I wanna read something that's fucking brutal with fighting and sex and all the things, but also WELL WRITTEN (so NOT George R.R. Martin, I can't stand his shit). I want Lord of the Rings on crack and steroids.

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[–] userflairoptional@lemmynsfw.com 22 points 1 year ago (5 children)

The First Law trilogy by Joe Abercrombie is a fine example of grimdark high fantasy. It isn't overflowing with sex scenes, but carnal relationships are definitely in play.

[–] CountVon@sh.itjust.works 8 points 1 year ago

And it definitely ticks the box for "fucking brutal."

[–] PennyRoyal@sh.itjust.works 4 points 1 year ago

I loved this and the other trilogy of his that I’ve read, brutal and dark certainly, but his character writing is mint. I need to read more of his stuff!

[–] dresden@discuss.online 2 points 1 year ago

I don't like what he does with his characters. Poor characters of Joe Abercrombie's world!

[–] Kvoth@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

I'm no stranger to dark fantasy but reading best served cold even I was like "God damn, he's going there too?" So that's a +1 from me

[–] grasshopper_mouse@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

I'll add it to the list! Thank you!