Broken Empire, Book 1
by Mark Lawrence
Before the thorns taught me their sharp lessons and bled weakness from me I had but one brother, and I loved him well. But those days are gone and what is left of them lies in my mother's tomb. Now I have many brothers, quick with knife and sword, and as evil as you please. We ride this broken empire and loot its corpse. They say these are violent ...
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Consider American Gods by Neil Gaiman. Recommended by 2 sources.
“American Gods unfolds as a myth-tinged road novel that pairs small-town Americana with surreal set pieces and episodic encounters. Its useful part is a parade of vivid, strange scenes and characters that force modern life and ancient belief into uneasy conversation, producing memorable imagery and sharp dialogue. Main limitation: pacing and tone wobble — midbook digressions slow momentum and several subplots feel underresolved or indulgent. Best taken in chunks by readers who like associative storytelling, atmosphere, and moral ambiguity rather than tight plotting.”
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