Best Fantasy of the 20th Century

1.
The Lord of the Rings
The Lord of the Rings 4.54 avg rating — 716,467 ratings
2.
The Hobbit, or There and Back Again
The Hobbit, or There and Back Again 4.29 avg rating — 4,345,592 ratings
3.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Harry Potter, #1)
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Harry Potter, #1) 4.47 avg rating — 11,063,333 ratings
4.
The Fellowship of the Ring (The Lord of the Rings, #1)
The Fellowship of the Ring (The Lord of the Rings, #1) 4.40 avg rating — 3,050,703 ratings
5.
The Return of the King (The Lord of the Rings, #3)
The Return of the King (The Lord of the Rings, #3) 4.58 avg rating — 1,004,396 ratings
6.
A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire, #1)
A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire, #1) 4.45 avg rating — 2,673,805 ratings
7.
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Harry Potter, #3)
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Harry Potter, #3) 4.58 avg rating — 4,677,163 ratings
8.
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Chronicles of Narnia, #1)
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Chronicles of Narnia, #1) 4.24 avg rating — 3,058,841 ratings
9.
The Two Towers (The Lord of the Rings, #2)
The Two Towers (The Lord of the Rings, #2) 4.50 avg rating — 1,084,124 ratings
10.
The Chronicles of Narnia (The Chronicles of Narnia, #1-7)
The Chronicles of Narnia (The Chronicles of Narnia, #1-7) 4.28 avg rating — 694,077 ratings
11.
The Golden Compass (His Dark Materials, #1)
The Golden Compass (His Dark Materials, #1) 4.03 avg rating — 1,594,181 ratings
12.
Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch
Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch 4.25 avg rating — 809,788 ratings
13.
The Silmarillion
The Silmarillion 4.03 avg rating — 325,001 ratings
14.
The Earthsea Trilogy (Earthsea Cycle, #1-3)
The Earthsea Trilogy (Earthsea Cycle, #1-3) 4.28 avg rating — 21,562 ratings
15.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Harry Potter, #2)
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Harry Potter, #2) 4.43 avg rating — 4,348,835 ratings
16.
Watership Down (Watership Down, #1)
Watership Down (Watership Down, #1) 4.09 avg rating — 499,154 ratings
17.
The Little Prince
The Little Prince 4.33 avg rating — 2,375,151 ratings
18.
The Princess Bride
The Princess Bride 4.27 avg rating — 936,522 ratings
19.
The Eye of the World (The Wheel of Time, #1)
The Eye of the World (The Wheel of Time, #1) 4.19 avg rating — 575,736 ratings
20.
Animal Farm
Animal Farm 4.01 avg rating — 4,355,860 ratings
21.
A Wrinkle in Time (A Wrinkle in Time Quintet, #1)
A Wrinkle in Time (A Wrinkle in Time Quintet, #1) 3.97 avg rating — 1,263,320 ratings
22.
Mistborn: The Final Empire (Mistborn, #1)
Mistborn: The Final Empire (Mistborn, #1) 4.49 avg rating — 897,106 ratings
23.
A Clash of Kings (A Song of Ice and Fire, #2)
A Clash of Kings (A Song of Ice and Fire, #2) 4.42 avg rating — 1,000,078 ratings
24.
The Name of the Wind (The Kingkiller Chronicle, #1)
The Name of the Wind (The Kingkiller Chronicle, #1) 4.52 avg rating — 1,051,138 ratings
25.
Assassin's Apprentice (Farseer Trilogy, #1)
Assassin's Apprentice (Farseer Trilogy, #1) 4.19 avg rating — 378,299 ratings
26.
The Last Unicorn (The Last Unicorn, #1)
The Last Unicorn (The Last Unicorn, #1) 4.16 avg rating — 119,396 ratings
27.
Neverwhere (London Below, #1)
Neverwhere (London Below, #1) 4.16 avg rating — 555,428 ratings
28.
The Horse and His Boy (Chronicles of Narnia, #5)
The Horse and His Boy (Chronicles of Narnia, #5) 3.91 avg rating — 381,973 ratings
29.
Stardust
Stardust 4.10 avg rating — 476,207 ratings
29.
Howl’s Moving Castle (Howl’s Moving Castle, #1)
Howl’s Moving Castle (Howl’s Moving Castle, #1) 4.29 avg rating — 426,751 ratings
31.
Prince Caspian (Chronicles of Narnia, #2)
Prince Caspian (Chronicles of Narnia, #2) 3.98 avg rating — 472,804 ratings
32.
Daughter of the Forest (Sevenwaters, #1)
Daughter of the Forest (Sevenwaters, #1) 4.29 avg rating — 69,724 ratings
33.
The Mists of Avalon (Avalon, #1)
The Mists of Avalon (Avalon, #1) 4.13 avg rating — 211,201 ratings
34.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (Oz, #1)
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (Oz, #1) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 499,062 ratings
35.
The Silver Chair (Chronicles of Narnia, #4)
The Silver Chair (Chronicles of Narnia, #4) 3.95 avg rating — 322,483 ratings
36.
The Magician’s Nephew (Chronicles of Narnia, #6)
The Magician’s Nephew (Chronicles of Narnia, #6) 4.05 avg rating — 588,235 ratings
37.
The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (Chronicles of Narnia, #3)
The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (Chronicles of Narnia, #3) 4.09 avg rating — 497,866 ratings
38.
Interview with the Vampire (The Vampire Chronicles, #1)
Interview with the Vampire (The Vampire Chronicles, #1)
by: Anne Rice
4.02 avg rating — 633,807 ratings
39.
The Sword of Shannara (The Original Shannara Trilogy, #1)
The Sword of Shannara (The Original Shannara Trilogy, #1) 3.77 avg rating — 100,409 ratings
40.
The Once and Future King (The Once and Future King, #1-5)
The Once and Future King (The Once and Future King, #1-5) 4.07 avg rating — 116,431 ratings
41.
Where the Wild Things Are
Where the Wild Things Are 4.25 avg rating — 1,042,964 ratings
42.
Eragon (The Inheritance Cycle #1)
Eragon (The Inheritance Cycle #1) 3.96 avg rating — 1,901,489 ratings
43.
The Last Battle (Chronicles of Narnia, #7)
The Last Battle (Chronicles of Narnia, #7) 4.01 avg rating — 298,098 ratings
44.
The Neverending Story
The Neverending Story 4.18 avg rating — 215,947 ratings
45.
The Gunslinger (The Dark Tower, #1)
The Gunslinger (The Dark Tower, #1) 3.91 avg rating — 650,118 ratings
46.
The Subtle Knife (His Dark Materials, #2)
The Subtle Knife (His Dark Materials, #2) 4.15 avg rating — 453,197 ratings
47.
His Dark Materials (His Dark Materials #1-3)
His Dark Materials (His Dark Materials #1-3) 4.29 avg rating — 166,690 ratings
48.
The Phantom Tollbooth
The Phantom Tollbooth 4.20 avg rating — 301,789 ratings
49.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Charlie Bucket, #1)
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Charlie Bucket, #1) 4.17 avg rating — 911,897 ratings
50.
The Great Hunt (The Wheel of Time, #2)
The Great Hunt (The Wheel of Time, #2) 4.27 avg rating — 346,453 ratings
51.
The Book of Three (The Chronicles of Prydain, #1)
The Book of Three (The Chronicles of Prydain, #1) 3.98 avg rating — 82,163 ratings
52.
The Crystal Cave (Arthurian Saga, #1)
The Crystal Cave (Arthurian Saga, #1) 4.13 avg rating — 47,929 ratings
53.
Holes (Holes, #1)
Holes (Holes, #1) 4.01 avg rating — 1,332,893 ratings
54.
Mary Poppins (Mary Poppins, #1)
Mary Poppins (Mary Poppins, #1) 4.01 avg rating — 139,019 ratings
55.
The Screwtape Letters
The Screwtape Letters 4.27 avg rating — 499,626 ratings
56.
The Dragon Reborn (The Wheel of Time, #3)
The Dragon Reborn (The Wheel of Time, #3) 4.28 avg rating — 315,741 ratings
57.
Mort (Discworld, #4; Death, #1)
Mort (Discworld, #4; Death, #1) 4.24 avg rating — 265,332 ratings
58.
Blood of Elves (The Witcher, #1)
Blood of Elves (The Witcher, #1) 4.10 avg rating — 235,592 ratings
59.
Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH
Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 4.17 avg rating — 183,689 ratings
60.
The Color of Magic (Discworld, #1; Rincewind, #1)
The Color of Magic (Discworld, #1; Rincewind, #1) 3.99 avg rating — 413,571 ratings
61.
Castle in the Air (Howl's Moving Castle, #2)
Castle in the Air (Howl's Moving Castle, #2) 3.86 avg rating — 64,838 ratings
62.
Nine Princes in Amber (The Chronicles of Amber, #1)
Nine Princes in Amber (The Chronicles of Amber, #1) 4.05 avg rating — 60,096 ratings
63.
Ella Enchanted (Ella Enchanted, #1)
Ella Enchanted (Ella Enchanted, #1) 4.01 avg rating — 421,419 ratings
64.
Small Gods (Discworld, #13)
Small Gods (Discworld, #13) 4.32 avg rating — 130,409 ratings
65.
Redwall (Redwall, #1)
Redwall (Redwall, #1) 4.14 avg rating — 126,668 ratings
66.
Ship of Magic (Liveship Traders, #1)
Ship of Magic (Liveship Traders, #1) 4.23 avg rating — 98,540 ratings
67.
The Shining (The Shining, #1)
The Shining (The Shining, #1) 4.28 avg rating — 1,650,250 ratings
68.
Wizard's First Rule (Sword of Truth, #1)
Wizard's First Rule (Sword of Truth, #1) 4.12 avg rating — 251,982 ratings
69.
Something Wicked This Way Comes
Something Wicked This Way Comes 3.90 avg rating — 145,989 ratings
70.
James and the Giant Peach
James and the Giant Peach 4.03 avg rating — 505,694 ratings
71.
The Dark Is Rising (The Dark is Rising, #2)
The Dark Is Rising (The Dark is Rising, #2) 4.04 avg rating — 60,003 ratings
72.
Sabriel (Abhorsen, #1)
Sabriel (Abhorsen, #1)
by: Garth Nix
4.17 avg rating — 215,925 ratings
73.
Elric of Melniboné (The Elric Saga, #1)
Elric of Melniboné (The Elric Saga, #1) 3.89 avg rating — 30,368 ratings
74.
The Fires of Heaven (The Wheel of Time, #5)
The Fires of Heaven (The Wheel of Time, #5) 4.20 avg rating — 205,630 ratings
75.
Tehanu (Earthsea Cycle, #4)
Tehanu (Earthsea Cycle, #4) 4.05 avg rating — 56,908 ratings
76.
A Crown of Swords (The Wheel of Time, #7)
A Crown of Swords (The Wheel of Time, #7) 4.07 avg rating — 181,295 ratings
77.
Polgara the Sorceress
Polgara the Sorceress 4.12 avg rating — 30,871 ratings
78.
The Shadow Rising (The Wheel of Time, #4)
The Shadow Rising (The Wheel of Time, #4) 4.28 avg rating — 254,123 ratings
79.
Pawn of Prophecy (The Belgariad, #1)
Pawn of Prophecy (The Belgariad, #1) 4.16 avg rating — 110,171 ratings
80.
A Wizard of Earthsea (Earthsea Cycle, #1)
A Wizard of Earthsea (Earthsea Cycle, #1) 4.01 avg rating — 348,943 ratings
81.
The Forgotten Beasts of Eld
The Forgotten Beasts of Eld 4.07 avg rating — 20,643 ratings
82.
The Drawing of the Three (The Dark Tower, #2)
The Drawing of the Three (The Dark Tower, #2) 4.24 avg rating — 282,797 ratings
83.
Guards! Guards! (Discworld, #8; City Watch, #1)
Guards! Guards! (Discworld, #8; City Watch, #1) 4.34 avg rating — 228,867 ratings
84.
At the Mountains of Madness
At the Mountains of Madness 3.79 avg rating — 61,182 ratings
85.
The Hero of Ages (Mistborn, #3)
The Hero of Ages (Mistborn, #3) 4.56 avg rating — 546,101 ratings
86.
Queen of Sorcery (The Belgariad #2)
Queen of Sorcery (The Belgariad #2) 4.15 avg rating — 76,159 ratings
87.
Dragonflight (Dragonriders of Pern, #1)
Dragonflight (Dragonriders of Pern, #1) 4.08 avg rating — 142,177 ratings
88.
The Waste Lands (The Dark Tower, #3)
The Waste Lands (The Dark Tower, #3) 4.25 avg rating — 241,230 ratings
89.
Farmer Giles of Ham
Farmer Giles of Ham 3.89 avg rating — 11,932 ratings
90.
I Am Legend
I Am Legend 4.05 avg rating — 147,518 ratings
91.
Castle of Wizardry (The Belgariad #4)
Castle of Wizardry (The Belgariad #4) 4.18 avg rating — 79,020 ratings
92.
Eric (Discworld, #9; Rincewind, #4)
Eric (Discworld, #9; Rincewind, #4) 3.79 avg rating — 79,665 ratings
93.
The Riddle-Master of Hed (Riddle-Master, #1)
The Riddle-Master of Hed (Riddle-Master, #1) 3.98 avg rating — 12,978 ratings
94.
Reaper Man (Discworld, #11; Death, #2)
Reaper Man (Discworld, #11; Death, #2) 4.28 avg rating — 110,074 ratings
95.
The Sword in the Stone (Once and Future King, #1)
The Sword in the Stone (Once and Future King, #1) 3.89 avg rating — 27,942 ratings
96.
The Farthest Shore (Earthsea Cycle, #3)
The Farthest Shore (Earthsea Cycle, #3) 4.13 avg rating — 122,927 ratings
97.
Stuart Little
Stuart Little 3.89 avg rating — 130,731 ratings
98.
Unfinished Tales
Unfinished Tales 4.02 avg rating — 43,165 ratings
99.
Men at Arms (Discworld, #15; City Watch, #2)
Men at Arms (Discworld, #15; City Watch, #2) 4.41 avg rating — 109,832 ratings
100.
Dandelion Wine
Dandelion Wine 4.09 avg rating — 76,299 ratings
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