Suggest me a sci Fi or fantasy novel/series I can read over the next month and a half (winter break)

I have a break between semesters, and I want to read something that hasn't been assigned to me.

I have time to kill, so If I'm enjoying it, I can probably read 300-600 pages a week.

Instead of mentioning my favorite titles, I will say I would prefer if the Sci Fi weren't super heady/cerebral, and would like it to have a fleshed out protagonist with a unique internal conflict. Romance is ok, but shouldn't be a main conflict. I like worldbuilding, tech, war/violence is ok. Post apocalyptica stuff is fine too…

For any fantasy suggestions, I prefer high fantasy over more urban/contemporary stuff. But don't mind some magical realism.

Oh and, 20th century and onward if possible.