The World-Maker Parable by Luke Tarzian — Beautiful, Baffling, Brilliant

02/11/2025 8 min

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What happens when a fantasy author decides not to hold your hand—but instead throws you straight into the deep end of his imagination? That’s what you’ll find in The World-Maker Parable by Luke Tarzian, a dark, lyrical, and mind-bending novella that blurs the line between creation and madness.In this solo episode, Jim from Fantasy for the Ages shares his spoiler-lite review, exploring why this short book demands your full attention and rewards it with haunting beauty and depth. From unreliable narrators to genre-blending worldbuilding, The World-Maker Parable is a story unlike any other.Jim also shares how this book came to his attention—thanks to Derek from D&J’s Epic Quest—and why, despite a challenging audio experience, he’s eager for more from Tarzian’s fascinating universe.If you love fantasy that dares you to understand it, this episode’s for you.📚 Book: The World-Maker Parable✍️ Author: Luke Tarzian🎧 Format Read: Audiobook👇 Let’s Chat Below:Have you read this one—or any other works by Luke Tarzian? Did you love the chaos, or did it lose you along the way? Share your thoughts!✨ SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:Join our Patreon community for exclusive perks and shoutouts: https://www.patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges📺 Check out D&J’s Epic Quest:https://www.youtube.com/@DandJsEpicQuest🎥 More Reviews You’ll Love: • The Faithful and the Fallen by John Gwynne: https://youtu.be/OvEpzQl0Km4 • Malazan Book of the Fallen by Steven Erikson: https://youtu.be/AydQ8O-F_zA • The Passage Trilogy by Justin Cronin: https://youtu.be/GB4XFA4f8o0📌 Subscribe for more reviews, fantasy rankings, and discussions!#TheWorldMakerParable #LukeTarzian #FantasyBookReview #FantasyForTheAges #IndieFantasy #BookTube #DarkFantasy #EpicFantasy #FantasyBooks #FantasyCommunity #BookReview #FantasyReads #MindBendingFantasy #DandJsEpicQuestWant to purchase books/media mentioned in this video?The Faithful and the Fallen: https://t.ly/7tgwYMalazan Book of the Fallen: https://t.ly/6JLnpThe World-Breaker Requiem: https://t.ly/klevBThe World-Maker Parable: https://t.ly/dv6ZnWays to connect with us:Follow Jim/Father on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/13848336-jim-scriven Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Follow us on "X": @Fantasy4theAges Follow us on Blue Sky: @fantasy4theages.bsky.socialFollow us on Instagram: fantasy_for_the_ages Follow us on Mastodon: @[email protected] Email us: [email protected] Check out our merch: https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com/collections/fantasyfortheagesJim’s Microphone: Blue Yeti https://tinyurl.com/3shpvhb4 Jim’s Camera: Razer Kito Pro https://tinyurl.com/c873tc2n 0:00 - Opening1:30 - Book Basics2:21 - Why I Read It3:26 - Spoiler-Lite Synopsis4:37 - Jim’s Reaction6:19 - 6 Reasons You Might Enjoy This!7:55 - Wrap-Up & Final Thoughts————————————————————————————Music and video elements licensed under Envato Elements:https://elements.envato.com/