hm...have you tried The Kingkiller Chronicles? that is definitely character-driven and very polished and lyrical.
I'm currently reading The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie and the characterization is very good, can't recommend it yet since I haven't finished the Trilogy but so far, I'm fascinated.
Last edited by khazaddum; 03-15-2014 at 04:24 PM.
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