D. S. Smith wrote: |
Thanks Roger, I sort of intentionally didn't mention that one. I love the GoT TV series, I think they did an excellent job with a gritty feeling medieval show. But that said, I wouldn't read his books...simply because I hate reading novels where every one of your favorite characters gets killed off. And the more you like a character the faster they die. It may be realistic, but it's not my style. I prefer to spend a long time getting to know characters that I really like. |
Bah, not all of them have died...yet. :lol:
There is a surprising amount of medieval influence in the Harry Potter series, but it is mostly their mythology and superstitions that carry through, so it is probably not what you are looking for. Figured I'd throw it out there.
Terry Goodkind's Sword of Truth series is another I enjoy. His novels get a lot of flak for their obvious Objectivist leanings, but I found the story quite enjoyable, if rather cliche at points.
David Eddings's The Belgariad is an excellent series, and they are all fairly quick reads.
And Patrick Rothfuss has two books in his Kingkiller Chronicles, The Name of the Wind and Wise Man's Fear. They are phenomenal.