I think there is a general consensus that, over the years, heroic fantasy has porked out a bit. What used to be lean, mean tales of adventure have become bloated, overbearing doorstops. In his candid article, Seán Harnett examines this very problem and swings the accusation as to the cause of it from Tolkien to Moorcock. And just don't get him started on Robert Jordan.

This is a refreshing read if for no other reason than Harnett is not afraid to slam what he thinks is tripe. The guy just doesn't mince words.

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Posted by John DeNardo at Wednesday March 30, 2005 at 12:15 AM
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