Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Books: Fairy Tales and Fantasy




I like reading and I spend a lot of time doing it. One of my favorite authors is Patricia Mckillip. She has been writing fantasy for decades and has a unique and distinctive literary style. Most of her books are fantasy, a sort of adult fairy tale, although she has made a few forays into other genres like science fiction and young adult books.

Some of the things I like about Patricia Mckillip's books. Beautiful imagery. Intricate plots. Poetic languages. Intriguing developments. Her character's also deserve a mention she has a balance between women and men protagonists. She also manages to make her heroes real people who are both strong and good.

The first book I read of hers was Riddle Master of Hed an epic fantasty where she engages in extensive world building. If you are into science fiction more you could start with the novel she wrote in Science Fiction style Fool's Run. Another good starting point to reading Patricia McKillip's books is to start with her children's book The Throme of the Erril of Sherrill. It's a short and sweet story can be enjoyed by both adults and children.

-Olivia
   

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