01-05-2005, 09:13 PM
Kylearan,Jan 5 2005, 01:58 PM Wrote:I haven't read Goodkind, and I've quickly lost interest in The Wheel of Time (too much standard/cliche fantasy for my taste, and the characters are too shallow). But if you're looking for some original fantasy, you should try the Song of Ice and Fire series by George R. R. Martin, starting with "A Game of Thrones". Fantastic writing with well-developed and different characters, and a nice story with a less than usual amount of fantasy (not much magic, and only hints at fantasy creatures like undead and dragons, at least in the beginning) but with a lot of politics, intrigue, and warfare. Additionally, it's not a simple black-and-white world, and I found myself sympathizing with a character that seemed to be one of the "bad guys" in the beginning.
A refreshing read after all the other Tolkienesque books I've read during the last years.
-Kylearan
[right][snapback]64469[/snapback][/right]
Agreed, but when will he come out with his next book, I wonder? I am dying for the story to progress. He does have a lot of irons in the fire in the story arc, though at least a few of the players are out/dead/marginalized. Very enjoyable. Yes, Tirion is such a great character, I expect he is Martin's alter ego in the tale.
Occhi
Cry 'Havoc' and let slip the Men 'O War!
In War, the outcome is never final. --Carl von Clausewitz--
Igitur qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum
John 11:35 - consider why.
In Memory of Pete
In War, the outcome is never final. --Carl von Clausewitz--
Igitur qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum
John 11:35 - consider why.
In Memory of Pete