Leif Notae
Sage
All right, I am turning to you because I believe I am broken.
I think fantasy is dead in its current form. I've read things from twenty years ago, and I've read things published recently. Aside from the amazing exceptions (Throne of the Crescent Moon), current fantasy is bloated and boring.
That being said, I need your help. I've poked at the current "masters" (Martin, Sanderson, Abercrombie, etc.) and was left disinterested to say the least, but there must be a treasure trove of good out there somewhere in the genre.
So, what would you recommend to me? What can I read to have some faith restored for fantasy? Hell, just reading in general, whatever comes to mind.
If it's a guilty pleasure, send me a PM. I won't divulge what it is, just help me out here.
I think fantasy is dead in its current form. I've read things from twenty years ago, and I've read things published recently. Aside from the amazing exceptions (Throne of the Crescent Moon), current fantasy is bloated and boring.
That being said, I need your help. I've poked at the current "masters" (Martin, Sanderson, Abercrombie, etc.) and was left disinterested to say the least, but there must be a treasure trove of good out there somewhere in the genre.
So, what would you recommend to me? What can I read to have some faith restored for fantasy? Hell, just reading in general, whatever comes to mind.
If it's a guilty pleasure, send me a PM. I won't divulge what it is, just help me out here.