nickg Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 I can understand that experience with GotM. There is no introductory period like you get with most other secondary world fantasy, and there is an extremely large amount of shit going on. Not going to argue about whether you can overdo the more fantastic elements of a secondary world fantasy, but I love it in Malazan. Then again, I enjoy books that are decidedly more tame in that regard, like alot of GGK or Robin Hobb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormystormborn Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 I began reading ASoIaF after I watched the first episode on HBO. I finished the 4th book two weeks later. I read a LOT (not so much fantasy) and I can't describe the pure joy and exhilaration I got from this series. I was so, so sad when I read the last page.Since then, I have been unhappy with every single book I pick up. Until I began to read Simon Scarrow's "Under the Eagle." It's about Rome, fighting the Germans and Britons, etc...much action and some intrigue. Maybe this series will satisfy me until ADWD comes out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Oncoming Storm Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Maurice Druon's The Accursed Kings if you're looking for a similar world of intrigue, backstabbing, poisoning, cheating and the like. It's a straight historical series with no fantasy elements. But it's all true. Fascinating characters - spans from the execution of the Templars to the beginning of the 100 years war.Temeraire - it has dragons (and they're lovable) but apart from that, it's a fun and adventurous retelling of the Napoleonic wars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 I began reading ASoIaF after I watched the first episode on HBO. I finished the 4th book two weeks later. I read a LOT (not so much fantasy) and I can't describe the pure joy and exhilaration I got from this series. I was so, so sad when I read the last page.Since then, I have been unhappy with every single book I pick up. Until I began to read Simon Scarrow's "Under the Eagle." It's about Rome, fighting the Germans and Britons, etc...much action and some intrigue. Maybe this series will satisfy me until ADWD comes out.I think someone may have already mentioned this but you should read the Sword of Truth series. To me, it's equally as good as ASoIaF, if not maybe just a little tiny bit better. And it will last ya for a while as there are 10 (or 11?) books. Also, that series is completed so no waiting for the next book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickg Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 I think someone may have already mentioned this but you should read the Sword of Truth series. To me, it's equally as good as ASoIaF, if not maybe just a little tiny bit better. And it will last ya for a while as there are 10 (or 11?) books. Also, that series is completed so no waiting for the next book.whoa, you can't just skip right over Stanek and recommend goodkind. Show some respect. If you have a soul, you will go with Stanek.Or, my personal favorite, Hank the Cowdog. Not only do they focus on the coolest Head of Ranch Security ever, there are more than 50 books. How can you freaking beat that?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 whoa, you can't just skip right over Stanek and recommend goodkind. Show some respect. If you have a soul, you will go with Stanek.Or, my personal favorite, Hank the Cowdog. Not only do they focus on the coolest Head of Ranch Security ever, there are more than 50 books. How can you freaking beat that?!I've never heard of Stanek. Sorry :( I can only recommend what I know. And I know that Goodkind is a wonderful writer. I'll check out this Stanek guy though, since I'm also trying to decide what to read while I wait for ADwD.... Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grack21 Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 What just happened? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickg Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 I'm honestly not sure. A combination of no sleep last night and the monster i just chugged have left everything kinda fuzzy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grack21 Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 I'm honestly not sure. A combination of no sleep last night and the monster i just chugged have left everything kinda fuzzy. Oh man, I just had this sudden picture of me waking pu in some alley somewhere, half naked with empty energy drink cans and a bunch of signed Goodkind books... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickg Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 I know, pretty exciting huh. If only last night had been that fun. Instead I got to chase what I can only describe as a cracked out feral squirrel around my house for the better part of an hour and a half at 3:30 in the morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkynJay Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 I've never heard of Stanek. Sorry :( I can only recommend what I know. And I know that Goodkind is a wonderful writer. I'll check out this Stanek guy though, since I'm also trying to decide what to read while I wait for ADwD.... Thanks!Just to let you know, we have a running Goodkind thread at all times to discuss his many works. I believe it is currently discussing The Omen Machine.It may be the most posted thread in the lit forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterbound Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Teana. Goodkind is generally regarded as the worst of the worst in terms of authors. We only recommend him when we are trying to be mean, funny, or confusing. I think the other board members thought you were going that route. The only thing worse that the yeard is the stanak. It's interesting to actually meet a fan of his though. We should observe you closely and take notes. Like a science experiment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grack21 Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Teana. Goodkind is generally regarded as the worst of the worst in terms of authors. We only recommend him when we are trying to be mean, funny, or confusing. I think the other board members thought you were going that route. The only thing worse that the yeard is the stanak. It's interesting to actually meet a fan of his though. We should observe you closely and take notes. Like a science experiment. Oh I dunno, Newcomb is probably worse. And Bilsborough or whatever his name is. The Wanderer's Tale sucked so bad I'm surprised the moon is still in orbit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedEyedGhost Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 What just happened?Shit got real. :shocked: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterbound Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Oh I dunno, Newcomb is probably worse. And Bilsborough or whatever his name is. The Wanderer's Tale sucked so bad I'm surprised the moon is still in orbit.Agreed. Throw Weis, Hickman, (don't start a flame war Grack, we know you bow at the altar of dragonlance, I'm just fucking around here.) and good ole Kevin J up there and you've got yourself a who's who's in shitville list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grack21 Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 I forgot about Kevin J HIS NAME SHALL NOT BE SPOKEN. I think I'd rather read Newcomb, at least Newcomb isn't raping the bodies of dead authors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contrarius Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 One of these days I'm gonna have to read some Goodkind, just so I can see what all the fuss is about... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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