From this thread that Ankari started, I think it would be cool to discuss the Top 100 Fantasy Author list,one author at time. http://mythicscribes.com/forums/novels-stories/9307-top-100-fantasy-authors-how-many-have-you-read.html
Every two or three days, I'm going to post an author from this list and then we can feel free to discuss books by the author, what we think about them, etc. Please put SPOILER tags on anything that could be perceived as a spoiler for a book.
The first entry is...Joe Abercrombie.
I have to say, he's one of my favorite authors in fantasy writing right now. He's considered by some the standard-bearer for "grimdark" fantasy (a name that has taken in some circles, but by no means an official name), writing that features darker themes, grey characters, and lots of gritty realism.
Of his books, I've read the entire First Law series, some of his short stories, and I've read most of his other books, Red Country the one I'm trying to finish now. If you enjoy a dark sense of humor, realistic characters, and plenty of action, Abercrombie's the author for you.
There's been news that Abercrombie's next book is going to be a YA fantasy. You can check out the news on his blog here: Half a King | Joe Abercrombie
Some may say, "What? The master of grim, bloody fantasy is going to write a YA book?" I have to say though, I'm pretty interested to see what he's going to cook up. YA doesn't necessarily mean children's book after all.
So any other thoughts about Abercrombie?
Every two or three days, I'm going to post an author from this list and then we can feel free to discuss books by the author, what we think about them, etc. Please put SPOILER tags on anything that could be perceived as a spoiler for a book.
The first entry is...Joe Abercrombie.
I have to say, he's one of my favorite authors in fantasy writing right now. He's considered by some the standard-bearer for "grimdark" fantasy (a name that has taken in some circles, but by no means an official name), writing that features darker themes, grey characters, and lots of gritty realism.
Of his books, I've read the entire First Law series, some of his short stories, and I've read most of his other books, Red Country the one I'm trying to finish now. If you enjoy a dark sense of humor, realistic characters, and plenty of action, Abercrombie's the author for you.
There's been news that Abercrombie's next book is going to be a YA fantasy. You can check out the news on his blog here: Half a King | Joe Abercrombie
Some may say, "What? The master of grim, bloody fantasy is going to write a YA book?" I have to say though, I'm pretty interested to see what he's going to cook up. YA doesn't necessarily mean children's book after all.
So any other thoughts about Abercrombie?
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