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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 :)
Max I'd recommend sticking around for the later books of the Wheel of Time series, even if you didn't quite enjoy the first book(s). The final three books…moreI'd recommend sticking around for the later books of the Wheel of Time series, even if you didn't quite enjoy the first book(s). The final three books number among the best fantasy books I have ever read.

Other than that, I second Sanderson (Way of Kings), Rothfuss (Name of the Wind), and Erikson (Malazan book of the fallen).(less)
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