Something struck me recently about epic fantasy:
1. I would seriously not enjoy a visit to many of these worlds
2. I would neither want to be one of the main characters, nor enjoy their company
It's not intended to be as negative as perhaps it comes across - for example, I'm really enjoying David Gemmell's novels at the moment.
But his characters are people who suffer, are torn and conflicted - and have to deal with regular violence. Not the sort of person I expect to enjoy being, or be around!
And his worlds - well, his historically-based worlds are inspired by periods I would enjoy visiting, simply because I know their wider context outside of the drama of war the writer focuses on. But I don't think I'd enjoy a visit to Dros Delnoch!
So, the question is - are there are any epic fantasy books that anyone here would love to visit?
Additionally, are there any epic fantasy (main characters) that you'd love to meet?
Just curious whether I'm missing out on something.
And, as the title says, I'm talking about epic fantasy.
1. I would seriously not enjoy a visit to many of these worlds
2. I would neither want to be one of the main characters, nor enjoy their company
It's not intended to be as negative as perhaps it comes across - for example, I'm really enjoying David Gemmell's novels at the moment.
But his characters are people who suffer, are torn and conflicted - and have to deal with regular violence. Not the sort of person I expect to enjoy being, or be around!
And his worlds - well, his historically-based worlds are inspired by periods I would enjoy visiting, simply because I know their wider context outside of the drama of war the writer focuses on. But I don't think I'd enjoy a visit to Dros Delnoch!
So, the question is - are there are any epic fantasy books that anyone here would love to visit?
Additionally, are there any epic fantasy (main characters) that you'd love to meet?
Just curious whether I'm missing out on something.
And, as the title says, I'm talking about epic fantasy.