Recommend a fantasy series?
I absolutely adore George R R Martin's 'A Song of Ice and Fire' series. Problem is, now I can't find anything to match up to it at all. I have read Lord of the Rings and enjoyed it and I'm currently reading Dave Duncan's 'Tales of the King's Blades' which are great but does anyone have other recommendations, bearing in mind that I like grown-up, multi-narrative fantasy in the vein of GRRM?
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I have a blog where all I do is review series. You are welcome to go browse it. Meanwhile let me pull out my list.
The Sword of Truth, written by Terry Goodkind
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sword_of_Truth
Set in a medieval type world, Richard Cypher, a woods guide, lends a hand to a stranger who is searching for a nameless Wizard who disappeared many years ago. Along the way Richard is challenged in every way possible, physically, mentally and emotionally. This series showcases the virtue of remaining true to yourself and your morals, regardless of what life throws at you. The author himself says he wrote this series with adults in mind because of the focus on philosophical themes
The Wheel of Time (11 in print, 12th book to be written by Brandon Sanderson) by Robert Jordan
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wheel_of_Time
This huge sage takes place in a medievil type world where magic is called the One Power and can only be used by women. Men who are born with this ability are fated to go insane, if they live that long as once found are usually killed first. The saga centers around one man who, born with the One Power, is fated to save the world, while trying to save himself from insanity. The first book takes off slow as the extensive worldbuilding begins to take shape but once you get past that part you will never regret it.
Riftwar Saga by Raymond Feist. Start with
Magician: Apprentice and Magician: Master
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raymond_E._Feist
Pug, an orphan boy is apprenticed to a magician and begins a set of adventures with his friend Thomas as their world is invaded by aliens who enter through a portal. These books were originally created as an alternate D&D world and quickly grew in popularity causing him to write a lot more books to add to the series.
Kushiel Series by Jacqueline Carey
http://www.amazon.com/Kushiels-Dart-Jacqueline-Car...
If you want something completely different but with a definite adult theme try these. I recommend them highly for open minded adults. The world centers on a religion that honors sex and love in all its forms from sensual to masochistic. But its not a trash novel, the subject matter is handled in a very mature and reverent way. The story follows Phèdre as first a child in the "Night Court" to her training as a spy and on to her adventures both at home and across the lands. There is a touching love story, high adventure, political intrigue, and a complex world to enjoy. This series is on my favorites list.
The Chronicles of Narnia by CS Lewis
The Belgariad by David Eddings followed by The Mallorean
Storms of Vengeance by John Beachem followed by The Hunter and the Marked
anything by Terry Pratchett
There is a very long list at the link below. The more adult ones tend to be toward the bottom of the list.
Twilight Saga
The Redwall Series
Terry Pratchett's Discworld
Barb & J. C. Hendee's Noble Dead
Eric Flint's Joe's World (The Philosophical Strangler and Forward the Mage so far)
I haven't read George R R Martin's books yet... but I recommend ' The Sword of Truth' series by Terry Goodkind.
I liked the Wheel Of Time series by Robert Jordan. Great set of books.
Inkheart series by Cornelia Funke.
Have you tried Eragon, by Christopher Paolini? It is kind of similar to LOTR. The movie sucks, so don't judge based on that.
A Great and Terrible Beauty by Libba Bray
the greatest book i've ever read. period.
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twilight series.
Artimis Fowl.