drtdrums Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 On 6/27/2017 at 10:05 AM, Fan since a Fetus said: Yeah, the Dresden files are next on the list. I've been told by close friends that they are better, but your comment doesn't give me confidence. I have to try and restore that confidence. I am a book snob and a voracious reader (usually around 30k words per day). The Dresden Files is one of the best series I have ever read. Theres a catch, though. They were Butcher's first attempts at writing, and even he admits he sucked in the beginning. Power through the first 3 books (which aren't bad stories, just not well-written) and things get insane. They're light, short books, so it shoudnt be a slog. The series is exceptionally plotted. The books, after the third, are also exceptionally plotted. Changes is the most "hooollllllyyyyy %]€{" book I've read in fiction. And yes, I'm including GRRM. It took me days to unblow my mind after finishing it. I have made this same recommendation to several people, always with the stipulation that the first 3 books are just the price of admission to the biggest, best urban fantasy party imaginable. Butcher's rabid fans are the way we are because he really is *that* good. Just not for about 200k words or so. (and re: Codex, I agree - same with his steampunk. He's only cut out for first-person page turners.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeddyKGB Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 For anyone who loved the Game of Thrones series I highly suggest Malazan Book of the fallen. It's twice as big as GOT and on a much grander level. I'm only on book 8 of 10 right now but I already prefer it over GRRM the series is currently 4.7/5 on goodreads http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/20345548-the-complete-malazan-book-of-the-fallen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan since a Fetus Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 18 hours ago, drtdrums said: I have made this same recommendation to several people, always with the stipulation that the first 3 books are just the price of admission to the biggest, best urban fantasy party imaginable. Butcher's rabid fans are the way we are because he really is *that* good. All of this is great to know. I have the first six Dresden Files so I figured I would at least get through them. I just recently became a serious reader, but I am very picky already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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