just got the book

[AryaUnderfoot]

Don't think so...who wrote them?

Sorry, I should have been more specific. Robin Hobb is the author of a series of books that is split into three smaller series- The Farseer Trilogy, The Liveship Traders Trilogy, and the Tawny Man trilogy. All are interconnected, but the Farseer Trilogy and the Tawny Man are both based on one set of characters, while the Liveship Traders take place in another part of the same world. They're quite good and I've read them several times. Robin Hobb also just came out with the first book of a new series, called Soldier's Son, which I haven't read yet.

 

[Cssndra]

For some reason, when I read that, I read it as Robin Hood

 

[ChasenFate]

::Grumble..:: Stupid Atlanta Traffic...Try John Marco...His seires that starts with the Jackal of Nar was good.

 

[Cssndra]

CF - that's why I work from home. Roswell to Alpharetta still sucks

 

[ChasenFate]

I have to drive up to Atlanta about once or twice a month for work...it isn't that bad, I just hate the traffic. I do not think I could be paid enough to suffer through that everyday.

 

[The Blackfish]

Cssndra, I heartily agree with AU and recommend the Robin Hobb books. They have very good character developement as well as an interesting plot with good twists and turns. And there is a Robin Hobb discussion board on this site as well.

 

[Cssndra]

I'm going to get them tonight. And I think I'll pick up the sequel to Wicked while I'm at it.

 

[Koraf the Crazyfoo]

Hi everyone, I'm new here but I thought I'd jump straight into this topic.

Like the original poster, I also just got the books, well about 3 months ago, and have thoroughly enjoyed them... except that I have to wait for the next ones. I came across the books by chance and decided to buy them all. But I was under the impression that I had bought an entire series ... what a fool I am! Now I have to wait and it's driving me insane. 'Tis just not fair. I haven't read the new book yet ... getting that as a Xmas prezzie, so I'm counting down the hours. I never imagined that I'd get so hooked on these books, and I truely hope the high standard GRRM has set continues for the erst of the series (however long that may be).

 

[Boaz]

The first step to regaining your sanity and health is to admit that you have a problem.

Fortunately you are in the right place.

These are the threads of ASOIAF Anonymous.

You need to stand up and say, "Hello. My name is Koraf and I'm an ASOIAFaholic."

Trust me, you'll feel better immediately.

 

[The Blackdread]

"Hello. My name is Blackie and I`m an ASOIAFaholic."

I do feel better.

 

[Brys]

Blackfish, the problem is that I read about five books a week....and that means that I've read most of the stuff out there, or at least decided it was of no interest. Even the junk - all the Mercedes Lackey books, all the Marion Zimmer Bradley anthologies (and her originals, which were mostly good), all the Anne McCaffrey, the David Eddings (god forbid we have to wade through thirteen books before we get to the end), Robert Jordan, Niel Gaimann (sp?), Tolkien, the first four of the Dune books (the fourth one was CRAP),Mervyn Peake, Tolkien, and have even moved onto vampire porn for lack of anything more stimulating (no pun intended). I actually couldn't tell you what I've read and what I haven't read unless the book is in my hands.

Although a number of folks who post here are European, and I find you get a vastly different selection of books than we do here. Email me if you have any recommendations?

I think you should find this helpful: http://www.chronicles-network.com/forum/6228-fantasy-recommendations-for-the-unenlightened.html

I wish I could read 5 books a week - then I may actually have some hope of getting through my unread books pile. There's a huge amount out there, and just in case you think you're running out, take a look at the Nightshade books forums (http://www.nightshadebooks.com/cgi-bin/discus/discus.cgi) , where you'll probably come across hundreds of great fantasy authors you've never heard of in a matter of seconds. I'm not going to recommend any here, because this is supposed to be a GRRM thread, and anyway, I think the link should give you enough to get started.

On the ASOIAF front, I've got a reason to be pleased with myself. I've managed to resist reading A Feast For Crows so far (it won't last long, as now it sits tauntingly on my bookshelf) - an entire month since publication! And more - I haven't re-read the series, even though it's extremely tempting to do so. The best way I've found to resist is simply to get a huge to-read pile.

 

[Culhwch]

But I was under the impression that I had bought an entire series ... what a fool I am! Now I have to wait and it's driving me insane. 'Tis just not fair.

Talk to me in five years about fairness, mate. I read A Storm of Swords late 2000. I read A Feast for Crows a month ago....

 

[Koraf the Crazyfoo]

Yeah, I feel a bit of sympathy for you for having to go through that... Hell, a lot of sympathy.

 

[ChasenFate]

And just think we have to wait until the next book..Sigh.. I hope it doesn't take long.

 

[Darkstar]

If you are looking for something good to read that is also in the realm of fantasy based more for adults pick up Wizards First Rule by Terry Goodkind. Its a great series and very well written .

 

[Niolani]

I hope you don't mind gill but I'm going to post my question here since you're talking about aGoT. I read the 1st book in 1999 and only just bothered to buy it a few days ago (even though I own and have re-read the others to death) and I am wondering who is it that Arya sees talking in the bowels of the red keep near the room where the dragon skulls are kept? Is it Varys and Illyrio? Sorry if this has already been discussed before.

 

[Culhwch]

It has been discussed before, but I'm stumped as to where on these lengthy boards. But the general consensus seems to be that yes, it is Varys and Illyrio.

 

[the_faery_queen]

hmm.
well, yeah. martin is one of the best writers out there, he has a complex plot, amazingly vivid and relatable characters. he'[s just great
hobb is good too, though her endings are weak
not got one good word to say about goodkind!
i think that you will find a problem now you have discovered martin, because nothing else is as good! and everything else will be disappointing in comparsion. hobb is my second fav writer, but i find that the flaws in her stuff are so much more vivid since i started reading martin.

 

[Tyranus]

Well I have had no problem moving on to other writers or even going back to the ones that got me started, I find that it doesn't matter if the book is as good as anything else, only that it is entertaining enough for me to read, there are a multitude of good writers out there, with great books, they may not be as epic as Martin, but they are good all the same.

 

[the_faery_queen]

i have the opposite problem i am a fussy pants, and first to admit it, and i tend to feel forced to stick to the same authors because everything else is so crap!
but i have been given a list of stuff to try so i may have to be brave and try them!