Best Fantasy Books Compared
From epic world-building to cozy adventures, Jim compares the greatest fantasy novels. Whether you want a 1,000-page doorstop or a quick escape, find your next quest here.
| Book | Rating |
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 A Game of Thrones | 4/5
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 The Name of the Wind | 4/5
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 The Way of Kings | 5/5
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 The Hobbit | 5/5
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 The Color of Magic | 3/5
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 The Lies of Locke Lamora | 4/5
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Jim's Quick Takes
A Game of Thrones
"Jim needs to warn you upfront: do NOT get attached to anyone. Martin has a reputation for ruthlessness and he earned every bit of it. That said, the w..."
Read full review →The Name of the Wind
"Rothfuss writes prose so beautiful Jim wanted to eat the pages (and almost did). Kvothe's story sucks you in like a wormhole — pun absolutely intended..."
Read full review →The Way of Kings
"One thousand and seven pages. Jim's little worm body is exhausted and he regrets NOTHING. Sanderson's magic system is the most creative thing since sl..."
Read full review →The Hobbit
"The OG fantasy adventure. Jim reads this one every year when the leaves start to turn, curled up in his burrow with a cup of tea and a warm blanket. T..."
Read full review →The Color of Magic
"Welcome to the Discworld, where the rules of reality are more like suggestions. Pratchett's debut Discworld novel is a love letter to (and gentle roas..."
Read full review →The Lies of Locke Lamora
"Ocean's Eleven meets Renaissance fantasy, and Jim is HERE for it. Locke Lamora is the cleverest, most charming scoundrel since Kvothe, and the cons he..."
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