Are you a fantasy fan searching for something, you know, original? Tired of trudging through nonsense-laden, logic-lacking wrecks (with stereotypical elves and dwarves and I-don't-really-care-what-else)? Then you should read the A Song of Ice and Fire series by George R. R. Martin. If you don't, I will probably punch you. (Alternately, I will slay you with the twelve words of death I learned from Knockoff Fantasy #87.) Inspired by The War of the Roses (a fierce fight over royal succession), the Ice and Fire books are more politically focused than the usual high fantasy plot; they're also entirely character-driven, rather than having to rely on some quest or prophecy for the story's sake. None of the cast are entirely good or evil -yeah, some are twisted and some are saintly, but mostly they're just people. This, if you didn't know, is TOTALLY AWESOME.
I feel I should note that Martin is infamous for the brutal treatment of his characters. In addition to this, the books are graphic -sometimes more than they should be- in all respects (blood and gore, adult situtations, etc.) Drama, violence, and depression. There's nothing you can't love! The series begins with A Game of Thrones and has yet to be finished.
Rating: 5Q, 3P
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