Acacia by David Anthony Durham
I'm not finished with it yet, but really - read this book. Wait. I'm not supposed to say that.
This story is epic, detailed, intricate, richly detailed, and epic.
I said epic twice.
I adore this tale. I'm over half way through it and I anxiously await its continuation.
Rich stuff.
Okay, let me give this a serious try.
I am greatly impressed by the descriptions of fights, battles, and physical conflicts. I do not think I've ever read a fight described in such simple and vivid ways. I really saw the fight. I saw the conflict. That's no easy feat.
I am impressed by the characters. How they grow, change, the distinct way in which they see the world and mature.
The social and political battles. I have found myself at certain points of this book with my breath held rapt, whispering my anticipations out loud, and getting goose bumps.
This is not the typical fantasy fare I've been exposed too. There's less magic and more ... Oh, I don't know the word. (Epic comes to mind.)
Nysidra
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You might like the Prince of Nothing trilogy by R. Scott Bakker.
I just finished reading Acacia, and I really enjoyed it as well. Durham has strong characters, the story moves quickly, and the plot is unpredictable. There were parts of it that really took me off guard and surprised me. I like that in a novel, the idea that no character is safe. You can read my review of it on my Web site:
http://steventill.com/2008/06/16/review-of-acacia/.
No spoilers, so it won't ruin it for you.
You might also like George RR Martin and his Song of Ice and Fire series.