10 More SFFH Books Were Initially IGNORED but Later Changed Everything!

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Fantasy for the Ages

Jim Scriven

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Jim (Father) and Zach (Son) talk about their ideas and perspectives on fantasy fiction, starting with Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series but straying in various other directions as well. The generational difference in how they view what they read will become obvious (and entertaining, they hope!). Come enjoy our debates and explorations over what all these books mean, and see who you agree with.

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10 More SFFH Books Were Initially IGNORED but Later Changed Everything!

Fantasy for the Ages

8 minutes 45 seconds

2 weeks ago

10 More SFFH Books Were Initially IGNORED but Later Changed Everything!

Some stories are so bold they’re dismissed when they first appear. A Canticle for Leibowitz, Good Omens, The Blade Itself, and others on this list were mocked, ignored, or misunderstood—until they changed their genres forever.

In Part 3 of They Failed First, I explore how a mix of dark humor, post-apocalyptic reflection, and grimdark grit went from disappointing launches to full-blown fan obsessions.

📚 You’ll hear about rejected manuscripts, disastrous reviews, and the surprising twists that turned failures into milestones.

💬 Share your favorite “too weird to succeed” book in the comments—I may include it in a future follow-up!

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Watership Down: https://t.ly/Nx5-y

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0:00 - Opening

1:22 - Episode Explanation

1:38 - 10 More Mocked to Magnificent

7:59 - Conclusion & Wrap-up

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