What is the most refreshing thing you've ever seen an author do in one of their works?

I see a lot of threads about annoying things that authors do, but recently I read something that blew me away. <br><br>* SPOILER WARNING FOR THE KING KILLER CHRONICLE BY PATRICK ROTHFUSS *<br><br>Kvothe is a very smart, very talented, very magical character who is also a very good singer and very good looking. However, the narrator informs us that Kvothe is also a very talented jack-off artist (his words not mine). He can apparently whack off around 4 times in a night: a number that puts even the most seasoned self-lover to shame. <br><br>I haven't read a character like that before, and haven't read many characters since that are as sexually active as the average college student. <br><br>What's the most refreshing thing you've ever seen an author do?<br><br>[Edit] Holy crap this blew up! Thank you so much for the awards, everyone is so nice in this sub!!!<br><br>[2nd Edit] If you're looking for something with a similar vibe, might I suggest checking out the story posted in the sub every couple of weeks? It's a very unique take on a lot of common fantasy elements, and one of the most entertaining stories that I've read in a long time. <br><br>[3rd Edit] For those of you who haven't read The King Killer Chronicle yet and are interested: Do it! It's an absolutely fantastic read, with one of the most interesting magic systems and a story that's unlike any other that I've ever read.