DRS1995 Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 If you have read my recent introduction post, you'll know that I am currently reading 'A Game of Thrones' but I am struggling to keep up with the flow of the book as I don't have a lot of time to put into it. Whilst looking for alternatives in my local bookstore I saw 'Swords of Good Men' and it was recommended for those who found GoT too heavy (On the little paper tag on the shelf). I was wondering if anyone here has read this book or has read any reviews? I don't particularly wish to give up GoT for something I don't know too much about, or ifs worth picking up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Signor Finzione Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 I read Swords of Good Men last year and reviewed it here. I found it fairly enjoyable, but not entirely to my taste. If you're looking for more toned-down versions of A Game of Thrones, you might enjoy Daniel Abraham's Dagger and Coin series, or perhaps The Black Prism by Brent Weeks - both use alternating point-of-view characters like Martin does, but there are less of them and it's easier to keep track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRS1995 Posted May 9, 2015 Author Share Posted May 9, 2015 I read Swords of Good Men last year and reviewed it here. I found it fairly enjoyable, but not entirely to my taste. If you're looking for more toned-down versions of A Game of Thrones, you might enjoy Daniel Abraham's Dagger and Coin series, or perhaps The Black Prism by Brent Weeks - both use alternating point-of-view characters like Martin does, but there are less of them and it's easier to keep track. Thank you for this - I did check to see if someone reviewed it already but I didn't think to look in s thread like that! I think I may have to go out and buy it today - even though it doesn't sound like the best of reads, having something that is structured like GoT may just be what I need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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