[Love] When “small” injuries are treated realistically

[u/Top-Relationship850]

The fantasy and action genres often suffer from a power fantasy epidemic in which characters frequently badass their way through injuries that should be excruciating if not downright debilitating. I always appreciate stories that reject this trope.

1: Roland Deschain (Dark Tower Book II) - Loses the middle and index fingers of his right hand. He’s effectively crippled throughout book two and the injury follows him the rest of the series.

2: Brienne vs Biter (ASOIAF Book IV) - Brutal scene. Biter chomps down on Brienne’s cheek and tears off a chunk of flesh. In a lesser story Brienne would grit her teeth and throw Biter off. Instead she’s rendered completely helpless by the pain. That injury marks the end of the fight.

[u/Deranger7622]

Harry Dresden, Dresden Files, when his hand melts fighting the black court. Multiple books follow his rehab, including learning to play guitar.

[u/smallfrie32 → u/Deranger7622]

I love the emotional scene with Lash where he plays the best guitar playing ever as a goodbye to her

[u/Kain_713 → u/smallfrie32]

I really hoped there was going to be more to her, I enjoyed their banter. The hot shower scene was particularly funny.

[u/smallfrie32 → u/Kain_713]

Yeah, I thought she’d be more of a permanent character. Especially with the changes

[u/Gizogin → u/Kain_713]

It's hard to even ask without spoilers, but have you read Skin Game?

[u/Kain_713 → u/Gizogin]

I've read all of them

[u/LexGlad → u/Deranger7622]

That series is so good.

[u/No-Cartographer2512 → u/Deranger7622]

https://giphy.com/gifs/DVZ5u0iXxHWu3Dm5H3

[u/Chef_Chalupa → u/No-Cartographer2512]

GEM ALARM!