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Is this book an example of fantasy for adults? I have been trying to find more fantasy after reading all the Robin Hobb and George R R Martin available, moved on to stuff like Eddings/ Feist/ Jordan and it is rubbish in comparison. On the search for some quality fantasy that has actual characters and a decent plot, help would be much appreciated :)

Sarah If you've never read the Kingkiller Chronicles by Patrick Rothfuss I highly recommend it. One of the best fantasy series I've ever read!!! …moreIf you've never read the Kingkiller Chronicles by Patrick Rothfuss I highly recommend it. One of the best fantasy series I've ever read!!! (less)

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Is there any map for this series? I really want a map to locate the places in my mind! :-)

Richard There is a RPG supplement for it which might include maps. Amazon sell it. The Black Company Campaign Setting
…moreThere is a RPG supplement for it which might include maps. Amazon sell it. The Black Company Campaign Setting
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Hi, can i read only first trilogy, or are all nine parts in same story arc ?

Lee Franklin Characters from the first book can be found in all three trilogies still in starring roles. The main character "Croaker" is in most of the novels. He …moreCharacters from the first book can be found in all three trilogies still in starring roles. The main character "Croaker" is in most of the novels. He and others (no spoilers) will appear in the first two trilogies prominently.

I recommend reading them in order. There is a "Gap Filler" book as well "The Silver Spike" that fills in stuff before and between the first and second trilogy. (less)

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I dropped it at page 128/300 because of the rough writing. Is the series better in the later books?

Jim Carleton I just finished my 2nd or 3rd reading of The Black Company, and I have to agree with you about the rough writing. That being said, you might want to g…moreI just finished my 2nd or 3rd reading of The Black Company, and I have to agree with you about the rough writing. That being said, you might want to give it another go, as things do get better. It had been many years since my previous reading of the book, and I was quite surprised by how episodic the book was; I'd completely forgotten everything. One thing to realize is that this was written over 30 years ago, when Cook was really just beginning to really figure out that "writing stuff". He'd published some short stories, and a few novels, but this was his first really big "hit". Read the novel more as a series of novellas; focus on the characters, who really do drive the story along, and it might work better for you. FWIW, I'm now re-reading the second book in the series, and it flows much better, despite being two over-lapping stories told in alternating chapters, which will come together at the end. I hope this helped you :-)(less)

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Does this book contain any sexual content? If so to what extent?

Daniel Browne Mostly it does not, except for one scene in which rape is explicitly mentioned in passing in a way that is viscerally upsetting. However, the main cha…moreMostly it does not, except for one scene in which rape is explicitly mentioned in passing in a way that is viscerally upsetting. However, the main characters are not "good guys" and it is mentioned that rape is a normal part of their routine when it is possible as a result of defeating an enemy.

I found this article which compares it favourably to GoT which is well known for having problems in this regard:
https://faustusnotes.wordpress.com/20...(less)

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