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Favorite trilogy. Very dark.
Same world as broken empire but not so dark.
Different world from broken empire and only 1 book released so far.
Newest book released today!
Matt Damon gets lost on mars...
JFK dies
Keep an open mind and it is a wonderful series.
Very different from the movie.
Very long but worth it.
3 books. Give it time. It gets really good.
Classic.
Twist ending. Kinda... worth the read.
Classic.
Classic.
flippigntypochecker
Thanks, had to unfollow Lawrence on social media as he is painful and didn't hear of red sister. Also robin hobb + daughter of smoke nd bone
DarkRaige
A personal favorite of mine is The Dresden Files by Jim Butcher, also the potentially less known Demon's Lexicon series by Sarah R Brennan
TheDevilsJester
Reading "Raymond E Feist" at the moment great fantasy stuff.
Waywardmilkshakeenemy
Also everyone should check out the First Law series, it's a nitty gritty dark fantasy that's very well written
Martysflyingafrocircus
100% agree, probably my favourite series
moff
If World War Z was an episodic miniseries from every location, it would be a thousand times better than the movie they made.
landofbob
The audiobook is heaven.
Solkanarmy
#1 coming soon - GOD OF FUCKING THORNS
TurinOfAntioch
Was this posted by Mark Lawrence?
itschinbo
The Demon Cycle series by Peter V Brett, The Gentleman Bastard series by Scott Lynch and The Lightbringer series by Brent Weeks are great
Ybot994
Add the mistborn trilogy! But great recommendations! :D
admiralgeneralmanbearpig
@dollars78 check out The Expanse series. I've been binge reading. It's gotten in the way of my binge watching.
dollars78
I will. Thank you!
farc0ugh
Can confirm: Fantastic books and great TV show.
Hchmidget
Check out peter v Brett the warded man . You won't regret it
Farted
The last book in the series is out in a couple of weeks I think
codylishush
I really liked it, except when we hit the parts of the books with the random life story of a secondary character. Then it's boring.
ashmenon
Seconded. It's good! Dark, and somewhat depressing at times, but good.
MagicToast8
*painted man. Sorry dude but it was bugging me. Awesome read though
midrealmknight
Nope https://www.amazon.com/Warded-Man-Book-Demon-Cycle/dp/0345518705/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1505226289&sr=8-1&keywords=warded+man
Hchmidget
/a/Au6HA
MagicToast8
It's painted where I come from, that's weird. I take it back
Talligan
Tried Mark Lawrence. Didn't like it. Trying too hard to be dark and edgy.
NedwardStark
Agreed. I typically don't care for first person pov, but this was especially hard to read.
ChloeStarshine
I closed it up halfway through the Prince book. It read like a teenager had wrote it about himself in a fantasy universe.
DancingHomer
Try Monster Hunter International,it's got everything! Urban fantasy,lots of guns and violence and a good story to boot!
flyingfishstick
If only the author wasn't such a whiny tool.
DancingHomer
What's up with him?
flyingfishstick
Gaming the Hugo Awards because he felt pulpy action novels like his got passed over. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sad_Puppies
flyingfishstick
Lots of whining, got put in his place by GRRM, kept whining.
flyingfishstick
I like Monster Hunter as a fun pulpy action book, but his attitude and constant complaining about being slighted because he's a SWM got old
ZebLindsey
The Powder Mage trilogy is also worth a look.
SealClubs
Very much agree
Captaintippie
I thoroughly enjoyed these. Holding off reading the next series set til all are released....if i can hold off that long lol
grenzdebil
Lagercrantz? Seriously? This guy can't hold a candle to the real deal, Stieg Larsson!
zomnoms
Yeah, The Girl in the Spider's Web was shit.
OhhHaiMark
I skipped that one... glad to see they are making a movie about it! (Not really). I honestly don't remember what happened in 2 and 3 much
zomnoms
I read the books all in a row and did the same with the movies so it's all a big blur for me.
zomnoms
And The Girl in the Spider's Web is basically that movie where Bruce Willis had to protect that autistic kid because he knew something.
doesntmatter
No time before have to word twerp so perfectly described a man as with Lagercrantz. Untalented hack, only writes to begin with because of
doesntmatter
his father complexes (his father was a very famous Swedish journalist & apparently also an awful father, but the latter is beside the point)
grenzdebil
Didn't know that, but I do agree that he is not a viable successor to Larsson.
T1mgur
+1 for Red Rising trilogy.
VRenoux
I think I might give it another try. I started the second book and thought it was so boring...
EndofAnEmpire
"If your heart beats like a drum and your leg's a little wet, it's 'cause the Reaper's come to collect a little debt." Sevro
IOnlyDrinkOnMonday
Re-reading the series cuz I read so. We here a 4th one is coming out eventually...
Captaintippie
January!!!!!!
TinkerTailerOuchMyEye
Just finished them. So freaking good!
PencilvesterC137
Just got the Audiobook for Red Rising. Can't wait to start after i'm done with Words of Radiance
Varcster
bloody damn good
LootWhore
Mark Lawrence is a poor mans Joe Abercrombie. Seriously, the books are just meh. Not good enough for people with limited reading time.
TestingMonkey
Felt like Lawrence thought to himself "what if literally everyone is evil with no redeeming qualities". Horrible way to write characters.
tortfeasor
I also hated the KoT series. I read the first and second books but gave up before opening the third. Deus Ex Machina is his only plot device
IMayOrMayNotWriteSometimes
When the main character bragged about raping two farm girls in the first couple pages, I put PoT down. Too edge lord 4 me.
youaremyfire
I couldn't finish Emperor of Thorns. I couldn't stand the main character; I don't know if I was suppose to like him.
alexcarrie
i enjoyed the books, but i absolutely understand what you mean. they feel more young adult to me, regardless of how dark they get.
LootWhore
Yeah, the dark story never bothered me. Guess I'm just not into YA :) Still better than Twilight (which I have actually read)
Laubby
I bought all three and couldn't make it 50 pages into the first book. It was awful.
wotemer
dark tower lost me for some time midway through the fourth volume. If I want a prequel story, I buy a prequel. Still great as a whole though
shhep
It's not for everyone. It was a fucking sludge for me, with few notable exceptions. And I love lengthy and meandering books.
ArtOzz
I think its good, but not great. Though I think between Terry Pratchett and Jim Butcher, my personal "great" bar is unfairly high. Was the
ArtOzz
forth one where he did the young Roland backstory bit? Because that dragged like fuck.
CommentProvider
That's what everyone says but somehow Wizard and Glass was the one that really absorbed me.
mynameisminerva
I skipped the fourth book and didn't miss a thing. Loved Wolves of Calleh
nakedasajaybird
Bullshit. The last two books were awful. I loved reading the series, but have never been so disappointed with one as I was with DT.
19thNervousBreakdown
I'm finishing wolves of Callah right now and I keep hearing this. Should I even bother reading the last two?
nakedasajaybird
Yes. Form your own opinion. Hell, maybe you'll like it. Don't forget to read The Wind Through the Keyhole and The Little Sisters of Eluria.
ZZhillTopper
I've only read prince of thorns I honestly felt it was trying to be a bit to edgy. The protag skipped antihero & just went into completely 1
JustSomeHoneybadger
I felt like it skipped back and forward between fantacy and post apocalyptic sci-fi. Really disorienting.
ZZhillTopper
unlikable. Does the series get better and have some character development in latter books? I might give it another shot sometime. 2/2
ChloeStarshine
It's so bad. There was no interesting point behind it's edginess. It read like a goth teenagers attempt to impress his friends with nihilism
Iullabee
why is "the malazan book of the fallen" not mentioned? very very good series of books.
SealClubs
Agreed.
MrGambon1
Best. Ever.
Pasphae
would have added it if you hadn't done so already
Pommo
Gentleman Bastard novels by Scott Lynch
LoverOfPenguins
Just started on the first book
Pommo
Where ya at in it?
LoverOfPenguins
I'm only 40 pages in. Trying to get used to his writing style
MetalJesus
Oh god, yes, that series is so good. I just got one of my coworkers reading them and he loves it.
Pommo
I love them! We still have a little while until the fourth book though :(
magoslich
I've heard Lynch deals with very harsh depression issues and has trouble consistently writing. I hope he is ok, his works are great
Pommo
I've heard that too. Great writer I love him.
cantbrushawaythegingervitus
Yes! I really enjoyed this series.
magoslich
I really enjoyed the Gentleman Bastards. A good heist story in a fantasy setting is not a common thing at all.
InqSerena
Looks good @OP! But what about Abercrombie's The First Law trilogy?
smash716
Also amazing!
midrealmknight
Or anything by Joe Abercrombie. Anything at all.
pcloadletterdafuckdoesthatmean
Just finished The Blade Itself! Great book.
seatownstef
Brother suggested The Blade Itself, when I finished kingkiller books. I am currently half way through Before They are Hanged. I love Logan!
MyRelevanceIsFinite
Logan and Lam are so fucking awesome
InqSerena
I rather love Glokta! That guy really just lost the lottery! I'm about to start on Last Argument of Kings
MyRelevanceIsFinite
Be prepared
alexcarrie
Bit sad there's no Farseer trilogy by Robin Hobb.. and all the rest of the books.
IMayOrMayNotWriteSometimes
I tried to read The first Liveship book and her writing was just to artsy for me. How the fuck can venom "greenly well".
BringMeAKnittingNeedle
Liveship wasn't nearly as good as the early Farseer books.
alexcarrie
by the time i finished the farseer books and moved to liveships, i could forgive almost anything she could do wrong haha
magoslich
The last book fucked me up real good. I was openly weeping at several points.
LoverOfPenguins
Me too!! I just finished reading it
alexcarrie
i was crying so hard i had to put the book down.. i thought it ended just the way it was supposed to. my mum however, hated it
magoslich
It really couldn't have ended any other way.
alexcarrie
it was made clear from the end of the third book that he'd always end up back there again.
magoslich
I am still very sad he didn't get more time with Bee.
Snaptraks
I came down here to suggest just that, the Realm of the Elderlings. Best fantasy universe I've seen.
magoslich
I feel like a lot of people probably stop after the first trilogy and don't realize how it keeps going.
swampdonks
If we're talking favorite fantasy universes... Xanth here. Nostalgia
Munnin41
I also very much like the sword of truth series by terry goodkind, wheel of time by robert jordan and the dresden files by james butcher.
codylishush
I agree. And after the Sword of Truth. The Lightbringer series (Black Prism).
Jagion
The Dresden Files are amazing!
Munnin41
Agree :) listening to the audio books while i travel to and from uni. Currently on white night
Jagion
nice! it gets better...book 12 is my favorite :]
MisterGunpowder
I've been told there's a lot of prophecy bullshit in Sword of Truth, so no thanks. checking out the others, though.
Munnin41
The main character has the same attitude as you towards prophecy, so he doesn't care
dollars78
I have almost finished the first book.
iheartcottnballs
What do you think so far?
Munnin41
Which series? I mentioned 3 there friend ;)
Munnin41
Pretty long series though, all about 14 books, all fantasy.
Varcster
Dresden files/Red Rising /Mistborn are my favorite fantasy series so far, going to pickup wheel of time and power through it or alternate 1/
Varcster
/2 between the dune series each book via audible after i finish listening to the books i currently have unfinished.
Varcster
also i realize red rising is barely fantasy and only include it because its also only scifi because of unexplained tech and in my top 3
Varcster
in my top 3 overall*
OhJesus
Sword of Truth is excellent, but I think he should have stopped before the "Richard and Kahlan" books. They felt tacked on.
ThisFrickenGuy
I've read the 11 SoT ones and considered reading some of the others. Are the First Confessor or Debt of Bones worth picking up?
OhJesus
Debt of Bones is excellent. First Confessor was basically an explanation of what happens in the Third Kingdom books.
OhJesus
So if you aren't interested in the Third Kingdom books, then skip First Confessor.
ThisFrickenGuy
Thanks. I've mostly forgotten about Goodkind until now so I will try to remember to look into them!
Munnin41
You mean those last few with the third kingdom? Yeah, felt kinda like 'i need money fast' writing
OhJesus
Yeah. His creatures were so unique then the last main threat turned out to be a zombie apocalypse, as if we were in short supply of zombies.
Munnin41
Coincidentally, he wrote another book titled "nest" recently, more of a mystery novel set in modern times. Read about half of it, pretty goo
OhJesus
Yeah. I read his Law of Nines and was unimpressed really, so I got scared off his other stuff.
Talann1
Have you heard of The First Law books? probably one of the best fantasy novels I've ever read.
memphsdad
First Law Trilogy is excellent.
Captaintippie
The follow up books are also quite good. Highly recommend.
Talann1
Best Served Cold was just spectacular! I'm very upset the author hasn't made more because a lot of plots are still unfinished.
Captaintippie
I enjoyed that one a lot but my fav of those 3 was Red Country for reasons I cant say lol. I hear he's making more?
Talann1
Full on berserker mode made that book amazing. when he throws the heads! just perfect writing.
Captaintippie
Totally agreed.
Talann1
I had to look it up because you made me excited. He's doing another First law trilogy set 30 years after the first books. He is done... 1/2
Talann1
drafting the first book and is working on the second one. He won't release them until he is done with all three.
RedFreddy
I highly endorse The Night Angel Trilogy by Brent Weeks. Some of the most fun books I've ever read
stillwatrpwnage
Holy shit, came here to recommend that. Not many people have read it!
Dabumblebee
I will suck your FUCKING dick I swear I've been spreading The Night Angel Trilogy like gospel for as long as I can
Toverslak
.... I too like the Night Angel Trilogy
Toverslak
Srsly tho that shit is lit af
Vexxatious
Almost finished book one ! Local bookstore has expanded their Fantasy section due to all my requests.
WeNeedSomeBeerOverHere
Been my favourite book trilogy foor a while, only just (don't know why) started lightbringer series. Gunna be good!
IamTheRealBowser
Man every book post I see one of us repping Brent Weeks. Love all his books and want the next to come out already.
magoslich
I'm looking forward to the next but I'm worried he is slipping back to his Night Angel flaws with the Lightbringer series.
IamTheRealBowser
Well he had a rough draft of the single book that he had to split and the most recent book I enjoyed, but it all depends where he goes.
magoslich
I've good hopes for the next one, I just felt like parts of the most recent book were a slide back. The love triangle plot is jarring.
IamTheRealBowser
The love triangle did get annoying as hell but it felt like his puvlisher forced him to make a filler book and that's the best he could do.
SaphirePhenux
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Diewithasmile
Great books
Disposedash
Just finished the Trilogy yesterday and loved it. Going to start the Lightbringer series next
sunshinesurr
When I worked at a bookstore this was my number 1 recommended series
Gingerbreadman18
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Munrefyl
I have read all three books two or three times. My absolute favorite series.
therealianwolf
Defo gotta read the series. So fun and imaginiative. Second fave series! Dark magician trilogiea are amazing aswell if u want a long read.
vwyx
I like his worldbuilding, but the tone shifts are unreal.
chainofcommand
Agreed, dark and yet fun.
GentlemanScientist
He's got a solid foundation but tries too hard to shock, one page it's lovey-dovey snookums and the next it's MUTILATION AND CANNIBALISM.
magoslich
That is precisely it. Lightbringer especially annoys me as he starts strong avoiding some of that and gets weird with it fast.
MrXilas
Read the first book after picking up the Trilogy used for 3 dollars. It's pretty good. I keep meaning to dive back in.
Still4dre
If anyone likes historical fiction, read the conqueror series by Conn Iggulden about Genghis Khan's rise to power SO GOOD!
azrailthedeathangel
Favorite author still think they should make a night angel movie
AckbarX
Yes!
TheNeutrachrist
I'm hoping for a series. Would allow more elements from the books and avoid quite a bit of censorship/editing if on something like HBO.
ZZhillTopper
I really like his lightbringer series one of the most creative magic systems I've run into.
Dabumblebee
If you like interesting magic systems, try The Kingkiller Chronicles.
magoslich
I don't recall the magic being all that interesting in Kingkiller. The premise/style was the bigger draw
Opul
or, quite often as well, to moan about how authors use it in fantasy
venomsspawn
Except I thought it was a Trilogy...then it was Quadrology...then a great big to be continued. Bring on book Five Dammit!
raravin
Is it better, heard his style changed with that series. I'm afraid to try it since night angel was grim
ZZhillTopper
I liked it and felt he grew a little as an author.
raravin
Might have to pick it up when he is done with it. Reading queue to long atm
HeckTheHeckOff
Not a series as far as I know, but give "Warbreaker" by Brandon Sanderson a try. I really liked the story, and the magic is fucking bonkers
ZZhillTopper
I really liked that one as well and I appreciated it being a stand alone. Everyone is always doing series. Sanderson always does 1/2
ZZhillTopper
interesting magic. 2/2
HeckTheHeckOff
God I need to go reread that book now, it was so good. I think it's what reawakened my love for magical books in high school
magoslich
The magic is the best part of Lightbringer. You should check out Powder Mage or The Runelords for other good systems.
RedFreddy
Still haven't gotten a chance to read it, but it's on my "To Read" list. Is it as dark as NAT?
ArcosusGaming
It's some really dark undertones disguised behind a coat of bright and shiny world
RedFreddy
Sounds dope. I'll have to pick it up soon
Opul
Oh! Could you elaborate on that? I have an academic interest in magic and always love to read about how authors use it in fantasy
IamTheRealBowser
Each person who can use said magic wills light into physical form, depending on the color it has certain traits for material and person. 1/?
IamTheRealBowser
Though there are limitations where the person is a monochrome(single color drafter), polychrome(2 or more), and a full spectrum. 2/3
IamTheRealBowser
The colors are both visible and invisible, also everyone but one person can only draft a limited amount before they break their halo(iris).
complainsabouteverythingpmuch
"I have an academic interest in magic" holy shit are you a wizard?
Opul
That last bit being tarot cards
Opul
Hahaha, I wish. student of religion specialized in popular forms of contemporary religion. I know a bit about a lot and a lot about a bit.
JMassHysteria
Really? I found his writing style to be almost unreadable. I tried and just couldn't do it.
Retsam19
Yeah, I'm a huge fan of his other series, Lightbringer, but I went back to read Night Angel and his prose was really pretty rough.
magoslich
Night Angel is really rough, Lightbringer was much better. But I hear ya, he can be jarring even when he is good.
heyFireBee
Is this your fav ever? I really want a great book to read for some plane time soon. But not something that is "worth it in the end" only
RedFreddy
For me, top ten. I'd highly endorse it just from the world he creates. It's gritty and interesting.
magoslich
Night Angel is honestly kind of scattered in its quality. I would recommend Sanderson or a lot of other authors over Weeks. PM for more.
babybeaver
This is far and beyond my favorite. It's amazing from start to finish.
Asdfgl3000
Try the farseer chronicles by robin hobb
rollipukki
Its ok. First book is nice classic fantasy setting from nobody to master, then it goes kinda everywhere and has ups and downs. Its ok.
DrDiddler0nTheRoof
Best 3 plane books imo: Way of Kings (Sanderson), Name of the Wind (Rothfuss), and something fun/different - Ready Player One (Cline).
GentlemanScientist
Careful with Way of Kings though, book 3/10 is out later this month. It's absolutely worth it on its own but you're in for the long haul.
heyFireBee
That's what I've heard about it. And something about having to wait for forever? But if it's worth it I can work it
GentlemanScientist
Sanderson just machineguns out good books (and WoK is the best), the problem is that if you have a favourite seires you'll have to wait.
heyFireBee
Oh alrighty I got Way of Kings a couple months ago on nook but haven't started it. Hmm Rothfuss sounds familiar. Thanks!! I'm gonna DL now!
DrDiddler0nTheRoof
You won't regret it! :)
heyFireBee
Omg... it sounds familiar cuz I have it in my nook library too haha. I bought both of those at the same time. Well that's embarrassing
WoeToHice
Yes, he will, when he realizes Rothfuss STILL hasn't written the third book. Let's face it, I think we've all lost hope by now.
ImAbitParched
What about, the witcher series?
CriErr
Its written poorly.
IMayOrMayNotWriteSometimes
Read the shorts, skip the novels. The novels just aren't put together well (or their translations aren't).
Matrelith
I'm currently in Baptism of Fire, it's so good.
GermanSausageIsTheWurst
Time of Contempt is worth a read, but the Ciri story line in the rest of the books are very weird.
DarthKratos
Rich lore but frankly how is written is a mess, i didn't enjoyed them too much
Blackd0nuts
I won't lie the short stories are amazingly written, but the novels...
StealthyOctopus
What's with all the Witcher novel hate? I know the translations aren't the best but I always thought it was an amazing series as a whole.
AlwaysTrustTheManInABigWhiteVan
Sapkowski is great at writing stories but bad at tying them together. I still enjoyed all books vastly though.
BorisGaykovich
novels are great. I think translation sucks.
magoslich
Honestly it is carried more on the enthusiasm of Poland and CDPR's adaptation than standing on its own. Neat stuff but scattered.
Draconis4s
I think people don't know that the witcher series is actually based of a book trilogy. Especially casual fans
IMayOrMayNotWriteSometimes
There are 2 or 3 collections of short stories and 5 full length novels.
Kvothe94
What do you mean with triology? I have like seven books of Sapkowski. :/
StealthyOctopus
Eight since 2011.
Kvothe94
From wikipedia, "Season of Storms" it's a precuel of "The Last Wish" so, i didn't know, crap. Thanks for the info.
StealthyOctopus
(1) English translation comes out next year but there's some fan translations out there. I still plan on buying it but that's how I read
StealthyOctopus
(3/3) been writing another one for awhile.
StealthyOctopus
(2) it and I really liked it. I won't spoil anything but it presents an interesting way to continue the series and Sapkowski has said he's
WhenPurpleBecomesBlue
Kingkiller Chronicles, anyone? Halfway through the second book, who knows when we'll get the third.
HairyJoeBananas
Yes 1000%
drcool1016
Yea, but the author is a huge dick. He did a few AMAs and really turned me off.
drcool1016
Forgot to suggest, The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson.
gabeuptonogood
Dis dat shit
MouseintheMountain
Chaos Seeds by Aleron Kong is very similar writing style but lit RPG. Super good and 7 our out now.
ipickmynose
Looking to fill the void left by the ms sing Doors of Stone and Winds of Winter. Will definitely check this out!
contempted
This series is my favorite. The Novella he wrote is written beautifully. Problem with it however: its not no.3
ipickmynose
There is an incredible chapter-by-chapter reread of these, tracking themes and possible foreshadowing throughout. I will link it below.
ipickmynose
https://www.tor.com/series/patrick-rothfuss-reread/
Diewithasmile
I'm just assuming the third book is never coming out
wholettheusernamesout
I'll @Diewithasmile on my face if I get to read it someday
Diewithasmile
Well played sir, well played indeed....
WaduSnek
I read book one and two like 5-6 years ago I think, still don't have any idea when the third one is coming :(
porrages
First book is good, second book is... Incredibly meh. Rothfuss has good prose, but boy his characters and plot are frustrating.
ChloeStarshine
I can't sand the self-insertion, Gary Stu character of Kvothe. It's just non-stop cringe.
IMayOrMayNotWriteSometimes
Nail on the head. His prose are gorgeous and flow like cool water. But he lingers, he lingers and I hate his characters.
RudyWolf
It's so god damn good
williammurderfayce
Not good imo. No adversity, just Kvothe going around being great at everything... including somehow outsexing the goddes of sex at age 16...
SiegeRhinoSkillCap
Didn't outsex, was able to learn her true name
rollipukki
Yeah, I like the style how Rothfuss writes but the story is quite random. School parts was nice but the dragon and bandits didnt fit at all.
mearas
I feel like you have misunderstood a couple of things
JMassHysteria
It's a hero's tale told by the hero himself. Of course he's going to say everything he did was perfect. He's not a reliable narrator.
porrages
Sure, but if the narrator does nothing but brag about himself for a thousand pages, it's kind of a turn off. 1/2
porrages
I enjoyed the first book, but the second book was just a mess. I have virtually zero excitement for book 3.
IMayOrMayNotWriteSometimes
I really enjoy Rothfusses writing, I don't care much for his actual story telling. His female characters are weak and kvothe is insufferable
magoslich
That part annoyed me a lot too until someone pointed out that Kvothe is making up the story as you read it and he isn't very honest.
porrages
Listening to people nonstop brag about how awesome they are at everything doesn't make for a good story.
magoslich
I mean, it can. It really depends on the delivery. It can also be fun to try to figure out which is true or false.
porrages
If the narrator makes it entertaining, sure. Book 2 was a slog compared to book 1. Book 2 was just Kvothe being a god at everything 1/2
turk187
great series. But, I won't recommend it to anyone until book 3 comes out.
ipickmynose
I am the exact same way. I'm getting toward the end of rereading book two and I'm getting sad again :(
maykill
Necro. Still waiting on book 3.
WhenPurpleBecomesBlue
You have a point there. Okay, like I said only halfway through the second, but did anyone feel like his time at the university (1/2)
WhenPurpleBecomesBlue
Started to drag on? It got a bit annoying (2/2)
contempted
If it was an 4/5/6 book series no. As its a trilogy. I'm worried his going to cram an awful lot in! The Fae sex chapters went on on bit IMO
turk187
I enjoyed the university time. But, he needs to get on with what made him the great hero. Also, I think that this trilogy is really just /
WhistlePigger
I loved the University time too. He could have written a whole book on the adventures and hijinks that went on there, and I'd love it.
turk187
/supposed to be the start.
Sephirothz667
You can't put 1984 along with that pile. That's a book that should be taught in schools around the world for its significance
Cerinna
Definitely! I read it voluntarily because my parents recommended it. Tossed it through the room at the end of it, but it is VERY good.
plentyofrabbits
If you haven't yet, read "We" by Evgenii Zamyatin. It's the book Orwell plagiarized to write 1984.
BewareTheIceSpiders
Start the kids with Animal Farm.
TheDoerle
I was able to change the curriculum in my HS to include 1984. It took two years, and discovering a stack of 60 ish copies. They gave in...
TheDoerle
...to my demands just to shut me up.
46853
It is, that's why nobody really likes it
Draconis4s
The small word should says much. You are right such dystopian classics should be on the curriculum, but they aren't everywhere. 1/2
Draconis4s
My teacher gave us brave new world and 1984 because he chose dystopian ans utopian society as choice topic not given by the curriculum. 2/2
DrShrinker
I had to read it and Animal Farm in jr. high. Is it not required reading anymore?
monsterchar
I did too. That's how I fell in love with Orwell & his writing
TheNameThat
I agree but did you know Orwell "barrowed" most of the content of his 1984 from a book called We written in 1920 by a Russian writer?
plentyofrabbits
The writer's name is Zamyatin :)
TheNameThat
Orwell began 1984 in 1949 some eight months after he read We in a French translation and wrote a review of it..
popejubal
I began 1984 shortly after the end of 1983.
shhep
Yeah, it'd certainly help with idiots who claim "omg our country is like in 1984" - unless you're living in North Korea, no it fucking isn't
TheDoerle
Maybe you missed how the media controlled by a very small group. Then we have constant wars of consumption. Altering statues...
IamMadeOfShamrocks
Not to mention constant, ubiquitous surveillance by the state. Amazing how we're all just fine with that now...
TheDoerle
I mean, our world isn't exactly like 1984 or BNW, but it is hard to not draw parallels.
evilblackdog
That doesn't mean you wait to speak up until it's exactly like 1984. It happens gradually
murderhobbit
We kinda aren't on the way there. UK maybe, but the US is barely there
shhep
(2) this level of invigilation, this level of authocracy. Drunk, frightened society. All this is a reality. So saying USA is like 1984 is
shhep
I'll be clear. 1984 is a DEPICTION of USSR in near future. 95% of shit that goes on in that book HAPPENED in USSR. This level of torture,
shhep
(4) gradually become a country that murders millions of its own citizens annually for the heck of it. Which is really far-fetched.
shhep
(3) plain ignorant. Know the context of the book, it really helps. USA is much more like Brave New World, unless you mean to tell me it can
shhep
(5) last one thing. Exaggeration is bad. Saying USA is 1984 is like saying 9/11 was literally Holocaust. Let's not mix up terms and scales.
Porecomesis
I'm more a Brave New World kinda guy. Well... I was.
sevrono
We actually read both, my finals essay was on which I thought the world was more likely to turn out like
ScruffyThePirate
https://imgur.com/JFalsJw
sevrono
Donald Trump won't let certain agencies used the term climate change. Stephen Harper restricted access to many scientific studies
Porecomesis
Bloody hell, that actually sounds like a good idea. Better than every other assignment essay topic to be handed in my Literature course.
ConfederacyOfDunces
It seems to be doing both if you ask me.
sevrono
That was the meat of it for me. I leaned BNW, but with definate elements of both
TheDoerle
It is terrifying how accurate both books have turned out to be.
Okairii
Looks good. Currently reading Mistborn series by Brandon Sanderson.
freakadouces
@op jesus christ learn how to crop you idiot this looks like garbage
SaphirePhenux
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dollars78
Thanks for the recommendation. I just bought the series.
RisingPhoenix92
Skipped the 2nd book, went on to the third. Btw I feel like a significant portion of the books are summed up by "are you arguing with god?"
StarsandStones
Book 2 does drag a bit in the middle but the ending is well worth it imo.
StarsandStones
Also: Book 1, let's kill the god king. Book 2, oh shit we did it. Book 3, can I uncanny dodge the end of the world? (I adore the series btw)
whatcaniwriteinhere
Try the King's Way from Brandon Sanderson next
Okairii
Thank you, I will.
Noob3rts
It's an amazing series. I'd suggest reading Robin Hobb's Fitzseer series after. It's long, all of them are connected in some way but worth.
Texmansam
I read assassins apprentice and never really got into it.
Noob3rts
That's okay, sometimes books just don't draw you in. It's a really good and well written series though. It's a pity. :(
wenturi
Loved the first one, but barely finished the series. My favo trilogy is The First Law. Quality writing.
contempted
San Dan Glokta, is hands down the greatest Character in all of those books.
wenturi
I love that there is no "good and evil" just people in different situations and I completely agree with you on Glokta being the greatest chr
MaclBanana
Epic series
devilsgolfcourse
This series frustrated me. He needs a better editor. Oh, is ash coming down all the time? Please tell me repeatedly about the ash falling.
camena
Loved it so much!
Procrastnate
Found Stormlight Archives by Sanderson to be far superior to Mistborn.
agalzoff
I'd agree that it's better, except I don't give a series much credit until it's finished.
SmilingKnight2
Hey! Im there too amigo!
FatPaki
Mediocre at best.
Cheeselicious
YOU'RE MEDIOCRE AT BEST! OOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!! (Jk)
ShinZame
Just finished book 2 again. One of the best books on the planet. Amazing author.
magoslich
Mistborn era 1 has some flaws but is pretty solid. His later works only get better as he addresses his blindspots in writing.
raravin
I am as well! Almost done with book. At the army and the battle part
wolfpreist
*cough* Wheel of Time *cough*
johnnyschifezz
Yeah how is this not mentioned
Texmansam
halfway through book 1 and its hard to put down. I heard it keeps getting better.
theblueowlisdead
By the fifth book I got really sick of all the women in the books. They were all written as whiny bitches but it gets better after that.
johnnyschifezz
I think RJ had a thing for bossy women
Revdrgrace
*Tugs braid
LtWiggles
Crosses arms under her breasts.
ipickmynose
I'm so meh with Sanderson. His worlds and magic systems are AMAZING but I always felt there was something lacking from human interactions.
contempted
This so much. They feel slightly 1 dimensional. Istruggle to bond or believe in the Characters, thought it was just me.
Higure
The entire Mistborn trilogy had just two interesting female characters. And one of them dies the second or third time we meet her.
TheBeastRabban
Because Mormon.
TheSHR3DD3R
Try the storm light archives, it'll change your world
rollipukki
Yeah, dialogue was especially horrible with audiobooks. Nobody talks like that. World was nice though and Stormlight series was bit better.
ipickmynose
So much missing in the romance sections and I find his humor is pretty hit-or-miss for me. I liked Warbreaker better than Mistborn.
EricBetts
It's weak, but I'm happy it's not a shoehorned love triangle or something
magoslich
Romance is an admitted blind spot for him, he got much better in Warbreaker and has made great strides since. Mistborn Era 1 was rough tho
RatsLiveOnNoEvilStar
I feel like his humor in Wax & Wayne is more spot on, especially with Wax.
magoslich
Wax and Wayne are fleshed out better. Sanderson also worked through some blocks before writing them and it shows.
SirGellahad
Concur. I also enjoy his style of romance storytelling.
ipickmynose
Really? I feel it lacks physical reactions, like a ravin heart or feeling warm, and the emotional stuff like getting tongue tied or nervous
Simisaurus
Just started the Stormlight Archive by him. Finished The Way of Kings and was blown away. Currently halfway through Words of Radiance. 10/10
Deathevn82
I named my son Kaladin Stormblessed...
youaremyfire
The next book in that series is due very soon :)
industrialmonk
I second this. My second favorite series next to GoT. The third book is coming in November
Remainder
Good stuff ahead. Second half of WoR reminded me of the second half of Storm of Swords in terms of ridiculous, consistent awesomeness.
akom
Great series so far. I was a little peeved when I found out was going to be 10 books, though.. I'll probably be dead before it's done.
Simisaurus
Nah, now you got something to live for!
Orion1453
Eh, Sanderson is a fucking machine.
agalzoff
10 books total planned for SA. Welcome to the storming waiting game.
PencilvesterC137
Just reread Way of Kings and am starting Words of Radiance again tonight. I love audiobooks and the Graphic Audio versions are incredible
Cantelope
LIFE BEFORE DEATH. JOURNEY BEFORE DESTINATION.
raynesdaze
The third one comes out in....October I think?
codylishush
It better
SirGellahad
I did not know this, and now I have something to look forward to, thanks!
zak55
There's also the Novella about Lyft that's getting a solo release in October
RatsLiveOnNoEvilStar
Nov 13th
LlamaEaters
Holy shit that is my birthday. This will be the best Birthday gift ever!
TheNippleHunter
Litterally cannot wait
QuickINeedAName
Read first few chapters over TOR.com!
wholettheusernamesout
Dope series. I'll also recommend the Kingkiller books by Pat Rothfuss. 1/2
BarefootScoundrel
I'll get downvoted, but I thought Kingkiller was very derivative, boring, and didn't use any of its good ideas well.
Okairii
I now whole heartily agree.....loving it so far! Is amazing!
MouseintheMountain
Chaos Seeds by Aleron Kong is very similar writing style but lit RPG. Super good and 7 are out now.
wholettheusernamesout
I'll now go cry silently in the corner of my room and wait for the third book to come out
Rednaxel6
Yeah, I was gonna say put it on your radar but wait till the 3rd book comes out.
wholettheusernamesout
The lack of a third book felt crushing when I finished the second book. I hope he finishes the story.
Rednaxel6
I know, its been 6 years! Im gonna have to read the first two again when 3 comes out. I did love The Slow Regard of Silent Things though!
contempted
I've never wanted a book to come out so much. And I've waited on the Dark Tower and Wheel of time books.
wholettheusernamesout
You speak the true true. Man I hope he finishes it before I die/ he dies/ the world ends
WannabeSurgeon
Do the Wax and Wayne series next. Same universal as mistborn. More time for another book in kings way to come out
TheSHR3DD3R
But with GUNS! Wild West meets fantasy, great series
N1njas
Love this series!
Smes
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EricBetts
"Kings way": do you mean stormlight archives?
SirGellahad
Yeah, pretty sure they meant "Way of Kings"
LlamaEaters
That's just the first book's name though, the series is Stormlight Archive
glassblower10
Is the wax and Wayne series by Sanderson?
magoslich
It is the second Era of Mistborn books. There are going to be 3-4 Eras in the same world at different time periods.
SirGellahad
It's going to be amazing.
RatsLiveOnNoEvilStar
I really like the idea of a fantasy magic system in a sci-if technology level world, but all that is towards the end of the cosmere story
RatsLiveOnNoEvilStar
Yes - its some 300 years after Mistborn
glassblower10
Ask the alloy of law?
glassblower10
So*
sassyclippy
Yes. Very good follow-up to Mistborn. Check out the Mistborn secret history as well.
maugbowa
if the fantasy gun play angle suites you well you might wish to try the powder mage trilogy.
magoslich
Powder Mage is sooo good. All the best parts of Sanderson magic but without the hangups on writing romance and violence? Magnificent.
BDF1838
Brian McClellan studied under Brandon Sanderson. It's no coincidence the magic system and writing is so compelling.
magoslich
To be fair, Sanderson admits that he didn't contribute much, Brian was already that good when he got there lol.