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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 :)
MegaSolipsist The final three books of the Wheel of Time series were finished by Brandon Sanderson, and although his books tend towards YA as much as adult, anythin…moreThe final three books of the Wheel of Time series were finished by Brandon Sanderson, and although his books tend towards YA as much as adult, anything he writes is solid gold, especially the Stormlight Archives.
Steven Erikson's Malazan Book of the Fallen is a brilliant fantasy series, although you need to pay attention to what happens, as it's basically A Song Of Ice And Fire on crystal meth.
I've heard Brent Weeks is very good at dark fantasy, although I haven't read anything of his yet.(less)
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