I've just finished ASOAIF. I will read the rest of his books at some point, and have a few other hefty series on my list, but first I'd like to read a standalone book as a palate-cleanser. Something tightly-plotted with a satisfying ending. Any genre.
Things I liked about ASOAIF: great characters and dialogue, adult themes, no good vs evil/chosen one storylines, easy to get into, low fantasy.
Not Shogun, because I watched the series recently and want some more time to pass before reading the book.
Thanks!
by vendavalle