Well I've decided to make a thread on Steven Erikson's series of novels, The Malazan Book of the Fallen. For those of you who do not know about this series I strongly suggest you go and find the first book, Gardens of the Moon. So far nine books have been released with a tenth one in the making, though Erikson has no set release date, so fans can only presume in a year or two.
My Opinion
When I first picked up Gardens of the Moon and began reading it, I did something unusual. I read the pretext, which was probably a good idea, because Erikson lays it out at your feet that you either love or hate his books, there is no middle ground; and being almost five books in I have to agree. The story is never fully explained, in fact you have to pick things up as you read, then you have to make sure to keep those things in mind as you read further into the series. Erikson is a master at plot, and driving the plot forward by having the plot feed on itself and a variety of enjoyable characters. If you're someone who likes things in an ordered fashion you won't find it here, Erikson twists, loops and sometimes even walks backward through the stories timelines. It's a tricky timeline to follow, but all the more enjoyable for it. As the series continues things begin to connect, but then more subplots are introduced.
Overall I give this series a 5/5 there isn't much wrong here, and the series is enjoyable, mind you I'm only half way through it, but I doubt there's going to be a disappointing end.
No one cares? Why?! Seriously though this book is the ****, re-read the series for the 3rd time in anticipation for The Crippled God and then it didn't even come out on the 15th! It's the 27th and it's still not out! By far my favourite series. P.S. have you read the Demon Cycle series or the Twilight Reign series. I'm thinking of reading them.
Oh look another 9.5? Could this be simple fanatism, or, is Steven Erikson really this good?
Anyway, Toll the Hounds is once more an incredible book. It ties a few loose ends up, and hardly introduces any new faces, however, you eventually end up wondering what the hell is the point of this 1200 page tome until you run into the end of the book. And then you realize the fantastic subtle and not so subtle ways that Erikson works.
I won't touch on this too much. The book is simply amazing. The only reason it's 9.3 is because of several incidents of confusion and lack of plot development. However, it is only the first part of the conclusion. The Crippled God will be my last review.
I thought other people would reply. Maybe that's what other people thought too? I would really like to read these books, but I haven't really had the time to go down to a bookstore D: I will look into it next time i'm at one
I thought other people would reply. Maybe that's what other people thought too? I would really like to read these books, but I haven't really had the time to go down to a bookstore D: I will look into it next time i'm at one
Such logic is the logic that is illogical in the worst sense.
