re: Need new author/series suggestion in Fantasy.

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Why should I skip the first book?

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Erikson is a show not tell type of author. In the first book he basically just throws you into the action and introduces a ton of characters without any true backstory. I personally dug it and didn't have any issues, but many people find it confusing and dislike it because of that.

But either way it's a book that is much better on reread. The 2nd book sets up the background for the first book really well, and makes it more enjoyable. The only thing about the 1st book that would even get spoiled would be that a couple characters survive the book.