Fantasy novels: a not-so-guilty pleasure Oct 14, 2007
Guy Gavriel Kay and George R.R. Martin both write books based on historical events ... George R.R. Martin writes the typical doorstopper fantasy novel, rife with blood, gore and magic, but manages to consistently shock expectation, all while writing in an enormously engaging, intelligent style. (Yale Herald, CT)
'Acacia': A first glimpse of a fascinating world Jul 24, 2007
A few modern fantasists have made brave stabs at remedying the situation, notably Gene Wolfe through sheer literary dazzlement, Sean McMullen thanks to a sly and ready wit, and George R.R. Martin via massive scope, ambition and shock. EXCERPT. (USA Today -- Life)
Diversity through Maturity May 26, 2007
Take George R.R. Martin for example, author of the acclaimed A Song of Ice and Fire series. Martin s is a world ruled by a viper s nest of bickering feudal houses, whose maneuverings give rise to bloody war and ritual duels, political coups and assassinations, bribery, robbery, sexual affairs, rape and any number of other depraved real world acts that would leave Scarecrow and Tin Man racing for the hills. (Suite101.com)
Witcher casts a spell on US Feb 6, 2007
Posted Feb 5, 2007 12:06 pm PT The books of Sapkovski are imo better than the ones orf Moorcock and even George R.R. Martin, maybe at the top of the best fantasy books of all time -Tolkien included, but in much senses more mature and adult. I love the atmosphere of decay in the novels of Geralt, and the strong sense of honor, ectics and rectitude of the main character, in opposition against the sense of amusement of his best friend, Jaskier. (GameSpot)
