Best writer (of all times)(poll) - Page 3

Scottith · 06-08-2001, 12:26 AM

Tolkien is the absolute best fantasy writer of all time.

MilamberfromElysium · 06-08-2001, 06:54 PM

Tolkien of course. Closely followed by Raymond E. Feist.
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Bluestar · 06-10-2001, 07:17 PM

George R.R. Martin, Moorcock, Raymond E. Feist. Those are some of my favorites. To be honest I think that there a lot of great writers out there.

Bluestar

Row Firecam · 06-10-2001, 08:21 PM

Tolkien for fantasy, Stephen King for horror, Terry Pratchett for humor, Alistair McLean for action, James Joyce for [uhm] drama and Steve Perry for SciFi

There I jst listed all my favourite authors, although I havn't read a Alistair Mclean book since I was 16, but then I think I read all of his books

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Drake · 06-11-2001, 04:01 AM

of the authors I've read I have to say Robin Hobb is by far the best. yes even better then Tolkien.

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Docjest · 06-13-2001, 02:28 PM

I have always liked Michael Moorcock's Elric series.

dafan · 06-13-2001, 05:17 PM

I have to say Tolkien, Robert Jordan and George R.R Martin... they all give the reading something speciall

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Consuelo · 06-13-2001, 06:04 PM

I really dislike Robert Jordan. His books are far too long and drawn out. They are basically about 600 pages of character development, with 200 pages of actually plot. This is fine for the first couple books of the series, but he does the same thing in the sixth one, "Lord of Chaos," which I'm only reading only beacuse I started the series and I feel I have to read it to conclusion.
As for the best authors, I'd have to say Tolkien and Lewis for fantasy, and H.G. Wells, Asimov, Clarke for sci-fi, and Orwell in general

Melusine · 07-02-2001, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Balgin:
Oh, and for the good old historical stuff, Francis Bacon (aka William Shakespeare),

Oh Gods no, you're not a Baconian are you???

That theory is such utter crap!!!

You have good taste though...mentioning some of my favourite authors

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Alaric · 07-02-2001, 10:58 PM

I would have to say David Eddings. His stories grabed a hold of me and I did not want to put the book down.

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06-08-2001, 12:26 AM	#21
Scottith Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: May 27, 2001 Location: Waxahachie Texas USA Posts: 46	Tolkien is the absolute best fantasy writer of all time.

06-08-2001, 06:54 PM	#22
MilamberfromElysium Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: June 8, 2001 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 24	Tolkien of course. Closely followed by Raymond E. Feist. Now where did I get my user name ????

06-10-2001, 07:17 PM	#23
Bluestar Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: May 24, 2001 Location: Albq Posts: 46	George R.R. Martin, Moorcock, Raymond E. Feist. Those are some of my favorites. To be honest I think that there a lot of great writers out there. Bluestar

06-10-2001, 08:21 PM	#24
Row Firecam Dungeon Master Join Date: May 5, 2001 Location: Candlekeep Posts: 99	Tolkien for fantasy, Stephen King for horror, Terry Pratchett for humor, Alistair McLean for action, James Joyce for [uhm] drama and Steve Perry for SciFi There I jst listed all my favourite authors, although I havn't read a Alistair Mclean book since I was 16, but then I think I read all of his books ------------------ Keldorn's Younger brother

06-11-2001, 04:01 AM	#25
Drake Baaz Draconian Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: ? Age: 40 Posts: 729	of the authors I've read I have to say Robin Hobb is by far the best. yes even better then Tolkien. ------------------ Drake A.K.A. bocaj

06-13-2001, 02:28 PM	#26
Docjest Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: May 24, 2001 Location: Melnibone Posts: 20	I have always liked Michael Moorcock's Elric series.

06-13-2001, 05:17 PM	#27
dafan Avatar Join Date: March 8, 2001 Location: V-vik ostgot, Sweden Posts: 596	I have to say Tolkien, Robert Jordan and George R.R Martin... they all give the reading something speciall ------------------ I'm a protector of good a seeker of truth a symbol of light a man of honor

06-13-2001, 06:04 PM	#28
Consuelo Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: June 10, 2001 Location: Woodstock, Ontario, Canada Posts: 19	I really dislike Robert Jordan. His books are far too long and drawn out. They are basically about 600 pages of character development, with 200 pages of actually plot. This is fine for the first couple books of the series, but he does the same thing in the sixth one, "Lord of Chaos," which I'm only reading only beacuse I started the series and I feel I have to read it to conclusion. As for the best authors, I'd have to say Tolkien and Lewis for fantasy, and H.G. Wells, Asimov, Clarke for sci-fi, and Orwell in general

07-02-2001, 10:58 PM	#30
Alaric Manshoon Join Date: June 24, 2001 Location: Woodland Hills, CA, USA Posts: 227	I would have to say David Eddings. His stories grabed a hold of me and I did not want to put the book down.

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