Despite the fact that social networks have long surpassed books in popularity, reading is still the best way to relax, relax, and get away from reality. Perhaps one of the most talked about genres is fantasy. There are few such people who are indifferent to him. He has many fans, but no less opponents.
There is an opinion that fantasy does not like the one who did not read it. Partly true. If you also think that fantasy is only “Harry Potter” and “Twilight”, then it's time to reconsider your opinion and get to know the genre better.
We bring to your attention a list of the 10 best fantasy genre books for 2019-2020: a rating based on reader reviews. It will help you understand that fantasy works can be different, respectively, everyone can choose a book to their taste. Let's get started.
List
- 10. “Strange weather”, Joe Hill
- 9. “Happiness is a warm starship,” James Tiptree Jr.
- 8. “The Beast and the Beasts,” Barbara Morrigan
- 7. The Seventh Execution, Stephen Donaldson
- 6. “Forest of Mythago. Lavondisse, Robert Holdstock
- 5. The Witchwood Crown, Ted Williams
- 4. “Pestilence, death apprentice,” Terry Pratchett
- 3. “Lava border”, Alex Orlov
- 2. “Book of swords”
- 1. The Child Abductor, Gerald Brom
10. “Strange weather”, Joe Hill
Joe Hill is the son of Stephen King, and that’s it. Most of his books are written in the dark fantasy genre. If you like dark stories, be sure to get acquainted with the work of this author.
«Strange weather"Is a collection of short stories, there are four in total:
- Snapshots
- "Charged"
- "On high"
- "Rain"
Each story has its own main character, they have no connection. A boy, a single mother, a lesbian, a man - they all fall into difficult situations and it only depends on them whether they can fix it.
9. “Happiness is a warm starship,” James Tiptree Jr.
The identity of this author has long been hidden from the public. He was awarded awards and prizes, but he did not come to presentations. Only after a while, everyone found out that James Tiptree Jr. - This is Alice Hastings Bradley. The books of this writer deserve attention, as they are distinguished by a unique authorial style.
«Happiness is a warm spaceship"Tells about the near future. The resources of the Earth are exhausted and people are forced to look for another planet suitable for life. They build a spaceship (from what is) and recruit a team. Will they cope with their task, because the future depends on them ...
8. “The Beast and the Beasts,” Barbara Morrigan
The action of the book takes place in a fantasy world. Not only magicians and wizards live there, there are ordinary people with their vices.
The main character "Monster and monsters"Pathologist Takuta. He has a unique ability, he can see the past of the dead, barely touching them. In order not to become an outcast in society, he carefully hides his gift. Once a girl gets on Takuta’s table, she died in a battle with a monster. Touching it means seeing another world where there is no place for everyday life ...
7. The Seventh Execution, Stephen Donaldson
A novel by an American writer about a terrible war between two kingdoms. Amika and Belleger have been at enmity for several centuries. During this time, rivers of blood were shed. Each side has its own spellcasters who send executions to the enemy.
Amiki find an ancient book and learn about the existence of Seventh execution. From now on, enemy spells do not work, Bellegers are defenseless. The eldest son of the king must find a book and rid his country of witchcraft, otherwise soon there will be no trace of it. Prince Bifalt sets off. A little time will pass and he will understand that he is a pawn in someone else's game ...
6. Lavondiss ”, Robert Holdstock
«Mythago Forest. Lavondiss"- a novel by an English writer, which belongs to the genre of" mythological fantasy. "
Rayhope Forest is a fictional world, an ancient forest country, parallel to the Universe. Four paths lead to this mysterious place, without knowing them, it is impossible to get here.
Brothers Christian and Stephen will try to do this, they want to find out the secret of their deceased father. This is the first part of the novel, which, in essence, is just an introduction. The reader gets acquainted with the Mythago Forest.
The second part tells of a girl named Tallis. She lives the stories of antiquity and does not belong to the world of people ...
5. The Witchwood Crown, Ted Williams
The novel is part of the Order of the Manuscript series, but even if you have not read the previous books, everything will be clear. World of Light Arda. King Simon ruled here for 30 years, but age takes its toll. Prophetic dreams no longer visit the king, allies die, and more and more traitors.
Meanwhile, the Queen of the Norn wakes up in the North. She wants to destroy the world of people, she just needs to capture an artifact - witchwood crown. This is not difficult, because she has her own army of magicians and sorcerers. To help Simon comes his grandson Morgan, he is the heir to the throne and must defend his country.
4. “Pestilence, death apprentice,” Terry Pratchett
«Pestilence death student"- a novel from the famous series" Flat World ". The main character is a guy named Mor. His father, a farmer, understands that his son does not have any abilities for this business and gives him an apprentice.
That's just the tenant of Mora becomes Death itself. His teacher, the Bony Reaper, is tired of his job; he gladly transfers some of his responsibilities to Mora. The guy, in turn, enthusiastically takes up the braid.
A meeting with the young princess Kelly changes his life. Pestilence falls in love, but after a while he finds out that he must kill Kelly. He is trying to rectify the situation and sends death to another person. Can he save his beloved from death?
3. “Lava border”, Alex Orlov
The work of Russian science fiction writer "Lava border"Tells the story of an agent of the Imperial Security Service, Thomas Brain. The senior management sends him to continuing education courses.
Thomas is an experienced agent, everyone who worked with him knows that this guy does not need training. Brain is also confident in his abilities, so he begins to suspect that he aroused the interest of several services and intelligence departments of the empire. You don’t have to wait long: the hunt for Thomas begins ...
2. “Book of swords”
«Book of swords"Is a collection of works by various authors: George Martin, Garth Nyx, Ellen Kashner, Rich Larson and others. It was created by renowned editor Gardner Dozua. He tried to collect stories and tales of the best writers of the fantasy genre.
These works have something in common, the main idea is the sword, a dangerous weapon. Each story has its own master, who masterfully owns it. It should be noted that all events take place in fictional fantasy worlds.
Each reader will find a work to their liking; these are 16 stories from 16 authors who are completely different.
1. The Child Abductor, Gerald Brom
Gerald is a versatile person. He writes books, makes films, creates professional illustrations.
His book "Kidnapper"Is the story of the" other "Peter Pan. Like all others, he has a dark side. Everyone knows that he was a captain on the Island of Lost Children. Peter learned to be cruel at that time. Only with his permission, the children could eat and sleep. He allowed them to satisfy their natural needs, but sometimes for fun. Pan scoffed at the boys.
Many years passed, Peter's behavior changed for the worse. He, as before, lures children to his island. That's just the expectations of the abducted are not met. This is a gray and withering island where the Devil tribe (as the children call themselves) must fight for their lives. Soon Nick gets here. Peter saved him from death, but there’s something more awful ahead of the boy ...