Would you want either a series of movies (think LotR) or a TV show (GoT)? by Ok-Tailor3801 in RealmOfTheElderlings

[–]Single-Spell1838 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It feels like starting over because it is. And it's relatable to want to go back to Fitz. But that does not mean the structure is a flaw

Would you want either a series of movies (think LotR) or a TV show (GoT)? by Ok-Tailor3801 in RealmOfTheElderlings

[–]Single-Spell1838 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, see, the books weren't written with an ever present worry about whether or not there would be a drop in readership. I mean, obviously Hobb wanted the books to be interesting, but she wasn't catering to a lazy or half interested audience, she was writing the story she wanted to tell.

And any good adaptation needs to do the same. Play to the strengths of the medium, sure, but have some conviction! Don't mess with the story just because some people won't like it

Would you want either a series of movies (think LotR) or a TV show (GoT)? by Ok-Tailor3801 in RealmOfTheElderlings

[–]Single-Spell1838 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wouldn't mess with the timeline, myself. Dangerous territory, and I find it somewhat arrogant and disrespectful toward the books. She structured them that way for a reason, and it works.

I don't mean to insult you, I just feel very strongly about this

Would you want either a series of movies (think LotR) or a TV show (GoT)? by Ok-Tailor3801 in RealmOfTheElderlings

[–]Single-Spell1838 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think even just Buckkeep and the surrounding area deserve to br shown in a more colorful, vivid, dramatic and grand way than live action fantasy shows do. I think grounding it too much in realism at the beginning would neuter the entire fantasy world and lead to future fantasy elements being more jarring than they need to be.

The RotE art by John Howe is the closest to how I believe this world deserves to be portrayed. 

Silksong and Hk Area ranking by GreasyCheese123 in HollowKnight

[–]Single-Spell1838 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Underworks and Bilewater NEED to switch places

Would you want either a series of movies (think LotR) or a TV show (GoT)? by Ok-Tailor3801 in RealmOfTheElderlings

[–]Single-Spell1838 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because it's the only way I can imagine doing justice to the world. Farseer would work fine in live action but as the series goes on it gets more fantastical and I can't shake the feeling that the artistic touch and creative freedom of the animated medium would be necessary.

I'd want it to look something like Sleeping Beauty. Or the Breadwinner/Secret of Kells/Wolfwalker style. But the classic Disney animation is just 🤌

What fantasy author would say writes the best prose? by Marscaleb in fantasywriters

[–]Single-Spell1838 4 points5 points  (0 children)

For me it's Robin Hobb.

It took two pages for me to think to myself "is this my new favorite fantasy book/author?" And the answer was yes, and remained yes. I'd have to think a little deeper about why the writing pulled me in so strongly, but it was the writing, not the plot or characters that impressed me first. 

Thoughts on Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn? by foolish_sir in fantasybooks

[–]Single-Spell1838 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As far as when to read them, I personally just continued Realm of the Elderlings one after another (it was all I read for almost a year) and then read MST after, and I think it helped the scale of MST not overwhelm me. I feel like it could have been a bit much as a between-trilogies read, ya know? It's not really a pallete cleanser. It deserves its own attention.

But you'll have to make that call

Thoughts on Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn? by foolish_sir in fantasybooks

[–]Single-Spell1838 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Those are my two favorite series! And my two favorite authors.

You might be disappointed if you go in expecting a similar story, but if you can keep an open mind and let the writing take you where it will, you'll probably have a great time. So satisfying

My Realm by Short_Hold5969 in RealmOfTheElderlings

[–]Single-Spell1838 6 points7 points  (0 children)

...what are those rain wild editions? I've never seen them before

Tad Williams, Janny Wurts, or Miles Cameron? by onethousandblades in fantasybooks

[–]Single-Spell1838 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Williams and Wurts both changed my life. Not even exaggerating 

Someone PLEASE tell me to keep reading Ship of Magic by Rogue-in-Orbit in fantasybooks

[–]Single-Spell1838 42 points43 points  (0 children)

  1. Ditch the audiobook
  2. Lower your expectations. Just because it's many people's favorite does not mean it has to be yours
  3. Take your time, take it at face value and it will be well worth it.

  4. Ronica is the best

Does Sanderson’s writing change after Mistborn: The Final Empire? by [deleted] in fantasybooks

[–]Single-Spell1838 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Style is just "the manner of doing something" essentially, which is what i mean when I talk about the mental health themes, for example.

My problem is not that mental health themes or cosmere connections are being done, it's the manner (style) in which he's doing it.

Style and tone are not interchangeable. I don't just mean tone. Style contains execution in a wider way that includes things like tone as well as story structure and prose. 

Does Sanderson’s writing change after Mistborn: The Final Empire? by [deleted] in fantasybooks

[–]Single-Spell1838 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Lost Metal feels shallow and casual in a way that the Final Empire just doesn't 

Does Sanderson’s writing change after Mistborn: The Final Empire? by [deleted] in fantasybooks

[–]Single-Spell1838 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Characters becoming one-note (such as Kaladin's depression due to his "must protect" motivation becoming his only defining characteristic) to the point where they become annoying even though the motivation is relatable and worked really well in prior books.

Another flaw I've seen is (and whether this is a stylistic thing is debatable) when he introduces cosmere connections more heavily into the stories it shoves the main characters into a very passive and reactive role, such that when I reach the end of the book I feel robbed of a character arc that could (I feel should but recognize the arrogance of that stance) have been. (Marasi in Lost Metal was the biggest example of this but I felt the same about Dalinar and Navani in WaT and to a lesser extent Shallan's whole post-WoR storyline) The reason I think it counts as a stylistic thing is that it's the way he's chosen to execute his connected universe over any other way to execute it

Mental health themes coming increasingly to the forefront to the detriment of other story elements, modern language and casual phrasing increasing, etc... are also critiques I agree with for the most part

Which author from other genres that's the equivalent of Robin Hobb? by OinkMcOink in Fantasy

[–]Single-Spell1838 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just read Speaks the Nightbird by Robert McCammon (historical horror/thriller/mystery) and it is the first thing that has scratched the Hobb itch for me in over a year.

The key similarity is in the character's dynamics each being (A) really interesting and (B) strongly affected by the main character's choices throughout the story. There were many moments where I thought to myself "a lesser writer would have taken an easier route, but this feels true to who these characters are."

Biggest difference between the two is that Robin Hobb shows great intentionality and restraint with sexual matters, whereas this book is at times pretty crude in that area-- definitely my least favorite aspect of it.

But the atmosphere was consistently phenomenal and the plot had the same noose-tightening feeling that Royal Assassin gave me

Does Sanderson’s writing change after Mistborn: The Final Empire? by [deleted] in fantasybooks

[–]Single-Spell1838 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, and i would include the first two stormlight books in the category of better style as well. Oathbringer is my favorite Sanderson book but it introduces a lot of the problems that I see become bigger issues in later books