Anybody else reading the Game of Thrones series by George R. R. Martin? Currently, I am on Book 5, A Dance of Dragons. I really enjoyed the first two or three books. The characters are interesting, but man, the plot has slowed to the pace of a glacier now (and the books get longer and longer). I guess I am just stubborn about finishing things.
I've read all of the ones that are out. ADWD does get a little slow I guess, but things do start picking up at the end again. I think its set up nicely for a lot of drama in the 6th book. I've really enjoyed reading the series so far. They are very long and detailed, but thats what makes me like them. Its kind of like a long Sitcom that runs for 8 or 9 seasons. How I Met Your Mother comes to mind. The nitty gritty details of what happens in every single episode matters less and less as the series goes on. Its worth watching all of the seasons because you learn about the characters, and create an emotional attachment. You won't always like every episode, but they all build on the entire experience. That is the way I see these long multi book fantasy series