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Publicado em 17 de Março de 2023
The Lord Of The Rings: One Volume
J. R. R. TolkienGeorge R.R. Martin himself has said that if you love his “Game of Thrones” series, you will also love Tolkien’s epic “Lord of the Rings.” Though you’ve probably already read (or at least seen) the series, Tolkien’s remarkably imaginative classic is always worth a read, if for the laughs from Frodo and his gang of hobbits alone.
Prince of Thorns
Mark LawrenceIf you’re into grimdark fantasy (and, as a “Game of Thrones” fan, you are), then Mark Lawrence is considered one of the greats. In a Reddit Ask Me Anything, Lawrence addressed the frequent comparisons of his series to GoT: “I think the only comparisons between ‘Prince of Thorns’ and ‘A Game of Thrones’ have been in terms of people’s perception of their quality. GRRM and I are very different writers who have produced very different books. Mine are lean, focused, driven primarily by one character. GRRM’s books are vast sprawling affairs with huge numbers of points of view and acres of page spent describing architecture, clothing, and meals. They’re also among my favorite books ever!”
Red Rising
Pierce BrownThe “Red Rising” series by Pierce Brown gets compared to many genre giants, from “Game of Thrones” to “Ender’s Game” to “The Hunger Games” (essentially, anything that has the word “Game” in the title is, well, game). The glowing comparisons are on-point and well-deserved for this gritty yet lyrical dystopian novel.
The Farseer: Assassin's Apprentice
Robin Hobb“Assassin’s Apprentice” and “A Game of Thrones” both came out within a year of each other (1995 and 1996, if you wanted to feel old). It’s part of Hobb’s greater Realm of the Elderlings, which New Statesman says gets compared to “Game of Thrones” for “its tapestry of voices” and for “seriously [tackling] political, sexual, and physical violence.” On the flip side, “Unlike GoT, it does so without glossing over or underplaying the consequences.”
A Wizard of Earthsea
Ursula K. Le GuinIt may be a series meant for teens, but this fantasy romp from the late Ursula K. Le Guin is one of her biggest titles, well-loved by children and adults alike. George R.R. Martin put it on a list of books he believes everyone who loves fantasy should read. If you love getting lost in Westeros, you’ll also love Earthsea.
The White Queen: A Novel
Philippa GregoryPhilippa Gregory’s historical series is about the War of the Roses, which is the real-world inspiration for Martin’s sprawling tale, according to a piece in The Guardian. “The White Queen” was also turned into a TV series on Starz, along with its sequel, “The White Princess,” which includes some actors who were also in GoT, such as Michelle Fairley (Catelyn Stark).
The Dark Tower I: The Gunslinger
Stephen KingThis first book in Stephen King’s magnum opus, “The Dark Tower” series has so much going on. Some fantasy, a little sci-fi, and a lot of Western. If HBO got you addicted to not only “Game of Thrones,” but “Westworld,” then you’ll love King’s magnum opus.
The Last Kingdom
Bernard CornwellThis may not be a fantasy series, but Bernard Cornwell’s “The Last Kingdom” has plenty of exciting action, plus a lovable sprawling cast, that will hook any “Game of Thrones” fan. The Saxon Series is set in the 800s and follows Uhtred of Bebbanburg, a Saxon boy adopted by the Danes and torn between two warring worlds.
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- George R.R. Martin suggests 9 books to read this summer
- 2018, Entertainment Weekly