Malazan Book of The Fallen - the most epic fantasy ever. *NM*
Asharak Send a noteboard - 10/04/2012 11:45:59 AM
I'm sorta well read in epic fantasy, but I've missed a lot of debuts in the last few years.
Anyway, I'm looking for books that are similar to Wheel of Time and Name of the Wind. Some books I know to be similar are Runelords, Way of Kings, Mistworld, and Dune (but looking for fantasy here).
The qualities I consider to be similar are-
-Fun characters (Kvothe and Mat Cauthon as opposed to Jon Snow)
-Epic fights and battles, the type legends are made out of (Mat Cauthon attacking the Stone of Tear)
-An interesting world with large pockets of peace that the story preferably starts out at (Emonds Field, The University)
-Either a coming war or future legendary status for the protags.
-Magic with characters who can use that magic
-Classic tropes are welcome. As long as they're done well.
-Humor!
Also, these books should probably have been released within the last 10 years, since I don't like a lot of fantasy before 2000.
So basically, if you're a fan of the two mentioned works, and you've read something that caused you to think to yourself, 'This is similar', that's probably what I'm looking for.
If you think Game of Thrones is what I'm looking for, then please ignore this thread.
Thanks to all.
Anyway, I'm looking for books that are similar to Wheel of Time and Name of the Wind. Some books I know to be similar are Runelords, Way of Kings, Mistworld, and Dune (but looking for fantasy here).
The qualities I consider to be similar are-
-Fun characters (Kvothe and Mat Cauthon as opposed to Jon Snow)
-Epic fights and battles, the type legends are made out of (Mat Cauthon attacking the Stone of Tear)
-An interesting world with large pockets of peace that the story preferably starts out at (Emonds Field, The University)
-Either a coming war or future legendary status for the protags.
-Magic with characters who can use that magic
-Classic tropes are welcome. As long as they're done well.
-Humor!
Also, these books should probably have been released within the last 10 years, since I don't like a lot of fantasy before 2000.
So basically, if you're a fan of the two mentioned works, and you've read something that caused you to think to yourself, 'This is similar', that's probably what I'm looking for.
If you think Game of Thrones is what I'm looking for, then please ignore this thread.
Thanks to all.
Please recommend me fantasy books like Wheel of Time and Name of the Wind
01/04/2012 08:49:00 PM
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"The Lies of Locke Lamora" is the one that springs most readily to mind.
01/04/2012 10:36:41 PM
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Yes, if you don't mind some swearing, the Locke Lamora books are lots of fun.
01/04/2012 10:57:56 PM
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The First Law Trilogy by Joe Abercrombie
02/04/2012 02:59:58 PM
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Not to criticize your suggestions, or books I haven't even read...
02/04/2012 10:27:17 PM
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Another I read and lost interest in. Back on the to-read list. Thanks *NM*
03/04/2012 05:08:11 AM
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Also, for a different feel, but also quite good: The Dresden Files (Jim Butcher)
02/04/2012 06:46:18 PM
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Read the first few, then stopped. Always planned on returning. Thanks. *NM*
03/04/2012 05:09:17 AM
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If you want something like Wheel of Time just read Goodkind. He copied Jordan. *NM*
03/04/2012 04:18:10 AM
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Re: Please recommend me fantasy books like Wheel of Time and Name of the Wind
05/04/2012 06:10:54 AM
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Tad Williams' Memory, Sorrow and Thorn
05/04/2012 10:54:33 AM
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It starts out excruciatingly slow. And the plot was boring. Thanks *NM*
18/04/2012 04:33:04 PM
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I recommend two books by Brandon Sanderson
05/04/2012 07:02:09 PM
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Malazan Book of The Fallen - the most epic fantasy ever. *NM*
10/04/2012 11:45:59 AM
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Couldn't hold my attention past the first book. Thanks *NM*
18/04/2012 04:34:36 PM
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Re: Couldn't hold my attention past the first book. Thanks
18/04/2012 09:04:33 PM
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Discovered and reading The Warded Man. It seems to be up the same alley. *NM*
19/04/2012 07:08:34 AM
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