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Originally Posted by Panamon Creel I'm not too bothered to be honest. As per the recommendations on this site, I've just started the second book of George RR Martins, Song of Ice and Fire series, which I'm thoroughly enjoying and consider him a far better writer then Donaldson. After that, I'm looking forward to getting stuck into Steven Erikson's, Malazan series.
I'm just curious to know what happens next in the Covenant series but I'm not a huge fan of Donaldson. I still think 3 years is far too long between books. |
Yep I know that qoute well. I agree that Martin and Erikson are probably more talented writers than Donaldson but at the time the original Covenant series was coming out in the late 70s and early 80's it was a bit of a gem at that time for me to read as there wasn't that much Fantasy avaialble at my local bookshops. I still enjoy the Covenant books quite a bit though.
Interesting you mention Martin because his latest book Feast Of Crows represented a
5 year gap before his previously published book in the series Storm Of Swords. Along with Erikson and R. Scott Bakker these are the modern masters of the EPIC Fantasy IMHO. Also the current book is really only half of the completed novel as it features only 50% of the POVs, the next book (due out late this year/early next year) contains the remaining POVs for the current story arc. It simply got too big to publish as 1 novel and the fans of course were becoming a little toey about a 5 year wait b/w books.
Erikson is my fav fantasy author of all time, the Malazan books certainly the best Fantasy series I've ever read. The other amazing thing about Erikson is that he pretty much stated he'd write 10 books in 10 years (part of his contract) and gave all 10 Titles upfront. To date (with a minor exception/dealy in Bk 6 Bonehunters) he's been true to this plan in addition to writing several novellas and being engaged on other projects during this same time. Given the length and quality of the books so far this blows me away a little.
Please do post your thoughts on the Erikson subforum when you get to read the books, will be interested in your comments...
