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The Final 10: SFFH Books that Launched Poorly, Then Came Back STRONG!

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We’ve reached the grand finale! Ten more masterpieces that were rejected, banned, or forgotten before time redeemed them. From Fahrenheit 451 to A Game of Thrones, these are the ultimate examples of books that refused to stay dead.


This episode wraps up our journey through 50 legendary failures-turned-favorites—proof that every great story deserves a second chance. Missed the previous episodes? They’re all waiting here at Fantasy for the Ages.


📚 Which one of these surprised you most? Which one still deserves more love? Let me know in the comments!


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Want to purchase books/media mentioned in this episode?

1984: https://t.ly/WFJkK

The Call of Cthulhu: https://t.ly/7mBPQ

The Colour Out of Space: https://t.ly/LZRp5

Fahrenheit 451: https://t.ly/yDP9U

A Game of Thrones: https://t.ly/o7bq0

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy:

The Iron Giant: https://t.ly/Xy4qQ

The Martian Chronicles: https://t.ly/-orjO

The Neverending Story: https://t.ly/S3o0A

The Silence of the Lambs: https://t.ly/vbXpU


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0:00 - Opening

1:26 - Episode Explanation

1:40 - 10 Rejects That Achieved Resurrection

7:38 - Conclusion & Wrap-up


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