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What is most important in a great fantasy novel?
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Amanda Artist Cat
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Jul 01, 2020 03:59AM
Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Six of Crows... There are so many wonderful fantasy books - but what makes them soooo good?
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Imaginative and creative plot, characters, creatures and settings! And magic!
Amelie wrote: "Imaginative and creative plot, characters, creatures and settings! And magic!"Haha, you named 'em all, Amelie!
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the magic system/world-building has to be done well
the characters (I have a thing for characterization)
the plot and writing, because that's what makes people want to read it.
the characters (I have a thing for characterization)
the plot and writing, because that's what makes people want to read it.
I think what makes a fantasy great is that if it reflects a certain aspect of real life. Something I could relate to deeply, something that makes you say "Oh, yes, I get that too!"Whether it's a world that mirrors ours or a way of explaining it in a magical way, as long as it's well-written and well-portrayed, I'll give it 5 stars!
It has to be well-written, have magic, good, lovable characters, hate able villains, and unexpected plot twists.
Plot twist!! Yup, it's a must!
