Category Archives: Fantasy

The Best of Stephen R. Donaldson

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Stefan (Far Beyond Reality)

Stephen R. Donaldson will probably always be best known for his novels: the epic fantasy series The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant, the wonderful fantasy diptych Mordant’s Need, and — my personal favorite — the dark science fiction Gap Cycle. However, … Continue reading →

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Stormed Fortress by Janny Wurts

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Stefan (Far Beyond Reality)

Here’s my review of Stormed Fortress, a great novel by one of my favorite fantasy authors, Janny Wurts. I’ve reviewed the entire Wars of Light and Shadow series in the past, but I am reposting this review here because it’s … Continue reading →

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Seven Princes by John R. Fultz

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Stefan (Far Beyond Reality)

Trimesqua, King of Yaskatha, is murdered by Emhathyn, an ancient wizard who raises the dead to kill everyone in the palace. The young Prince D’zan manages to escape, helped by his faithful bodyguard Olthacus the Stone, and sets out on … Continue reading →

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Stories of Your Life and Others by Ted Chiang

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Stefan (Far Beyond Reality)

In his review of Ted Chiang’s brilliant short story collection Stories of Your Life and Others in The Guardian, China Miéville mentions the “humane intelligence […] that makes us experience each story with immediacy and Chiang’s calm passion.” The oxymoron … Continue reading →

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