Rothfussians discussion

I was just curious about something. I know we are all HUGE fans of KKC or we probably wouldn't be here.

So what is the book or books, you just cannot get enough of? You have reread and reread the book until the cover has fallen off - type of reading.

Mine is actually a classic called Return of the Native by Thomas Hardy. Others include: Harry Potter series and ASOIAF

I actually only just read Harry Potter, but imagine it'll be something I read and rearead with my son.

Prior to The Wise Man's Fear, the only book I'd devoted this much time and attention to was Neuromancer by William Gibson.

It's not fantasy but Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon, is officially one of my favorites. I haven't read his follow ups to it but the first one is fine as a stand alone and its basically amazing. Lain Coubert is a character that has me racing through the novel everytime even though I know the ending.

And Count of Monte Cristo is a big favorite of mine as well. It basically has everything a perfect novel should have and I spend a lot of time envying Alexandre Dumas even though he's dead.

American Gods.

words escape me. this single book is as good as all of KKC. but I would never trade one for the others.

I tend to reread a lot, being poor and unable to buy new books much, but there are a few which are dear to my heart.

YA Tamora Pierce's Lioness quartet. This is a young YA that I read when I was 13 and is very nostalgic (but good!) for me.

Fantasy: Liveship Traders by Robin Hobb. See this has been mentioned in another thread, I think possibly this is where I really started to plunge into fantasy (after childhood readings of Tolkien, CS Lewis)

Kushiels Trilogy by Jacqueline Carey

Faerie Tale by Raymond E Fiest. Weirdly another from my childhood. That and The Magic Cottage by James Herbert.

A couple of collections which I've been introduced to in the last 5 years (though with odd single story previous') and are definately now firmly in the rereaders:

The Bloody Chamber by Angela Carter
Metamorphasis (& other tales) by Franz Kafka

I know its a cliche but i reread Lord of the rings and harry potter series quit often.

But i have to say that my favorite books are Moby dick,Tender is the night and Vernon god little ( personal thing mostly though its a wonderful book).

I stil have so much books i still need to read but i imagine i will also reread the Malazan books at one point or another.

Neither of these are fantasy, but I reread them all the time:The Perks of Being a Wallflower and The Lover's Dictionary

A lot of these I am unfamiliar with. I will have to look into them as possibles on my to-read list.

I have read American Gods and want to read again. Ions, I agree it left me speechless as well.

Ashley, some of yours I believe I have heard of before and wanted to read. I have a lot of the authors' names bounce around on the threads too.

Amber Count of Monte Cristo is such a great classic piece of lit. I remember reading the book after I saw the movie that came out in the late 90's. I have wanted to reread it because there is so much I forget over time.

Darcy, did you see the movie? If so how did it compare to the book? Just curious. Perks of Being a Wallflower is on my to read list though.

Oh yah, I remember when that movie came out too. It was a little short for my taste (especially the prison stint, since that's one of my favorite parts) but it got a lot of people to read one of my favorites, so I can't complain. I like a lot of Dumas' writing though. He's just plain epic in terms of adventure stories.

If you read the Kushiel Trilogy (been considering that one myself) I'm pretty sure Felicia Day did an opinion vlog on them for Vaginal Fantasy. Might be worth a watch when you finish them. Or if Ashley hasn't seen it, she might be interested. I didn't watch them (since I hadn't read them) so I can't attest to how good they are, but I do enjoy Vaginal Fantasy when I've read the book.

@Jessica Yes, I did see the movie. Typically I'm super critical of book to movie adaptations, but I loved this one. Probably because the author wrote the screenplay, chose the music, and directed it. I highly recommend reading the book and then seeing the movie.

I added quite a few books Ashley listed just now. Kushiel's Trilogy seemed very intriguing. I will be picking that up for sure. I just have to read faster so I can get through all of the books on my list.

I hope to read The Perks of Being a Wallflower this year. You have pretty much sealed the deal for me, Darcy. :)

Ender's Game
Dune
Riddle-Master: The Complete Trilogy

Very appropriate thread as I am reading KKC again right now :) (6th and 4th times respectively)

all my David Gemmell books get read on rotation at some point each year and usually magician by Raymond e feist ...though my most read book of all time is probably the autobiography of malcolm x by alex Haley..I just find his story fascinating.

Oh Dune! Haven't read that in ages...thats a great saga. I actually didn't mind the movies either.

every year, I will make a point to listen (as I prefer Audiobooks to physical books...I'm a horrible reader) to; American Gods, Hogfather, A Night in the Lonesome October... and quite possible KKC (I don't want to read the first two again until I know when 3 is coming out, but there isn't anyway of knowing. lmao)

Well, I read on Pat's blog today that he at least intends to work on it relatively soon....

That was a relief. Though still no publication date in sight.

Any time he says book 3 on there I almost pee myself in anticipation.

American Gods was a great book! Wonderful characters, an interesting premise, and even a twist I didn't expect at the end. I really liked reading the parts that took place in Wisconsin and Minnesota since I grew up/live in that area.

I'm actually reading the third book in the Kushiel Trilogy right now. I love the heroine! However, I have a confession. I did something while reading Kushiel's Dart (the first book) that I NEVER do.

I skimmed.

Carey does a LOT of worldbuilding at the beginning of Kushiel's Dart. The first part of the book is loaded with details about the religion and political intrigue of Terre D'Ange. Though these details are pertinent to the story, it was a little too much too early for me. That said, I plan on reading this series again at some point in the future and look forward to all those little details on my second read through.

The Count of Monte Cristo! Love.

I don't reread too much, there's so many books too read and so few time that I rarely go back to books I've already read, although I do it from time to time. I love the two Jurassic Park books, I reread them only because I was learning German and wanted to practice with it. I've reread Brave New World, which is amazing as well. I'm probably gonna reread at least the last Game of Thrones book and both, Name of the Wind and Wise Man's Fear once the third is on the horizon.

I read Dune...it is quite nice. I loved the first one, and although the second one was good too (not like the first one), I didn't keep reading the saga. And I've always wanted to read Ender's Game, but for one reason or another I haven't done it yet.

Jason wrote: "Ender's Game
Dune
Riddle-Master: The Complete Trilogy

Very appropriate thread as I am reading KKC again right now :) (6th and 4th times respectively)"

All great books/series.

My personal go-to books when I'm in the mood for a re-read.

The Amber Series by Roger Zelazny

The Chronicles of Prydain by Lloyd Alexander

LOTR and the Silmarillion by Tolkien

Bill wrote: "Jason wrote: "Ender's Game
Dune
Riddle-Master: The Complete Trilogy

Very appropriate thread as I am reading KKC again right now :) (6th and 4th times respectively)"

All great books/series.

My pe..."

I'd never be able to reread the Silmarillion...I barely made it through the first time around :p the rest of his books are of course great.

Mauricio wrote: "I don't reread too much, there's so many books too read and so few time that I rarely go back to books I've already read, although I do it from time to time. I love the two Jurassic Park books, I r..."

I am actually reading Brave New World in April with a book group on goodreads. I am excited about it. I have heard nothing but positive things about it.

Jessica wrote: "Mauricio wrote: "I don't reread too much, there's so many books too read and so few time that I rarely go back to books I've already read, although I do it from time to time. I love the two Jurassi..."

You'll enjoy it very much, it's one of the most plausible dystopian books I've read. I'll stop there so it'll all be a surprise for you!

@bill. +10points for Amber.

I love zelazny, and think it's a shame he doesn't seem as well known (at least among my friends...and most strangers)

You re-read ASOIAF? They really dragged for me, in the end I was reading to complete not for pleasure.

I have quite a few. Anything by Brandon Sanderson is pure gold. Also, Peter V. Brett's Painted man onwards are good but I'm not obsessed with them. Robin Hobbs trilogies are brilliant, currently re-reading them all and love them.

Watchmen by Alan Moore. I read it once every month. Words don't do justice to the awesomeness of this piece of art.

Chris, i love ASOIAF. The characters are so rich and is what made that series so addicting for me. Can't Getty enough of it.

Rahul, i read watchmen about 5 years ago. I thought it was an incredible story. I should read that again. It's interesting what new things you notice in a story with a reread. Your mind isn't just reading the story but mine kind of reminisces about the times i have ref it before. I get lost in it but in a different way.

LOL! I've own Silmarillion for about 15years now and still haven't read it...I think I should probably get on that. On a side note, it still looks brand new.

I was pretty much just sad I'm getting old enough to say I owned something for 15 years. !?!

Anyway @Chris, I loved ASOIAF all the way through FFC, but once I hit DWD it suddenly came to screeching hault for me. I just didn't give a shit anymore. None of the characters were compelling me forward except Jaime and Arya by that time and they are not frequent enough POV's in that book. I didn't even give two craps about Jon's ending. Which is weird because I really liked his character until after book three.

Amber wrote: "It's not fantasy but Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon, is officially one of my favorites. I haven't read his follow ups to it but the first one is fine as a stand alone and its basically am..."

My brother read the follow ups and regretted it... I actually own the first book but I haven't read it yet

Really?
Thats interesting.

I can attest that you don't need to read the follow ups to enjoy the first. So maybe just stick with the one. I thought it was amazing. I'd recommend it to anyone, I couldn't put it down my first read through.

Lord of chaos from wheel of time purely for dumai's well and the fires of heaven from Wot as well. Both just have some epic scenes. I imagine a memory of light will be the same, many rereads.

Not a huge feist fan but I read the serpent war saga a few times.

Gemmills legend too many times.

I dig red dragon every now and then by far harris's best book.

Hamilton's Pandora's star and Judas Unchained.

Amber wrote: "LOL! I've own Silmarillion for about 15years now and still haven't read it...I think I should probably get on that. On a side note, it still looks brand new.

I was pretty much just sad I'm get..."

The Silmarillion is a lot to digest, but it's required reading for any LOTR fan in my opinion. There are many, many just simply, for lack of a better word, epic passages.

Beren holding the hand that had held the Silmaril in front of Thingol.

Feanor surrounded by Balrogs. (Keep in mind Gandalf had a hard time with just one.)

Morgoth entering Arda for the first time, like a moving mountain.

LOTR fans *need* to read this book. IMHO of course. :o

I did enjoy LOTR, though I always liked Hobbit best. It's probably worth the read though, as you say. I'd probably even like it, since backstory and world building are usually my favorite things in Epic Fantasy. Sounds like that is what Silmarillion focuses on a lot from what I've read about it.

Eh, you know reading lists though, mine are about never ending...though actually owning a copy should bump it up the list.

Steven Brust's Dragaera (Vlad Taltos) series. I reread it regularly.

Where The Red Fern Grows. I reread that, White Fang and Holes a few times, but KKC is my only love now.

<3 White Fang.

Jack London is one my childhood favorites.

Dragonlance saga, let me burn with shame but it's true.

No need to feel shamed Ivanesca. Its classic fantasy. I feel partial to the Forgotton Realms books at times. There style of writing is pretty far from perfect but they do have some amazing characters.

I forgot to mention Akira. I know its a grapic novel/Manga. But its a little slice of brilliance.

well besides KKC I should also mention Don Quixote and The Witcher saga, but if you make me point at a book that I've read more than 10 times I have to admit that it's probably one of the Dragonlance saga.

Cool that you mention the Witcher saga. I bought the books ( only two so far in English unfortunately) after playing the games. One of the greatest fantasy inspired worlds. Geralt is awesome.

Yennefer is my all-time-favourite female character. She influenced my personality a lot.
You should keep reading them, there is the greatest plot-twist of all plot-twists in the last one. Also ridiculously awesome new companions. Gosh I miss

Unfortunately only the last wish (Ostatnie życzenie) and the Blood of elfs (Krew elfów ) are published in English. Kind of sucks but it is taking the publisher forever to get around to the translations.

I have read that some kind souls made the translation on the fan forum so i might dip into those after i finish with Thomas Covenant.

I really do hope the will incorporate Yennefer in the third game.I only saw her in flashbacks until now.

BTW was the television series any good?

Yeah probably because Sapkowski's language is very original and has little to do with common language... shame that you won't be able to read it in original, I'm sure it lacks his spark.
I also can't wait to see Yenn and finally dump Triss. Glad that they incorporated the Lodge. Also I've heard that Ciri's going to be in the game O.O
NO don't touch the TV series we don't talk about it it never existed NO DON'T THINK ABOUT IT

Lol thx for the info...the pictures looked a little dodgy so i thought i should ask.

I actually have a buddy that is Polish (well half his mother is but he speaks it fluently).But he is not a fan of fantasy at all so i doubt he would be willing to delve into the books.

Agree with you Latifah. A song of fire and ice is great. I read through them back to back and the was reread them all again when a dance of dragons came out.

My only slight criticsm pertains to a feast for crows, not really up to par with the rest of them. In my humble opinion.

I was kinda dissapointed with the witcher books actually, loved both games and the story in them. Actually what I did like and was surprised by was the amount or Irish lore in the books.

I freaking love Irish lore as well Ancapaillmor.

See that Malazan book of the fall are among your favorite books. Obviously you have a great taste in books.

Anything comparable that you can recommend?

Felix wrote: "I freaking love Irish lore as well Ancapaillmor.

See that Malazan book of the fall are among your favorite books. Obviously you have a great taste in books.

Anything comparable that you can reco..."

Esslemonts stuff, set in the same world, any of abercrombies books, reading Brent weeks at the moment and liking him, sanderson is putting out some great stuff at the moment. Do I need to mention the Wheel of time, can be bland at times but hands down the best central plot there is with a magnificent history and just some totally epic scenes.

Loved the malazan books, only read 2 of esslemonts books and must read erriksons anomander rake books.

Latifah wrote: "A Game of Thrones. I just read A Song of Ice and Fire a while back, and I swear to you, I glided through the pages with excitement and wonder that overwhelmed me."

Great series of books! I had the exact same excitement when I read them. I am going to be rereading them later this year with someone from another group I am in on here. I am so excited. I hope after that, to reread KKC. I can't keep up with all the theories on here because it has been about 2 years since I read them both.