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Originally Posted by Scott I have not read Jordan but I had a similar impression of Martin when I tried to read him. I did not finish the book. | Honestly I find his work work far from crude (there is more realism than some current writers and I will even grant that sometimes this approach will set elements which a few people might find offensive at some level) that said I do not equate elements of "literary realism" with being crude. as far as being banal, there is a great depth in his writing, in point of fact, many literary critics (who are not even fantasy buffs) have commended the scope and intensity of his writing, despite not liking the genre.    | Maybe I did not give it enough of a chance. |
Hi Scott! I really DO think you should give Martin another shot!
See if Novel 1 :"A Game of Thrones" is in a local Library, don't even check it out! Just read the Prologue and Chapter one with an open mind and tell me if you can walk out without the book in your hand!
