Chrisam

Dave H says

Chrisam, as a fellow aficionado of the sci/fi fantasy/adventure genres I want to recommend a few of my favorite stories for you to consider adding to your wish list: "Planet of Adventure Collection," Night Lamp," "The Cadwal Chronicles Collection," "The Demon Princes Collection," and the "Lyonesse Trilogy" by Jack Vance, "The First Law Trilogy," "Best Served Cold," and "Heroes" by Joe Abercrombie, "The Grey Mane of Morning" and "Red Moon and Black Mountain" by Joy Chant, "The Maze Runner Trilogy" by James Dashner, "Ender's Game" by Orson Scott Card,
"The Riyria Revelations Series" by Michael J. Sullivan, "The Fourth Realm Travellers Trilogy" by John Twelve Hawks, "The Farseer Apprentice Trilogy" by Robin Hobb, and last but not least "Tales of the Dying Earth" by Jack Vance is perhaps the quintessential collection of sci/fi fantasy/adventure stories ever written by one of the most revered and awarded authors to write in this genre. The words that come to mind when trying to describe his incredible achievement are: wondrous, magnificent, epic, spellbinding, dazzling, exquisite, inventive, eclectic verbiage, magical, elegant, enthralling, engrossing, imaginative, original, mellifluous pacing, atmospheric backdrops, transformational, fantastical storylines! I read the first story in this collection when i was 11 years old and the others in the ensuing years. Over the years I have read the collection over 20 times, each time reflecting on the joy it brings me and its life changing impact on my reading addiction. Just imagine being able to transform written words from your minds eye into life-like visions and you will then understand the sensual impact of Jack Vance's brilliance! Ironically, because of its unique qualities I have always been protective and therefore reluctant to expose this truly fabulous literary experience to others for fear of diminishing its value to me...a misguided supposition I know, but true never-the-less. So, if you want to take a journey into the unknown and wander through the beautiful worlds as penned by a master scribe then you will want to read this incredible collection of stories and revel in their beatific perfection. Storytelling at its best; a masterpiece......Enjoy and READ ON...

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