EPTHow does this series hold up against westeros? I really dont want to be 'that guy' who compares everything to a game of thrones but it's really the only fantasy series that ever held me, so don't want to waste my money
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malaan
365 Posts
How does this series hold up against westeros? I really dont want to be 'that guy' who compares everything to a game of thrones but it's really the only fantasy series that ever held me, so don't want to waste my money | ||
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Craze
United States561 Posts
That said, read the first one and see what you think. If you like a ASOIAF you may want to check out Terry Goodkind's stuff, though I know some people dislike his writing I enjoyed his characters quite a bit. | ||
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chroniX
517 Posts
On April 25 2013 15:32 malaan wrote: I am intrigued by this series. I just got done reading the currently available ASOIAF books by Martin, and need something to sink my teeth in while we wait for the Winds of Winter.. How does this series hold up against westeros? I really dont want to be 'that guy' who compares everything to a game of thrones but it's really the only fantasy series that ever held me, so don't want to waste my money Sorry to hijack the thread but if you are looking for something like ASOIAF read "The first Law" series by Joe Abercrombie. I tried every other standard recommendation on the internet: Malazan, Wheel of Time, Farseer Trilogy and i liked the "The first Law" the most. It is realistic, brutal, no real bad/good guys, REALLY nice characters with development, sex, death, gore, subtle magic usage. Everything I liked about ASOIAF  The First Law series consists of six novels and three short stories. Trilogy: The Blade Itself Before They Are Hanged Last Argument of Kings Standalone works: Best Served Cold The Heroes Red Country I havent read the standalons yet, but they are supposed to be really good aswell. So if you like the series you should have enough material to get closer to Winds of Winter  | ||
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Malkavian183
Turkey227 Posts
In wikipedia it says it is closest to Malazan, I am at 7th book and I want another good series to continue after I am done. | ||
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Rimstalker
Germany734 Posts
On April 25 2013 19:14 Malkavian183 wrote: Has anyone read "The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant" by Stephen R. Donaldson? In wikipedia it says it is closest to Malazan, I am at 7th book and I want another good series to continue after I am done. The Chronicles are not bad, I would say the closest they are to the Malazan books is that a) there are demi-gods that do interfere with mortal affairs and b) that the fantasy world is not one of flowers and rainbows, but of unsavory stuff as well. If you are more into the epicness of the tale, this one would be my recommendation, even though it is sci-fi, not fantasy: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commonwealth_Saga | ||
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Thermia
United States866 Posts
On April 25 2013 19:14 Malkavian183 wrote: Has anyone read "The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant" by Stephen R. Donaldson? In wikipedia it says it is closest to Malazan, I am at 7th book and I want another good series to continue after I am done. I've read them and the story is pretty good but I'm not really a fan of donaldson's writing; it seems like he's trying to emulate tolkien a bit too much for my liking but with a very different hero. | ||
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solsken
Sweden182 Posts
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h41fgod
Sweden377 Posts
On April 25 2013 10:05 Agnosthar wrote: I just finished the first book and despite being unsure if I liked it until past halfway, I ended up loving it. I'm starting the second now, not too impressed with all my favourite characters from book 1 not being present though. + Show Spoiler + Hated that Lorn got killed off though, I liked her more than any of the other characters Oh, you will change your mind. | ||
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sperY
Serbia444 Posts
Was same with me, and i changed my mind! I'm so sad that publishers in Serbia only translated first two books. Now i have to get a kindle or something and read it in English, which i haven't done so far when books are considered. | ||
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malaan
365 Posts
It was not my cup of tea, but only by about 1/4 of the way I gave up.. so maybe il try again. | ||
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thOr6136
Slovenia1775 Posts
. I thought i might share it with you. Here is video: | ||
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Ame
United States246 Posts
Probably much due to me not being well read, but this may be the first time I actually feel so much anticipation for eventually rereading a series. So many full circles. So much... knowledge to bring to the second reading. But pretty much to add my backing to what has been said probably countless times in the series: 1. Yea, having favorite sets of characters disappear for books at a time made me sad. Until I came to realize that each new set is/was just as awesome. 2. And yea, the first book started out slow. Honestly, every book of the series starts out slow to me (especially the ones with new characters). But the endings, man. The endings. The slow starts also don't bother me as much now that I feel I know so much more about the world the series takes place in (compared to say... when I first read the first book lolol). ~~~ 'some cute White Girl classmate recommended the series to me near the end of undergrad. Thank you, cute White Girl. Thank you. D: | ||
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Sickkiee
Japan607 Posts
On May 23 2013 01:25 Ame wrote: Just reached epilogue in Toll the Hounds. Man, each book ends with such epic climaxes(?). Every time. EVERY TIME. I'll be cruising along casual reading through the first first 75-90% of the books during commute THEN SUDDENLY WILD CONCLUSION APPEARS and I must oneshot the end of the book. No exceptions. Probably much due to me not being well read, but this may be the first time I actually feel so much anticipation for eventually rereading a series. So many full circles. So much... knowledge to bring to the second reading. But pretty much to add my backing to what has been said probably countless times in the series: 1. Yea, having favorite sets of characters disappear for books at a time made me sad. Until I came to realize that each new set is/was just as awesome. 2. And yea, the first book started out slow. Honestly, every book of the series starts out slow to me (especially the ones with new characters). But the endings, man. The endings. The slow starts also don't bother me as much now that I feel I know so much more about the world the series takes place in (compared to say... when I first read the first book lolol). ~~~ 'some cute White Girl classmate recommended the series to me near the end of undergrad. Thank you, cute White Girl. Thank you. D: I know! After you finish a book it's kind of like uhhhh I know my fav chars are not going to be in the next one as much as the previous one and before you know it you already like the new chars haha. Currently up to the 4th book so... Hope it keeps going. Although some people are right - the world is getting so damn big I'm starting to have trouble with actually imagining it all LOL. | ||
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intothewhite
Australia60 Posts
On June 14 2013 10:50 Sickkiee wrote: I know! After you finish a book it's kind of like uhhhh I know my fav chars are not going to be in the next one as much as the previous one and before you know it you already like the new chars haha. Currently up to the 4th book so... Hope it keeps going. Although some people are right - the world is getting so damn big I'm starting to have trouble with actually imagining it all LOL. Midnight Tides was almost too much of a change, but Tehol and Bug were incredibly amazing. Those two are my favorite part so far (starting The Bonehunters). | ||
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{ToT}ColmA
Japan3260 Posts
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{ToT}ColmA
Japan3260 Posts
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{ToT}ColmA
Japan3260 Posts
gonna start forge of darkness this night. hope its good | ||
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Teejing
Germany1360 Posts
How good are the other malazan books especially those not written by steven erikson? | ||
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LaSt)ChAnCe
United States2179 Posts
On September 04 2013 05:23 Teejing wrote: So i red the standard 1-10 books 2x now and i am hesitant to read the other malazan books since i have heart they are not on par. How good are the other malazan books especially those not written by steven erikson? i haven't read the storyline branches either, but if you decide to take a break from malazan i recommend (after seeing so many others recommend it here i bought it) The Black Company series. as i read through it i could see so many things that i knew directly inspired malazan - IMO it's better in a lot of ways, though it's less epic IMO. highly recommend | ||
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eTcetRa
Australia822 Posts
On September 04 2013 09:24 LaSt)ChAnCe wrote: i haven't read the storyline branches either, but if you decide to take a break from malazan i recommend (after seeing so many others recommend it here i bought it) The Black Company series. as i read through it i could see so many things that i knew directly inspired malazan - IMO it's better in a lot of ways, though it's less epic IMO. highly recommend I can't possibly recommend Black Company enough. Such an incredible series of books, I read Malazan after seeing the author wrote something on the back of The Black Company book. | ||
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