I have just finished high school and am looking for a substantial, completed novel series to immerse myself in during my upcoming break. I am entirely comfortable with advanced English and complex prose, so please do not limit your suggestions to "beginner-friendly" titles or young adult fiction. I am looking for something that rewards deep attention and offers a high level of intellectual and narrative density.
My primary interest lies in the "immenseness" of a series—I want deep world-building, intricate lore, or a high-stakes setting that feels vast and significant. While I appreciate natural wit and humor within character dynamics, it shouldn’t be the focus; the gravity and scale of the world are much more important to me. I am open to any genre—be it mythic fantasy, psychological thriller, or a well-executed slice-of-life—provided the story is finished and the setting feels expansive rather than mundane. I generally prefer to avoid romance-heavy plots.
I am currently considering The Lord of the Rings, The First Law, The Dark Tower, His Dark Materials, and the Sherlock Holmes canon. I would love to hear suggestions for a masterpiece that sits outside of this list but hits these markers of scale and depth.
Note: I modified this post using AI because I felt my original description sounded a bit disjointed, and I wanted to ensure my specific requirements were clear.
by YashbeerX008