Top 10 Fantasy Novels of All Time
Fantasy novels always had their popularity among readers due to their breath-taking description and out of box stories. Over time, we have seen various writers coming up with a wide variety of novels through which they have gathered praise from both audience and critics.
Below we look at the top 10 fantasy novels of all time—
- A GAME OF THRONES by George R. R. Martin
A Game of Thrones was first published in 1996, and since then its popularity has only increased. It is truly a beautiful description of love, betrayal, ambition and magic. It is a set up in a fictitious world, which is hit by a catastrophe, and it is witnessing the fiercest battles of conflict in the lust of power. The complex yet beautiful narrative by the author puts this book in the must-read book list of yours.
- ASSASSIN’S APPRENTICE by Robin Hobb
Assassin’s Apprentice was published in the year 1995 and was the first part of the Farseer Trilogy by the same author. It deals with the story of a boy named Fitz who is being treated as an outcast by all the royalty except by the King Shrewd who is secretly training the art of assassins. As Fitz enters his manhood, new dangers start emerging in the state, and Fitz encounters them. Will he be successful in his mission or not?
The truly mesmerising narrative skill of the author makes it a must-read for all thriller-loving readers.
- JONATHAN STRANGE AND MR. NORRELL by Susanna Clarke
Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell were published in 2004 and was the debut novel of the author. The story is about 19th century England during the Napoleonic wars where two men named Jonathan Strange and Gilbert Novell have brought back the forgotten knowledge of magic which once existed in England. It takes the reader into a journey, which surely blows one’s mind with the unimaginative narrative technique. This book is sure to become one of the classic collections of fantasy novel books of all time.
- HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER’S STONE by J K Rowling
Harry Potter and the sorcerer’s stone is the first book of the Harry Potter series written by J K Rowling. It is placed in the fictitious world of wizards and humans where the former hides its true nature from the latter. It deals with a boy named Harry Potter who lives with his uncle and aunt when he discovers on his eleventh year that he is a wizard. The novel beautifully depicts the story of friendship and love and at the same time depicting how love always wins over evil. The book has gained widespread popularity among all age groups and will surely find its place in your must-read book list.
- THE LORD OF THE RINGS by J R. R. Tolkien
The Lord of the Rings is one of the most popular names one might find because of its high popularity. It was first published in 1954, and since then it has not lost its charm due to its magnificent descriptive style. It deals with the story of a young Frodo Baggins who protects the One Ring from the Dark Lord who has intended to rule the world with the help of the power of the Rings. The fact that the series has not lost its place in the best books list of its readers is enough reason to interest you to read these books.
- TIGANA by Guy Gavriel Kay
Tigana is an extravagantly written story based on the times of renaissance in Italy and the heart touching struggle of a group of people wanting to be free. It is a widely popular book with good reviews from both readers and critics. It is a beautiful portrayal of good and evil and makes it a must-read for especially those who wish to know the rich cultural heritage of Italy, which is reflected in it.
- THE GOLDEN COMPASS by Philip Pullman
The Golden Compass known as Northern lights in some countries was published in 1995, which was set up in a parallel universe, and it deals with the story of a young girl, Lyra who is on a journey to the Arctic in search of her friend Roger Parslow and Uncle Lord Asriel. The novel has an extraordinary technique of storytelling, which mesmerises the readers and makes it a must-read book for all those who like fantasy genre books.
- THE DARK TOWER by Stephen King
The Dark Tower is a series of 8 books which is based around the life of Roland of Gilead and his thrilling journey towards the mysterious Dark Tower. It is a masterpiece, which is perfectly depicted by the author with his unique yet intriguing portrayal of the character in the novel. It has been widely appreciated by all sections and should find a place in your wishlist.
- MISTBORN by Brandon Sanderson
Mistborn is a trilogy by Brandon Sanderson based on a world called Scadrial where the Dark Lord has gained power, and the world is in wait of new hope. It has widespread appreciation from both critics and readers because of the extraordinary portrayal of each character. The unique and definite portrayal of each character makes the book a must-read for all types of readers.
- GARDEN OF THE MOON by Steven Erikson
Garden of the Moon by Steven Erikson is first of 10 ten novels published in 1999 which portrays the story of Malazan empire and the struggle for power among various sections. It has a breathtaking description with a powerful storytelling technique, which makes the reader read the novel cover to cover. The exceedingly well-written and thought-provoking methodology of writing makes it a must-read for fantasy-loving readers.
Novels have always been an attraction for the readers. The readers always love especially the Fantasy novels. The creativity and ideas used in Fantasy Novels are commendable. More and more Fantasy Novels are coming up in the near future. They have created a separate space in the minds of the readers.
