Archived What fictional work wasn't bad on its own but started a bad trend in its genre/medium etc.? (askgoat)
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Archived What fictional work wasn't bad on its own but started a bad trend in its genre/medium etc.? (askgoat)
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[–] Broc_Lia 1 point 6 points 7 points (+7|-1) ago
Lord of the Rings. Half of the fantasy novels out there want to be long rambling epics which are more about the world of the novel than advancing the plot.
[–] middle_path 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Not to mention the invention of elves, orcs, and dwarves as we know it.
[–] Broc_Lia 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Right, and their novelty was very cool (heck, he pretty much invented the fantasy book) but they've gone on to become every stereotype of the genre.