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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 :)
Ross Drew Joe Abercrombys First Law trilogy and Stephen Lynchs Gentleman Bastard series are hugely better. Other commonly quoted adult fantasy I've found a bit …moreJoe Abercrombys First Law trilogy and Stephen Lynchs Gentleman Bastard series are hugely better. Other commonly quoted adult fantasy I've found a bit dull, Robin Hobbs Assasin and the Fool series was ok but a little emo, Wheel of Time is just Lord of the Rings ripoff, rambling nonsence and Malazan Book of the Fallen was ok, just a bit long winded with a expensive and hard to grasp universe. I hate the oh so ridiculous Pratchet/Gaiman/Adams style of writing but others seem to love it.(less)
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