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CladInShadows on 11 April 2016
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Trunkin said:
CladInShadows said:

That's all well and good, but since I don't like the show as much as the books, the books not being finished or the show being spoiled for me means I just won't finish it at all. I don't care that the show is happening or not happening. I'm a fan of the written word so much more than I am of TV.

And really, there are works of fantasy out there that have surpassed this series in scope and quality, so it's not like Martin has the monopoly on this type of fiction.

Fair enough. I wish I could have your attitude, but I just care too damn much.

What series would you say surpassed Song? I've only read two others that compare to its scope: The Wheel of Time, and The Prince of Nothing/The Aspect Emperor. WoT isn't anywhere near as good as  ASOIAF, and PoN, while good, didn't have me as engaged in the chracters and their plights. It's been too long since I read either, though.

I probably would have cared more if the last 11 years didn't see only one (ONE!!!) release in the series. I can wait another 11 years if need be.  Or forever, if it's spoiled. :)

I mentioned the Malazan series a few posts back. Probably the biggest, most complex fantasy series I have ever read.