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I've recently gotten into reading. I realised how much I love fiction, and a couple of tropes. So I'm here asking maybe some of you know any books that have them.

I love it when the story focuses more on world building rather than character. The theory crafting I can do in my head, or just before I sleep, is priceless.

Here I'll contradict myself by saying a character development related point, but the more important one. I'd like to read more works that show some mysterious big-bad first as a rivalry, later as a friend. They soften up with the MC and we they become friends or allies or whatever. We get to see a BBEG of sorts's friendly and weak side. I get that it's a bit childish, but I lost my mind of how cool of a character they made the first time I read it. Now, it was in a manga, so I'd love to read an example that made this best or first.

Thank you in advance, even if you just name some genres or authors.

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[–] theskyisfalling@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 3 months ago (1 children)

No worries, I hope you find something you enjoy.

I would say that I personally can't stand politics in the real world or in stories so I am with you on that and I don't believe any of the cosmere stuff focuses on politics at all. Dune is something politic heavy and whilst I made it through it eventually it took me four or five tries and I probably wouldn't return.

I highly recommend trying out at least the first mistborn book to see if you like it if you get to a point where you are in need of something else to read after you've worked your way through some other suggestions.

Happy reading :)

[–] UnRelatedBurner@sh.itjust.works 2 points 3 months ago (1 children)

It's possible I missjudged it. Not like I read the whole thing to say that. I can tell that you enjoyed it, so it can't be bad. I'll look into it, but no promises :p

[–] theskyisfalling@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Haha no that is fair and yes I enjoyed it a lot, I just don't think it is very political so wanted to make that point in the hope you don't miss out on a great world ;p

[–] UnRelatedBurner@sh.itjust.works 2 points 3 months ago

it's on my radar. I just go so many so good options now, didn't even got around looking into all of them yet. I tought I'd get like 1-2 comments or not even. Thank you.