Great video! I largely agree with your nine points for what makes a fantasy book good to me. I think the biggest for me are (1) having an interesting world with rich history and mythology, (2) having magic involved in the story in some way, (3) an interesting and believable story, (4) that there are some likable characters - I don't need to like ask the characters but at least some. And picking my favourite fantasy books is hard, but Lord of the Rings and the Discworld books would be up there!
@thenostalgicdragonbooks that's great to hear! There are many different story lines within the 40ish discworld books, so definitely look up a guide on the best starting points. I'd recommend Small Gods or Guards! Guards! Which are both great starting points. I think the Discworld or Terry Pratchett wikipedia page has an info graphic with the suggested starting points and storylines, or you can easily google it.
Great video! I largely agree with your nine points for what makes a fantasy book good to me. I think the biggest for me are (1) having an interesting world with rich history and mythology, (2) having magic involved in the story in some way, (3) an interesting and believable story, (4) that there are some likable characters - I don't need to like ask the characters but at least some. And picking my favourite fantasy books is hard, but Lord of the Rings and the Discworld books would be up there!
Interesting to hear your thoughts! I am thinking of reading a discworld book during Christmas.
@thenostalgicdragonbooks that's great to hear! There are many different story lines within the 40ish discworld books, so definitely look up a guide on the best starting points. I'd recommend Small Gods or Guards! Guards! Which are both great starting points. I think the Discworld or Terry Pratchett wikipedia page has an info graphic with the suggested starting points and storylines, or you can easily google it.
Thanks! I will look into that. Have a nice day!