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A Goodreads user asked this question about The Black Company (The Chronicles of the Black Company, #1):
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 :)
Shane Duquette I think Guy Gavriel Kay, Lois McMaster Bujold, and R Scott Bakker compare well with Robin Hobb. They have that same slower pace, taking the time to bu…moreI think Guy Gavriel Kay, Lois McMaster Bujold, and R Scott Bakker compare well with Robin Hobb. They have that same slower pace, taking the time to build a beautiful world, deep characters, societies that feel real, and a complex plot that reeks of genuine human nature.

Kay and Bujold feel more like Robin Hobb, whereas Bakker feels more like GRR Martin, I find.(less)
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The Black Company
by Glen Cook
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