KnownothingJon,
Not watched it as I have become less tolerant of violence as I age, but I would have enjoyed the books more when I was able to read (eye probs). When you say 'point of view' do you mean that a character is telling the story, or it is unfolding through one character's eyes? If the former, have you come across The Chronicles of Amber, starting with Nine Princes in Amber, by Roger Zelazny? A great read.

Dave.