SingleMort Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Hi I was just wondering if anyone could give me any recommendations for modern fantasy books. By modern I mean written in the last few years. I like Patrick Rothfuss Kingkiller Chronicles and a number of Neil Gaiman's books like Neverwhere. I have also read Jim Butcher, Greg Keyes, Robin Hobb, Joe Abercrombie, Brandon Sanderson, Robert Jordan, Feist and of course GRRM. I don't like the Malazan books, The Prince of Nothing or Gentleman Bastards but I do like other dark or gritty books like The Painted (Warded) Man series. I like epic stories and battles but I am not too bothered about that. I was looking for something with well developed interesting characters that aren't necessary perfect or dashing heroes but still likeable. Characters like Kvothe or Tyrion. I like some urban fantasy and fantasy set in our own world but I'm not looking for another Dresden Files or vampires. I also like a lot of historical fiction so something semi-historical or with an interesting history behind it would be great.Any suggestions?Edit: More specific? Okay something with a lot of interesting and extensive world building but which doesn't detract from the characters or story. Something multiple character perspectives. Something bittersweet or least not an overly cliche ending. Something possibly involving naval exploits , although not magic ships. Something where magic not widely used or had restrictions or rules placed upon it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkynJay Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 If you like Brent but not Lynch there is not much I can do for you...But before the thread gets closed I will toss a couple.Rachael Aaron- Legend of Eli Monpress. Not real gritty, but likable characters for sure. First book was a bit cartoon like, but picked up from there.Kate Elliott- Crossroads series- Epic fantasy, hard to explain, but a long time peace is coming to an end type of story.Shadows of the Apt series- More fantasy with a bit of steampunk, but becoming more and more popular around here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spockydog Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 The Anubis Gates, by Tim Powers. Time-travel, Egyptian gods, magical gypsies, and an excellent depiction of Georgian London.Twelve, by Jasper Kent. Historical thriller set during Napolean's invasion of Russia in 1812. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datepalm Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Mod:What are you actually looking for? Most of the stuff mentioned so far (and most of your own examples) are not particularly recent, and gritty-but-also-not-gritty is not a terribly useful metric. Either edit the OP to make it a bit more specific, or i'm afraid i'm just going to point you the way of the recommendation threads pinned up top and close the thread. Theres more information up there then you're going to get here unless you narrow things down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sologdin Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 the last few years.epic stories and battleslike other dark or gritty booksCharacters like Tyrionset in our own worldlawrence? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sci-2 Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Jeez people, I already said I'll be publishing my diary in 2014. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Errant Bard Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Murakami Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry. Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Derrida, of course.Or Stanek.Maybe Sapkowski? (OK, that one is a bit serious). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedEyedGhost Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Jeez people, I already said I'll be publishing my diary in 2014.Well he did ask for fantasy... so, I'm sure that will work :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sologdin Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Derrida, of course. +1Or Stanek.+googolplex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ser Scot A Ellison Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Stanek ROCKS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corvinus85 Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Blood Song by Anthony Ryan. Self-published as an e-book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronson Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 HiI was just wondering if anyone could give me any recommendations for modern fantasy books. By modern I mean written in the last few years.I like Patrick Rothfuss Kingkiller Chronicles and a number of Neil Gaiman's books like Neverwhere. I have also read Jim Butcher, Greg Keyes, Robin Hobb, Joe Abercrombie, Brandon Sanderson, Robert Jordan, Feist and of course GRRM.I don't like the Malazan books, The Prince of Nothing or Gentleman Bastards but I do like other dark or gritty books like The Painted (Warded) Man series.I like epic stories and battles but I am not too bothered about that. I was looking for something with well developed interesting characters that aren't necessary perfect or dashing heroes but still likeable. Characters like Kvothe or Tyrion. I like some urban fantasy and fantasy set in our own world but I'm not looking for another Dresden Files or vampires. I also like a lot of historical fiction so something semi-historical or with an interesting history behind it would be great.Any suggestions?Edit: More specific? Okay something with a lot of interesting and extensive world building but which doesn't detract from the characters or story. Something multiple character perspectives. Something bittersweet or least not an overly cliche ending. Something possibly involving naval exploits , although not magic ships. Something where magic not widely used or had restrictions or rules placed upon it.Michael Swanswick Jack Faust Robert Holdstock Mythago WoodsJames Stoddard The High House and It's sequel The False House Barry Hughart Bridge of Birds David Drake The Dragon LordTanith Lee 1. Nights Master 2. Death Master 3. Deliums Mistress Michael Shea Nift The Lean The Mines Of Behemoth The Kane series by Wagner 1. Bloodstone2.Darkness Weaves3. Dark Crusade4. Death Angels Shadow5 NightWinds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zach H Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 David Anthony Durham's Acacia trilogy. Should be a great fit based on what you want/have enjoyed.I think every other post I make on this board is a recommedation of that series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcf Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 A couple of others you may want to try:Brent Weeks: his second series is getting better reviews than the first, but he's probably pretty close to what your looking forMatthew Stover: Acts of Caine series. Try Heroes Die, it was way ahead of its time in the world of grity fantasy - very good stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SingleMort Posted October 4, 2012 Author Share Posted October 4, 2012 Thanks guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vafler Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 Guy Gavriel Kay - lions of al-rassan, Tigana, under heaven & last light of the sunMark Lawrence - Prince of Thorns & King of ThornsGlen Cook - The tales of Black ComanyDouglas Hulick - Among TheivesDaniel Abraham - The dragons path Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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