Stark Supporter Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Hi, I'm new to the forum, I read the forums a lot but dont post. However, I'm currently on book 4 of this series and am after some advise on similar (or any other good) fantasy series that the readers here recommend? ASOIAF is my first fantasy series (unless you count Harry Potter) and I am really enjoying it. Up to this point I never really understood the allure of fantasy novels and was happy with crime/thriller novels or just drama fiction. Some years ago I did start reading the LOTR series but grew immesely bored with the sheer volume of the world descriptions (I enjoyed the movies though). I started ASOIAF after watching the first season of the HBO GoT series and realised they are quite an enjoyable read. So what other series would you recommend for someone who is new to fantasy fiction? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolverine Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Uh oh...check this out and maybe add a little more specificity to your OP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Richard II Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Oh dear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stark Supporter Posted October 1, 2014 Author Share Posted October 1, 2014 what did i do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stark Supporter Posted October 1, 2014 Author Share Posted October 1, 2014 ahhh i see, Just followed the link :) ok, thanks :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crow Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Try LOTR again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Gilfellon Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Read Stanek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Richard II Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Model-Land Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diziet Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Just read Abercrombie and be done with it. It seems that most of these threads will end with the OP picking the First Law. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilusmagnus Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Indeed ^^I asked for a similar thing less than a month ago and read The First Law. Just pick it, it's the right choice believe me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Errant Bard Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 I asked for a similar thing less than a month ago and read The First Law. Just pick it, it's the right choice believe me!I don't think reading one single series and liking it allows you to know that it is "the" right choice among the numerous options Fantasy offers (that you did not read), for someone whose tastes you don't even know. He has been given a list from the stickies and the opportunity to ask for a more specific subset if he wants, let him choose instead of pushing the weakest work of lord grimdark on him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterOJ Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 I don't think reading one series and liking it allows you to know that it is "the" right choice among the numerous options Fantasy offers (that you did not read), for someone whose tastes you don't even know. Yes it does. The answer is always Joe Abercrombie and The First Law series. Always. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Errant Bard Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Yes it does. The answer is always Joe Abercrombie and The First Law series. Always.That sounds like something Joe would say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilusmagnus Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 I don't think reading one single series and liking it allows you to know that it is "the" right choice among the numerous options Fantasy offers (that you did not read), for someone whose tastes you don't even know.He has been given a list from the stickies and the opportunity to ask for a more specific subset if he wants, let him choose instead of pushing the weakest work of lord grimdark on him.Well you know, that was just like, my opinion man. Weakest work? Weakest and ONLY work outside ONE book for now you mean... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Errant Bard Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Well you know, that was just like, my opinion man.Yes, and if it must be spelt out for you, I was calling your opinion invalid on the basis that you have no point of reference. Weakest work? Weakest and ONLY work outside ONE book for now you mean...No, the first law was his first published story, it is a trilogy. He then published four books set in the same world after that (and about as many short stories.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilusmagnus Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Yeah, but you have to read the First Law in order to read the other books. And the First Law is still great. And I will politely ask you to stop being so aggressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterOJ Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 No, the first law was his first published story, it is a trilogy. He then published four books set in the same world after that (and about as many short stories.) Only three books set in the same world after the trilogy. His latest book is entirely separate from TFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilusmagnus Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 I meant the standalone books as well when I said The First Law. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logen Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Have to agree with The First Law. It's the only series that captured my attention/imagination in the same way as ASOIAF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KalibakCruel Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Just to tip it over the edge, first law. Do it. Hey...Do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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