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lirazel ([personal profile] lirazel) wrote2022-01-30 12:32 pm
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Recs?

I've been reading nonfiction and kids' books lately, so it's time for something different.


What adult fantasy should I read? I'm wanting something second world and fairly serious in tone (I'm not in a fluffy, lighthearted mood) with good characterization and worldbuilding. Hit me with your favorites, please!
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[personal profile] dollsome 2022-01-30 10:18 pm (UTC)(link)
Gotcha! Did you read The Priory of the Orange Tree? I've got a copy but haven't gotten to it because I'm seldom in the mood for this genre, but I heard some vague good things about that one!
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[personal profile] lirazel 2022-01-30 10:53 pm (UTC)(link)
I haven't--I'm intimidated by how freaking long it is! Why didn't they split it into two books???
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[personal profile] dollsome 2022-01-31 08:26 pm (UTC)(link)
I am oddly encouraged by the idea that a book can still be terrifyingly gigantic in this day and age, but also, it’s definitely the thing that’s stopped me from starting it so far. 😂😱 ONE DAY!
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[personal profile] lirazel 2022-02-01 03:09 pm (UTC)(link)
I am oddly encouraged by the idea that a book can still be terrifyingly gigantic in this day and age

True! I mean, Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell is one of my favorite books published this century so far, so it's not like I'm totally against long books!
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