I started reading the George RR Martin series, oh jeez, well over 10 years ago. I gave up after the second book, I think. I don't quite remember why, I just remember the third book coming out and I wasn't interested in picking it up. After reading the blog listed above (which I found really interesting and funny) I can see why I wasn't interested in reading further. I did recently download the sample of the first book onto my Kindle, because I have been seeing so much talk of this series lately, and I wondered why. So I am going to read the sample and see if it sparks my memory.

Someone above mentioned that Robert Jordan portrayed women well in The Wheel of Time Series, but I have to disagree. I think he tried to portray the women as strong, but I don't think he has pulled it off. He has receive a TON of criticism about his portrayal of women and the Aes Sedai in particular. I should mention that nonetheless I have been reading The Wheel of Time since 1991 and will see it through to the end - I think there is only one more book to go. I remember being worried in the late 90's that RJ wouldn't live to see the series through, and I was right. But Brandon Sanderson is doing a heck of job with the remainder of the series.

Anyone remember The Crystal Singer by Anne McCaffrey? I loved that book. Also, back in the day I read everything Piers Anthony. I recently re-read a few of the Xanth books, just for a giggle.

Overall, I tend to like epic fiction. I love huge tomes and well developed worlds that I can get into.