Faerie Tale

[Elyssandrel]

I really liked this book.
I found it quite scary in places though. Lol.
I thought his use of old folklore interesting as I'm interested in mythology and tales.
Any thoughts on this book?

[Ash]

It's been a long, long time since I read it, but I remember enjoying it. I quite like that kind of blend of genres.

If you like the mix of fantasy, mythology and folklore (especially British) with a little horror thrown in it might be worth checking out Robert Holdstock (specifically Mythago Wood). Another one to check out might be Neil Gaiman's American Gods which straddles the same genres as well (but is quite different).

[Elyssandrel]

Originally Posted by Ash

It's been a long, long time since I read it, but I remember enjoying it. I quite like that kind of blend of genres.

If you like the mix of fantasy, mythology and folklore (especially British) with a little horror thrown in it might be worth checking out Robert Holdstock (specifically Mythago Wood). Another one to check out might be Neil Gaiman's American Gods which straddles the same genres as well (but is quite different).

Thanks for the suggestions. I'll check them out.

[nixie]

It's a long time since I read this,but it is an excellent read.Nothing sweet about these faeries

[Elyssandrel]

Originally Posted by nixie

It's a long time since I read this,but it is an excellent read.Nothing sweet about these faeries

Nothing sweet at all! Those pesky piskies!
(I'm from Cornwall!)

[Void Dragon]

Originally Posted by Elyssandrel

Nothing sweet at all! Those pesky piskies!
(I'm from Cornwall!)

Are you, perhaps, referring to 'Cornish pixies'?

[Foxtale]

Haha, I just got this book from a used bookstore expecting the classic fantasy read, or at best a close carbon-copy of Bitterbynde (though Feist came first I think). Boy was I wrong. Rarely has there been a book I just couldn't put down (apart from the Saga of Seven Suns), and the characters were pretty real, though in another world. I think the only problem was how fast the book breezed over the whole faerie world, and it was disappointing to see them all lose their memories of the events, and lose a bit of character development with it. But it was a great book, combining a bit of Conspiracy Theory of men in black (I spotted the reference, did you?) and traditional faerie myths, which I love to read about.

[Tinuva]

I agree with Foxtale about the disappointments, but they were quite minor for me and i did enjoy this book. I still prefer his other works such as the riftwar series though.

[The Upright Man]

awesome book as i love feist and Irish folk lore mixed with the modern reality of poxy americans in trouble, yet again as i may as well add

[ClintonHammond]

I love the book... And I think it would make a FANTASTIC movie.... sorta "Amityville Horror/The Exorcist meets Labyrinth/Dark Crystal"

[TomServo]

Hey all, I'm a regular on the Martin forums and have been looking through books in the interum between his books. I just picked up this one and am only a little way through it. So far I am enjoying it and want to know how this one ranks among his others. Martin takes a while between his books so I may need some more to get me through the wait.

[Blue Tyson]

Definitely good. One of his best couple.

[Joel007]

I recommend "Magician", and if you like it, the rest of the riftwar books. Some of Feist's finest

[Arutha]

none of feists books would make good movies, plainly because thy would have to cut them down so much it almost wouldnt be worth it. in my opinion every word in his books are just as important to the storyline as the last. for example in shards of a broken crown would they be able to do all the stuff pug does, every battle and every planning scene and every pug vs patrick scene and erik and roo scene. i dont think so and i think everyone here would agree that every part is essential. they would have to make the movie 5 hours long just to make it coherant

[BookStop]

Faerie Tale is one of my top 10 fav books ever! I think it would make a great movie, although as Arutha mentions, they'd have to be darned careful about cutting anything.