04-07-2008, 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted by etexas George R.R. Martin! I have read 5 (out of what will be 7 volumes) in the series: A Song of Ice and Fire. His writing is stunning! Finally some originality! No elves or orcs! Thank Heavens! I think Martin's work is as relevant to this generation as the works of the "other" RR  to the past generation of readers. Anyone picked up his stuff? What do you think? (Those who have not read his stuff, Amazon up "A Game of Thrones" the first volume in the series. You WILL be hooked!  | I used to work at Borders, and he was very, very popular. He came with such a high recommendation, so I'm thinking that I might start up that series.
In fact, it's only that series of his that I keep hearing about. Does he have any other good stuff? | There is a two volume set of short stories (I forget the title) that is VERY well received by both readers and lit critics.
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