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On something completely different but still along the same lines.... When are there going to be some sagas or epics or even one shots that aren't quite so childish? I'm not after literary porn here but just something a bit better than mighty heroes and whiny damsels. Something that isn't...

I agree. You're awesome. As for me... I get nervous in clean houses. There has to be some chaos and character. My place is messy as hell. No rotten food or dirty dishes but stuff and clutter and kitsch everywhere.

Just put Eragon in the same bucket as twilight and move on. Kids today.... Sheesh. Where is the taste and discerning palate?

The dialogue was restricted due to the style and morals of the time. J.R.R. had to dance around a lot of 'risque' parts and topics due to the semi victorian values of the time. Not to mention that war was still in vogue and he did give more of an honest telling than most literature at the...

Man I love introducing a great book. Enjoy!

By the way, keep in mind that LOTR was written over 60 years ago. So its long and drawn out and the dialogue is restricted. But I guess its still a classic. And on the ripping off theme, Check out Ring of The Nibelungs. An Epic poem in Middle High German. From the 5th Century. And then...

I have two copies of all my favourites as well. One to loan and one to keep in case I get a craving to read it! So far its working well.

Grunts by Mary Gentle. Exactly what you are looking for. I put my vote for Dragonmaster Trilogy by Chris Bunch. Think WWII with Dragons for RAF. And the writing style just flows all the way. Second place is The Deepest Sea by Charles Barnitz. Not a saga with only one book but it kick...