War of the books!

It's the start of a brand new week.

To start us off, I have some more of my favourite books to share with you.


#7 - THE WAR OF THE FLOWERS by TAD WILLIAMS

Before I get started, I just have to say I have read this particular book four times, so you could say it's my favourite book ever. It was also the first one I ever read by the author. This is a portal fantasy novel with a gritty feel to it. Portal fantasy is where a character from the real world passes through to a different world. There are some colourful characters in this book, including a Fairy called Applecore who has quite the mouth on her. It has everything you want in a fantasy book, including a great plot, heroes in the making, villains to despise, mystery, romance, suspense and a few twists to keep you on your toes. In fact, I might start reading it again.

#8 - THE WAR OF THE WORLDS by H. G. WELLS

Of course most of you will have heard this one, as it's one of the most famous classic sci-fi books of all time.  Published in 1898, this was the first book ever to depict an alien invasion. You can feel nothing but admiration for the author for coming up with such a unique idea during the time period. Martians invade Victorian England with advanced technology. It's told in he first person narrative and is presented as if it was a factual account. The entire book is just marvelous, but my favourite part is during the second part titled: 'The Earth Under The Martians', where the narrator and a Curate have taken refuge inside a ruined building. It's the deterioration of the relationship between the two that is quite fascinating, with the Curate becoming increasingly loud and traumatized by the entire situation (Well wouldn't you?) and the narrator has to silence him by knocking him unconscious.
It's a truly brilliant book and if you haven't read then I urge to go out and get a copy. It's one of those books that everyone should read.

Hope you enjoyed those recommendations.

Until the next time.

Take Care

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