I have to reach out and ask the opinions of Szlia and others here that may have read this...I suggestThe Long Price Quartetby Daniel Abraham. Fantasy with an original take on magic and a very subtle and clever plot. It's in 4 volumes too, so it's not like a gigantic commitment.
In my opinion, no, the system itself and Seedless were the only aspects of the series that held any merit for me. If you are well read in the genre I doubt you will find much else of distinction unless fictional economic situations and irrational yet ultimately pivotal character decisions excite you (end of book 1).I have to reach out and ask the opinions of Szlia and others here that may have read this...
About 80% through book 1 and wondering if it getanybetter? It isn't necessarily bad, but I'm thoroughly not enjoying it and anticipating 3 more books makes me wonder if it is worth committing to. There are interesting things going on and the concept / system / relationship between the poets and their andat is interesting enough, but damn near nothing happens.
The Colour of Magic. Read all of Discworld novels(not side shit like cookbooks and such) in publish order. Do it. On subsequent read-throughs go ahead and follow one series.Toss me a recommendation: I haven't read a single Terry Pratchett book. Where to start with him?
Yeah, Discworld is one of those series where it took the author a few books to really get a handle on how to write them. They should still definitely be read in publication order, but with the understanding that they only get better as the series progresses.Also, don't get discouraged by the first two books, a few friends and acquaintances I have lent books to have gotten hung up on them, but from there on it's smooth sailing. And the "young adult" novels might sound like something different but they are fantastic too.
Good Omens is excellent.I love Discworld but read "Good Omens" first.