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The Best Fantasy Novels of the last 100 Years

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While the idea of fantasy has changed in the last century, the fascination with the genre has only grown. But which books have - and will - stand the test of time?

Rated 28 points - posted 14 years ago by thewordwarrior in category Books.

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1.

The Hitchiker's Guide to the Galaxy

Probably the most original sci/fi Fantasy novel ever, and highly amusing at the same time.

40 points - added 14 years ago by thewordwarrior -

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The Restraunt at the End of the Universe by Douglas Adams

Book two of the Hitchiker's Guide to the Galaxy series. Now you can know exactly what happened when they decided to get hungry.

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The Hobbit by Tolkien

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Life, the Universe and Everything

Book three of the Hitchiker's Guide to the Galaxy Trilogy - but in nowise the end of the series. You'll fall in love with Arthur Dent and Co. All over again.

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The Fellowship of the Rings by JRR Tolkien

The book that started it all - and on which so much fantasy for the next 70 years has been based. Definitely top of the list.

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The Belgariad Series - David Eddings

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A Game of Thrones by George R. R. Martin

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The Twin Towers by JRR Tolkien

The second book in the immortal Lord of the Rings series. The books, by the way blow the move, good as it was, out of the water.

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The Return of the King by JRR Tolkien

The Third book in the immortal Lord of the Rings trilogy, this book has stood the test of time and generations of readers interest and criticism.

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Good Omens by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchet

A dynamic duo teams up to provide one of the funniest fantasies ever written - definitely a top-of -the-list for fantasy lovers.

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Mostly Harmless by Douglass Adams

Adams brings the Hitchiker's Guide to the Galaxy trilogy to a close with book number five. The way the universe COULD be.

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So Long and Thanks for All the Fish by Douglass Adams

The fourth book in the Hitchiker's Guide to the Galaxy Trilogy. I know. Makes you want to read it, doesn't it?

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13.

Stardust by Neil Gaiman

An original fairy tale with a twist that leaves your eyes popping and your heart smiling.

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14.

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

14 points - added 14 years ago by thewordwarrior - 3 comments

Comments:

There is nothin better than Harry Potter. If u r plannin on readin something read it without any second thoughts.. start it straightaway

Added 13 years ago by guest, 0 points

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the best books I would say that have ever been written , why in a century, in all of English history. It is idiotic, stupid and a work of jealousy to rate them low.

Added 14 years ago by Singh_Harmeet, 0 points

Harry Potter is the best !! if you rated it down you are stuuuuuuuppppppppppppiiiiiiiiiiiddddddddd!!!

Added 14 years ago by guest, 0 points

15.

Neverland

A modern-day fairy tale, with a bit of mystery and enchantment and stark realism thrown into the mix. Makes you smile. Makes you frown. Makes you sit down and think.

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16.

Small Gods by Terry Pratchett

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Johnathan Strange & Mr. Norell by Susanna Clarke

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Saddam City

It the best literature’s novel about the prison, and humanity them wrote in all the history of the world

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American Gods by Neil Gaiman

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Spirits in the Wires by Charles de Lint

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Threshold by Sarah Douglass

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The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood

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Thud! by Terry Pratchett

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Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency by Douglas Adams

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25.

The Pretty Little Liars Series by Sara Sheppard

These books are full of suspense. When you think it's over, there's a new twist added. Sara Sheppard does a fabulous job connecting to the reader's need for drama. She knows how to grab a reader's attention and keep it. Anyone who hasn't read the books really needs to before they watch the series on TV. The books really are the best thing I have ever read in my entire life.

1 point - added 13 years ago by guest - 1 comment

Comments:

Ew. Just teen trash.

Added 10 years ago by Lily Rose , 0 points

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The War of the Flowers by Tad Williams

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Johnathan Livingston Seagull by Richcard Bach

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28.

The Enchantress

0 points - added 11 years ago by Mars Ultor - 1 comment

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Mars should live so should Odin, Hel, and Prometheus.

Added 11 years ago by Mars Ultor, 0 points