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The Way Of Kings

The Way Of Kings

Author: Brandon Sanderson

This still-brilliant series starts with A Game of Thrones. What can I say about this series other than read it! It's well-regarded as the best fantasy series, by nearly everyone except the now legion of haters who (including the list author) are incensed that Martin has not released the next damn book yet.Martin's books have been at the top of this list for years, and despite his delayed release of the 6th book (The Winds of Winter), his works still stand out as some of the best in the genre. If you haven't read Martin just yet (I'm speaking to the three of you out there who have not), you owe it to yourself to read this series. Like now.Martin writes with flair, deftly weaving multiple storylines in a gritty, even brutal, world that consists entirely of gray characters instead of the classic black and white. Martin's world is a vast chess game spanning continents, and the pieces are lords, bastards, knights, wizards, ladies, and children. What really stands out in this series is Martin's penchant for axing the major characters. That's right -- no character is safe from the author's noose. Despite the demise of major characters, the plot lines continue stronger than ever. Tired of protagonists walking through fire without a scratch, falling hundreds of feet without a bruise, and defeating superhuman creatures with the same amount of effort that one puts into scratching an arm? Then this series is your fix. The sheer unpredictability of the series renders it a delectable experience. Dare you to predict the winners and losers? If you haven't read the series yet, read it! Chances are, you're going to be calling in sick the next day so you can keep reading. It's that good.Still waiting for Book 6. Does Martin Still Have the Magic?

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