For anyone who has read game of thrones?

any books similar to this series? why was it similar.



only answer if you have read game of thrones and what you are suggesting, thanks.For anyone who has read game of thrones?
The Wheel of Time series is a pretty good one. It has a lot more of the "traditional" fantasy elements, magic and otherworldly creatures and the like. It is long winded though, I think and much too drawn out. I'll still read the rest of it though, I've invested time in 13 or so books, so I'm not inclined to quit now. Just beware: there is some political intrigue, but it's no where near as sophisticated as the Game of Thrones. Magic is at the forefront so you have to remind yourself to see the "realities" of the work. The plot plods along, but the characters are very, very well-done.



The Sword of Truth series is similar as well. I like its basic premise, and even though I didn't get that sense of "knowing" the characters, but, they are likeable enough. There is very little political intrigue, but its fantastical element (and the series as a whole) is more geared towards adults, and the world building, for the most part, is well done. I finished it, again, because I'd invested so much time, but beware: I think the work is frustratingly choppy, long-winded and not that well written. It starts to seem like the characters are forever on a quest that they could have avoided a few books before, and characters get introduced that, in the end, don't seem to have helped the hero a lot. He does learn from them, but it seems like they are just there to fuel the fire, so to speak, before he dashes out on some other quest.



You should also try the Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn series. It's LoTR-ish and he did a fair job. Like the Game of Thrones, the world building is excellent, I think. It has run-of-the-mill politics of all fantasies, but you can tell that Williams attempted to break from tradition and follow a different path of fantasy. He reintroduces old elements of fantasy, like Martin does, and makes you believe that they are something else. Magic is in the series, but is doesn't take over it. Unlike the Sword of Truth, it doesn't plod, it runs. There is a sense of "reality" to it as well. However if you don't like dangling ends, it will frustrate you. A few story lines don't seem to have much of a point and the series, ends on sort of an abrupt note. It's almost like he got tired of writing it. It's a turn-pager though. You'll at least want to know what happens.



I'd give you more but this is too long already. Hope I helped you, though!!!!!!!!!!!!
I haven't read that series, but I'll look into it. I've been looking for another series.

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For anyone who has read game of thrones?
Wheel of Time put me to sleep. Haven't read Sword of Truth.



I suggest "The First Law" triology by Joe Abercrombie. There are two other free-standing books in the same world, but start with the triology.



Also, I enjoyed "The Long Price" quartet by Daniel Abraham.
The Wheel of Time series, by Robert Jordan, and the Sword of Truth series, by Terry Goodkind. Because they're epic series involving all the same elements.For anyone who has read game of thrones?
WOT.... same kind of fantasy but slower. ASOIAF is more clever.