fantasy – Tanner J. Parsons

A Beginner’s Guide to Terry Pratchett’s Discworld

The Discworld series is unique among fantasy novels not just because of its parody nature, but also due to its structure. Much like the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it consists of multiple subseries featuring characters that cross over with each other regularly. Because the first couple of Discworld novels are often regarded as the least interesting, figuring out how to get into the series can be difficult. The following is a sequence of four novels that I recommend in order to get your feet wet and be on sure footing in terms of series knowledge.

The 10 Greatest Villains in Fantasy Literature

Ah, villains. Where would we be without them? A well-written one can elevate any story to greatness, regardless of the genre. In my experience, the best villains I’ve read about in fantasy are not overwhelming, impersonal forces of evil. Instead, they are the schemers, the ones who are driven by ambition and ruthlessness to get what they want in life. The great villains are those defined by their relationships with others, even though it would be best for them to keep their distance. They have contradictions and flaws like any human being and are actually present in the story. These are the best ones that I have encountered so far.