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Looking for striking books (lemmy.zip)
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I'm just in a bad reading slump currently and trying to get out of it. Usually when this happens I would take a break then read something again but this time I feel like I don't need a break from reading, I simply need a book so striking that it will fully engross me. Looking forward to your suggestions!

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[–] 5 points 3 months ago* (3 children)

so striking that it will fully engross me

For me this is currently Robin Hobb's first two trilogies, the Farseer trilogy and the Liveship traders trilogy.

Proper Fantasy (world building and such) and a gripping plot, but with real, 3D characters and social (in both the indivdual and society sense) interaction. Just well written.

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  • [–] [S] 2 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (2 children)

    Your comment just reminded me I had this on my tbr! I've been eyeing the Liveship trilogy for so long though I think I should read The Farseer trilogy first? Or can it go as a standalone trilogy?

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  • [–] 2 points 3 months ago*

    It can go as a standalone trilogy, but there is one thing in it that might affect your enjoyment of the Farseer trilogy, so if you're going to read both anyway, start with the Farseer.

    And both are really really worth the read.

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  • [–] 1 point 3 months ago

    Read it allllllllll. Absolutely my favorite series in its full capacity. Just such a great story, and the back and forth between the individual series' perspectives is a very unique and interesting way to tell this large tale.

    Anytime someone talks about it, I can't help but feel jealous that they can read it for the first time.

    It is a heavy lift, if you decide to chug theough it, but well worth it, IMO.

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