joelpr's review

5.0
adventurous challenging dark emotional reflective medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

miguelmthomas's review

4.5
adventurous challenging emotional medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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Slow start in the first 3 books. Everything changes from the 4th as all the characters come together. Such a complex universe, well defined plot and characters! These are not books you may want to read before falling asleep and definitely not if you enjoy short reads.

Honestly an incredible series.
It's often tough going - Erikson doesn't waste space on context or backstop, but a rewarding read. That said I'm still not sure I understand the sequence of events that occur.
It's an often bloody read. There are descriptions of battles and tribal customs that leave a lasting impression and are at times quite disturbing.

filipmagnus's review

5.0

3.5 million words, yet I am left breathless.

Humbled. By this.

Masterpiece.

lchapman6's review

4.5
adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful reflective sad tense slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

elisewardlow's review

4.0
adventurous mysterious fast-paced