Elric of Melniboné

I have tried to delve into a little fantasy but with the exception of George RR Martin, I have been largely disappointed. Elric has potential but I felt it was simplistically written. It was almost like reading the script of a B movie. The story was interesting enough but could stand a little fluffing. I am not sure I like Elric as an individual. Tumultuous times do not need a moody semi-intellectual. They demand a man of action. Elric tries to be a man of action but then his thought processes get in the way! I will probably read more of the saga but there are better, more important things to read first.