM 1350 Views
Will do. Chas - 31/08/2009 11:26:57 PM 1313 Views
I didn't think the characters were particularly week or one-dimensional kcf - 01/09/2009 03:42:06 AM 1287 Views
That's good to know. *NM* Chas - 02/09/2009 01:20:40 AM 656 Views
Well, Kay is very distinct... jh - 31/08/2009 11:37:45 PM 1273 Views
I've read the first one. Chas - 02/09/2009 02:15:38 AM 1225 Views
Well, it depends on which aspect of Kay you are looking at. StoneDogAiel - 08/09/2009 02:19:42 AM 1096 Views
comedic sci-fi mystery? *NM* Kylia Skydancer - 31/08/2009 03:57:52 AM 674 Views
Dirk Gently kcf - 31/08/2009 05:34:55 PM 1235 Views
Be careful with Rankin though Stephen - 31/08/2009 08:19:00 PM 1274 Views
I'd have said John Zakour and Lawrence Ganem *NM* Kylia Skydancer - 03/09/2009 10:16:06 AM 604 Views
Something like Michelle West's Sun Sword? *NM* *NM* Nyrende - 31/08/2009 04:49:51 AM 642 Views
Re: Something like Michelle West's Sun Sword? *NM* marekj - 31/08/2009 11:36:31 PM 1229 Views
The Cast In series... Nyrende - 01/09/2009 03:28:12 AM 1203 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 1308 Views
that would be awesome. *NM* Kylia Skydancer - 03/09/2009 10:17:36 AM 597 Views
Librarything does it Camilla - 21/09/2009 04:02:54 PM 1271 Views
Their system isn't great. jh - 26/09/2009 10:14:30 PM 1249 Views
Re: Their system isn't great. Camilla - 27/09/2009 10:07:53 AM 1303 Views
Yeah, but the accuracy is way off.... jh - 27/09/2009 04:34:07 PM 1181 Views
Re: Yeah, but the accuracy is way off.... Camilla - 28/09/2009 08:51:14 AM 1264 Views
Human error? You are being way too nice. Btw, I have a link for you. jh - 29/09/2009 10:02:35 AM 1527 Views
Hehehehe. Heheheheheheheheheeheheheeheeheheheheheheheheheheheheheheheheheheheheheheheheheheheheheheh Camilla - 29/09/2009 10:05:26 AM 1298 Views
Something with a good magic system. *NM* Kronin al'Sulc - 31/08/2009 01:57:00 PM 666 Views
gotta be more specific kcf - 31/08/2009 05:35:47 PM 1224 Views
Something in-depth, and well used. Kronin al'Sulc - 31/08/2009 07:16:54 PM 1126 Views
Have you read Coldfire? Legolas - 31/08/2009 11:33:18 PM 1203 Views
Re: Have you read Coldfire? marekj - 31/08/2009 11:41:36 PM 1315 Views
Re: Have you read Coldfire? ascott4321 - 01/09/2009 12:15:48 AM 1191 Views
Ah, yes, now that you mention it. Legolas - 01/09/2009 12:17:41 AM 1382 Views
Re: Something with a good magic system. Jove - 01/09/2009 01:23:07 AM 1304 Views
I really liked the magic in: StoneDogAiel - 08/09/2009 02:23:50 AM 1077 Views
I like what Sanderson did in the Mistborn series *NM* Mossman - 26/09/2009 02:01:55 AM 612 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 1272 Views
Re: Hi, I want a book that seems like it was written on acid? Corporal Crusty - 01/09/2009 07:08:23 AM 1180 Views
Not really sci fi or fantasy Nyrende - 01/09/2009 08:30:45 AM 1305 Views
Try M. John Harrison. *NM* jh - 01/09/2009 01:49:43 PM 616 Views
Move Under Ground by Nick Mamatas kcf - 02/09/2009 12:21:32 AM 1262 Views
Meditations in Green by Stephen Wright Kylia Skydancer - 03/09/2009 10:20:45 AM 1152 Views
Have you read any William S. Burroughs yet? Larry - 07/09/2009 11:12:42 PM 1213 Views
People who say use the phrase "on acid" have rarely tried acid Ouranid - 29/09/2009 03:07:45 AM 1265 Views
Agree with this list... I would have typed one very similar. *NM* Jacob - 01/10/2009 03:21:31 PM 648 Views
Stand-alone novels Comet Sedai - 01/09/2009 02:31:07 AM 1222 Views
Master of Whitestorm ~ Janny Wurts Rebekah - 01/09/2009 01:52:27 PM 1268 Views
Lavinia by Ursula LeGuin. *edit* Chas - 02/09/2009 01:19:54 AM 1087 Views
Here are a few that I enjoyed Bryce - 03/09/2009 03:09:35 AM 1332 Views
Re: Stand-alone novels Kylia Skydancer - 03/09/2009 10:53:46 AM 1245 Views
Well, yes and no and sequels Comet Sedai - 03/09/2009 12:46:50 PM 1187 Views
Re: Well, yes and no and sequels Kylia Skydancer - 03/09/2009 02:18:40 PM 1478 Views
Regarding Tigana (spoilers) Comet Sedai - 03/09/2009 03:33:08 PM 1580 Views
Re: Regarding Tigana (spoilers) Kylia Skydancer - 04/09/2009 01:09:04 AM 1268 Views
Pretty much. *NM* Chas - 04/09/2009 03:22:26 AM 637 Views
By definition almost all of Kay's books are standalones. Chas - 03/09/2009 11:54:16 PM 1131 Views
All except for these. *looks amused* *NM* Kylia Skydancer - 04/09/2009 01:09:57 AM 590 Views
*shrug* I probably should have said half his books are standalones. Chas - 04/09/2009 03:21:25 AM 1171 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 1000 Views
Various Recommendations Meona Goodday - 03/09/2009 06:00:39 AM 1357 Views
hehe, so you like Lois's fantasy too eh? *NM* Kylia Skydancer - 03/09/2009 10:57:37 AM 536 Views
Yep yep! *NM* Meona Goodday - 03/09/2009 01:46:53 PM 642 Views
Have either of you read her Vorkosigan/Barrayar series? *NM* Tashmere - 04/09/2009 09:20:59 PM 549 Views
Nope. Have you? Meona Goodday - 05/09/2009 12:39:14 AM 1400 Views
~Forces self to remain calm and understated~ Tashmere - 05/09/2009 03:22:37 AM 1725 Views
~holds out library card~ Meona Goodday - 05/09/2009 03:34:25 AM 1705 Views
~Grins like a fool~ Tashmere - 06/09/2009 01:54:22 AM 970 Views
Hehehe Meona Goodday - 06/09/2009 04:15:48 AM 1140 Views
I remember you!! Tashmere - 08/09/2009 03:58:53 AM 1123 Views
Re: I remember you!! Meona Goodday - 08/09/2009 02:37:11 PM 1119 Views
Kylia Skydancer - 08/09/2009 07:33:17 AM 1062 Views
You are interesting now that you have finally answered. Tashmere - 08/09/2009 11:20:50 PM 981 Views
I've read Diplomatic Immunity... Kylia Skydancer - 08/09/2009 07:30:52 AM 1045 Views
No, no, no. You have to read them in order! Tashmere - 08/09/2009 11:18:47 PM 1088 Views
Anything similar to Neil Gaiman's American Gods? *NM* Soggy - 07/09/2009 10:34:45 PM 577 Views
Ekaterina Sedia, The Secret History of Moscow Larry - 07/09/2009 11:03:18 PM 1164 Views
Kate Griffin, A Madness of Angels Perdita - 19/10/2009 11:23:43 PM 1370 Views
Since I'm now a big fan of Angela Carter's work... Larry - 07/09/2009 11:04:30 PM 1270 Views
Well... StoneDogAiel - 08/09/2009 02:26:31 AM 1060 Views
No, I haven't read anything by her. jh - 23/09/2009 08:53:27 PM 1276 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 1270 Views
Perhaps. I will see after I finish my project. jh - 28/09/2009 06:19:31 PM 1293 Views
Horror Ouranid - 08/12/2009 03:07:00 PM 1202 Views
Thomas Ligotti! Larry - 11/12/2009 05:32:31 AM 1258 Views
Ray Bradbury's Something Wicked This Way Comes is excellent. Rebekah - 05/06/2010 04:07:26 PM 1043 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 1038 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 565 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 638 Views
These days, people here aren't fans of anything outside of expressing political opinions *NM* Larry - 22/11/2011 12:45:42 AM 559 Views
And Skyrim. Don't forget Skyrim! *NM* rebelaessedai - 08/12/2011 08:02:54 AM 587 Views
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