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You'll love Gentleman Bastards and Farseer is a must read too.
One thing I will say is that the Farseer books are pretty far removed from Abercombrie's stuff, so bear that in mind.
Broken Empire especially considering that he liked the First Law. Mark Lawrence's writes quite similar to Abercrombie (and he hates when people tell him that).
Gentleman Bastard is the closest thing to Kingkiller Chronicles so another must read @Tim Henman
I completed the Mistborn Trilogy. Then moved on to the next series and I am about to start the second book - 'Bands of Mourning'.
In between, I also read the Riyria Chronicles (6 books) and the First Law series (3 books).
In between, I also read the Riyria Chronicles (6 books) and the First Law series (3 books).
I've finished the first Shannara book. I thought it was a bit bland to be honest. The characters weren't that interesting, the discription of the world it's happening in isn't very rich and the story itself wasn't anything special as well. Is it worth continuing with the other books? Does it get any better?
Thanks everyone! Looks like I'll be quite busy.
In the TV Show, it's depicted that the Shannara World is a post apocalyptic Earth. Is that not the case in books?
Yeah definitely worth it. The only problem is that the its been close to six years since the 2nd book came out and there is still no indication as to when the 3rd book will be published.
Ah. Not ideal. I'll probably give it a go anyway, though.
Almost 3/4th of the way into Furies of Calderon. Loving it.
Almost feel that there is more to Fade than meets the eye and a good story of how he came to be a witless slave.
Almost feel that there is more to Fade than meets the eye and a good story of how he came to be a witless slave.
I am starting to hate the Malazan now. Have no idea what is happening on the second book (first book was kind of alright).
If I want to read things that I don't understand, I continue reading all the mathematics books I own.
If I want to read things that I don't understand, I continue reading all the mathematics books I own.
Opted to read WoT and Raven's Shadow series, started both today. Why do I have to work? Why can't I just retire somewhere quiet with my Kobo and read fantasy books all day?
Started reading final Farseer Trilogy. Was pretty shocked that we get another POV other than Fitz. Finding Bee to be quite annoying. Does she get more interesting and do we continue to get her POV in books 2 and 3?
She has a very big development during the three books, though I never found her annoying, at all. You have her POV in all three books.
Thanks. Maybe annoying is too harsh. Different might be a better way of putting it. I haven't read any reviews of it - what do you think of the ending to the trilogy? Is it a satisfying ending for Fitz and the Fool?
You should read a couple of pages back. Revan likes it. I hate it. Judge for yourself.Loved the ending. My goodreads' review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2008373592?book_show_action=false&from_review_page=1
Not sure if it is safe to read though. There is a spoiler or two (not very big ones obviously) there.
If you're already having that now, you're going to absolutely detest the final couple of books. Prepare yourself for several thousand pages of incomprehensible meandering.
It's a must read in the genre, his prose is incredible.
I finished the first Farseer book. It was alright, kind of slow paced but ended well.
It is very unlikely that I would be at that place. I mean, I work on deep learning and have written programs that do random word generation. Why to read Erikson's prose when I can read that of my program?
Finished Furies of Calderon - #1 of Codex Alera
Fecking enjoyed it. Action packed right from the beginning. I hope we get more back story on the Marat War from 15 years ago.
Would I be wrong in assuming that there are 5 kinds of Furies - Air, Water, Earth, Fire and Metal
Edit:And Woodcrafting, so 6 kinds of furies
Fecking enjoyed it. Action packed right from the beginning. I hope we get more back story on the Marat War from 15 years ago.
Would I be wrong in assuming that there are 5 kinds of Furies - Air, Water, Earth, Fire and Metal
Fade is Araris Valerian, right? And he is hanging around Tavi because Tavi is one of the last remaining Princeps?
Edit:And Woodcrafting, so 6 kinds of furies
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Acacia trilogy by Durham
Godless World by Ruckley
Unhewn Throne by Staveley
Long Price Quartet by Abraham
Braided Path by Chris Wooding
Grim Company by Luke Scull
Age of Iron by Angus Watson
Heart of the World by Col Buchanan
Swans War by Sean Russell
Kingdom of Thorn and Bone
Tbh the first 3 books are probably the best, if your not enjoying them im not sure i'd bother.
You are partly right. The next book will make things clearer.
Yeah just read the conversation between Isana and Amara in Academ's Fury.
That soldier that Isana's sister met was the First Lord's son. Or could it be that Isana is Tavi's mother.
Also, looking at the name of the book, safe to say it seems Tavi will get his Fury in this books. I wonder which element will it be.
Also, looking at the name of the book, safe to say it seems Tavi will get his Fury in this books. I wonder which element will it be.
I have started Shadowmarch book 1 and while it is slow I like the style.
Will take a while until I have finished these books.
After that the whole Crown of Stars series by Kate Elliott is already waiting on my shelf.
Will take a while until I have finished these books.
After that the whole Crown of Stars series by Kate Elliott is already waiting on my shelf.
The first book was kind of alright, to be fair, but not liking at all the second one. I think that the third continues the story of the first one, so probably going to read it too and then decide there, but at the moment it looks highly unlikely that I am going to give up in this series.
Best fantasy read on the net bar none:
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Not for the feint if heart
How about the faint of heart?
That too
It's two different stories (actually 3 different ones) which all merge together at the end.
Storyline #1 - Book 1 and it's sequel Book 3.
Storyline #2 - Book 2 and it's sequel Book 4.
Storyline #3 - Book 5.
Everything merges in Book 6 and carries on from there.
The Novellas are mostly standalone but give perspective into characters and gives background on certain events alluded in other novels.
It's not everyone's cup of tea. I've known many who were not impressed and gave up through the series.
Or maybe not; you can't tell that from the title of the book; all the books have Fury in the title. But there might be other clues you can gleam from the titles as you get into the later books.
Got to say I'm really enjoying how active this thread has been in recent weeks.
As I have mentioned a few times in the last few pages, the Malazan world has tremendous breadth over space and time, but the presentation makes it nearly incomprehensible. For the most part, it be will be greatly enjoyed only by readers whose tastes run to figuring out jigsaw puzzles. If you don't get turned on by making detailed notes as you go along and figuring out connections between characters and events as they happen throughout the series, then Malazan is not for you.
That said, you may treat Book 2 almost as a stand-alone book. It follows three main story lines: the travails of Felisin Paran (Ganoes Paran's baby sister), who is sentenced to the labour mines (along with other aristocrats, intellectuals, priests, and other 'undesirables') by the Empress' new Adjunct, Tavore Paran (her older sister); the wanderings of two powered beings, Mappo and Icarium, the latter being perhaps the most powerful being in the Malazan world, who is on a quest to recover his lost memories, and the former tagging along as his friend and 'minder'; and, the Chain of Dogs, about the attempt by a military garrison, led by their war-chief Coltaine, to convey to safety a city worth of civilians, through an entire continent in revolt against the empire. What makes Book 2 worth reading is the Chain of dogs, a story that is, in my humble opinion, unique in fantasy literature. If you manage to reach the end of the book, you'll know why.
May I offer a slightly different perspective?
Storyline #1 (the Bridgeburners) - Book 1 and it's sequel Book 3
Storyline #2 (the Chain of Dogs) - Book 2 and it's sequel Book 6 (the Bonehunters)
Storyline #3 (Karsa Orlong) - Book 4
Storyline #4 (Letheras and the Tiste Edur) - Book 5
The storylines merge in Book 7 (Reaper's Gale) and continue from there, but some of the major characters in Book 1 are present in Book 6.