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mirrormind's review
4.0
A very funny clash of sorcerers, odd locals and other nefarious characters. Erikson is a master of blending dark fantasy and humor. A very enjoyable read on a dreary winter day. Here, have a cookie.
jamjimham's review
4.0
The Wurms of Blearmouth is by far my favorite of the Bauchelian and Korbal series so far. I though Bood Follows was a bit short and none of the characters really clicked with me. The Laughter at Lee’s End was entertaining with a bit of action and good humor throughout. But had a scene in the story that left me uncomfortable and brought down my enjoyment of the story a little.
But I feel Erikson really hit his stride with The Wurms of Blearmouth. From the man living on the beach waiting for shipwrecks, filling his walls with his beard/hair clippings. To the scribe tending to the tyrant in the keep. To a D’iver living as a vengeful house cat. This novel had me chuckling in spots. A certain scene in which a tax collector and a gravedigger discuss taxes and borrowing shovels comes to mind. I hope to see some of these characters pop up in the main series (I’ve heard rumors of Bauchelian, Korbal, and Reese do).
I will say that the Bauchelian and Korbal series doesn’t always feel like it’s in the same world as the other Malazan novels I’ve read so far. Due to their lighter tone and smaller scope. But for me it’s a nice break from the sometimes bleak and heartbreaking Malazan novels. As this is my first time going through the Malazan series, I gotta say I am really enjoying everything I’ve read so far. This is quickly becoming one of my all-time favorite series. Even if whole plot points fly over my head. Now on to Memories of Ice.
But I feel Erikson really hit his stride with The Wurms of Blearmouth. From the man living on the beach waiting for shipwrecks, filling his walls with his beard/hair clippings. To the scribe tending to the tyrant in the keep. To a D’iver living as a vengeful house cat. This novel had me chuckling in spots. A certain scene in which a tax collector and a gravedigger discuss taxes and borrowing shovels comes to mind. I hope to see some of these characters pop up in the main series (I’ve heard rumors of Bauchelian, Korbal, and Reese do).
I will say that the Bauchelian and Korbal series doesn’t always feel like it’s in the same world as the other Malazan novels I’ve read so far. Due to their lighter tone and smaller scope. But for me it’s a nice break from the sometimes bleak and heartbreaking Malazan novels. As this is my first time going through the Malazan series, I gotta say I am really enjoying everything I’ve read so far. This is quickly becoming one of my all-time favorite series. Even if whole plot points fly over my head. Now on to Memories of Ice.
robert_bose's review
3.0
I liked it, but not as much as the previous stories. The huge cast was good but I was really hoping for a lot more of Bauchelain and Korbal.
jokoloyo's review
4.0
This is the fifth Bauchelain & Korbal Broach (B & KB) series, and it is much better than the fourth. The fifth story is direct continuation from the third story "The Lees of Laughter's End", many characters reappears from "The Lees...".
For fans of B & KB: this novella gives the usual pleasure, and I love the climax. So far, I think the best ending for B & KB are this novella and "The Healthy Dead". The dark humour is a mandatory, so don't worry, there are many hilarious punch lines (well, more like stab/slash/behead/bite lines) in this story.
The most impressive thing about this novella: Korbal Broach on this story is the best so far although he appeared on fewer pages than on "The Lees of Laughter's End" where he was also amazing. On this story he is pictured as a childish person. I got one little surprise from one of is action at near the end of the story.
For otheres who hasn't read this series: I suggest to read the previous stories. At least the first one "Blood Follows" to understand more of some dialog between Bauchelain and Reese (and the grasp the unspoken warm hearted master-servant relationship. Mr. Erikson shows his great writing style by bring out the drama implicitly); and "The Lees of Laughter's End", there are some reappearance characters from "The Lees...".
For fans of B & KB: this novella gives the usual pleasure, and I love the climax. So far, I think the best ending for B & KB are this novella and "The Healthy Dead". The dark humour is a mandatory, so don't worry, there are many hilarious punch lines (well, more like stab/slash/behead/bite lines) in this story.
The most impressive thing about this novella: Korbal Broach on this story is the best so far although he appeared on fewer pages than on "The Lees of Laughter's End" where he was also amazing. On this story he is pictured as a childish person. I got one little surprise from one of is action at near the end of the story.
For otheres who hasn't read this series: I suggest to read the previous stories. At least the first one "Blood Follows" to understand more of some dialog between Bauchelain and Reese (and the grasp the unspoken warm hearted master-servant relationship. Mr. Erikson shows his great writing style by bring out the drama implicitly); and "The Lees of Laughter's End", there are some reappearance characters from "The Lees...".
bent's review
4.0
Entertaining, as most books in this series are. Starting to tire a little of some of the supporting characters, and I'd prefer a little bit more of the main three, but a fun read nonetheless. I read it a little out of order, so I'll have to go back and read the one before it now. A nice break from the main Malazan series.
jamiebarrows's review
3.0
Dark violent humor at it's best. Erikson has a way of making you cheer for some of the most despicable characters in fiction. The dark probably insane sorcerers Bauchelain and Korbal Broach crash land in a small kingdom run by a petty tyrant. They quickly become embroiled in the various struggles of the inhabitants.
led's review
adventurous
challenging
funny
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
aventinus's review
3.0
Το The Wurms of Blearmouth αποτελεί χρονικά το τέλος της μίνι τριλογίας της σειράς The Tales of Bauchelain and Korbal Broach. Η ιστορία ξεκίνησε με το Blood Follows, συνεχίστηκε στο The Lees of Laughter's End και τελείωσε με το The Wurms of Blearmouth.
Το The Wurms of Blearmouth είναι με διαφορά το καλύτερο και πιο ευχάριστο από τα τρία βιβλία. Καλό χιούμορ, πολλοί ενδιαφέροντες χαρακτήρες, παράνοια, θάνατοι, αίμα, σεξ, φετίχ και ματαιοδοξία, όλα συγκεντρωμένα σε 120 σελίδες. Πέρα από την εξαιρετική πλοκή, το βιβλίο κλείνει επιτέλους την ιστορία που ξεκίνησε στο Blood Follows και ο αναγνώστης έχει μία ολοκληρωμένη εικόνα για αυτό το ασύλληπτο τρίο που αποτελείται από δύο necromancers και έναν manservant.
Με αυτή τη γνώση μπορούμε πλέον να επιστρέψουμε στην κυρίως σειρά, και συγκεκριμένα στο τρίτο της βιβλίο ( Νο.6 σύμφωνα με την Ultimate λίστα) που ονομάζεται Memories of Ice. Και, ω ναι, πόσο ανυπομονούμε...
Το The Wurms of Blearmouth είναι με διαφορά το καλύτερο και πιο ευχάριστο από τα τρία βιβλία. Καλό χιούμορ, πολλοί ενδιαφέροντες χαρακτήρες, παράνοια, θάνατοι, αίμα, σεξ, φετίχ και ματαιοδοξία, όλα συγκεντρωμένα σε 120 σελίδες. Πέρα από την εξαιρετική πλοκή, το βιβλίο κλείνει επιτέλους την ιστορία που ξεκίνησε στο Blood Follows και ο αναγνώστης έχει μία ολοκληρωμένη εικόνα για αυτό το ασύλληπτο τρίο που αποτελείται από δύο necromancers και έναν manservant.
Με αυτή τη γνώση μπορούμε πλέον να επιστρέψουμε στην κυρίως σειρά, και συγκεκριμένα στο τρίτο της βιβλίο ( Νο.6 σύμφωνα με την Ultimate λίστα) που ονομάζεται Memories of Ice. Και, ω ναι, πόσο ανυπομονούμε...
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