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4.42 AVERAGE
4.42 AVERAGE
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
adventurous
dark
funny
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
When I first started reading this one, I was annoyed that the entire novel seemed to be a back story for Trull Sengar. I thought it made more sense as one of the Malazan side-novels that Erikson has published. The longer I read, however, the more I got attached to the new characters (Udinass, Tehol, Kettle, etc...) and realized that it did have important plot elements it was furthering (concerning the Crippled God and the Edur in particular). I anticipate that a lot of what we learned and many of the characters we met will play significant roles in later novels (I hope so at least). My one main complaint with the book, though, was that Erikson attempted humor more than usual in this one which I, although I appreciated it sometimes (the Edur storyline could be a bit bleak) other times it was too much (particularly with Surq and Tehol). Other than that the only issue I had was the addition of another full continent and another set of characters is making the series even more unwieldy and complex and I'm worried that Erikson won't be able to tie it together satisfactorily. Overall, a surprisingly strong installment!
Every time i say: ' ok this time you're not gonna be suprised by Erikson' and man, everytime he suprises me with how much genius is put in his books
My God. I am loving this series. What started out as one of my least favorite in the series has once again turned out to be one of my favorites. Erickson makes me feel like a Kindergartner attending an Under Grad course on Theology. There are times with his stories that I have no idea what is going on. Then all of a sudden a nugget that I thought had no significance earlier in the book pops up, and everything becomes clear. I am now half way through the main series and I don't want it to end.
I am finding with Erikson's works that I am not able to power through them in one go. I need breaks to process what I've read and what it means. then the inevitable draw brings be back.
I love the care he gives to his characters, and i think he truely excels at the pair relationships he creates. Tehol and Bugg were extremely entertaining every time they showed up on the page. So many strong characters, and the world building is top notch.
Cannot wait to dive in again after a brief period.
I am finding with Erikson's works that I am not able to power through them in one go. I need breaks to process what I've read and what it means. then the inevitable draw brings be back.
I love the care he gives to his characters, and i think he truely excels at the pair relationships he creates. Tehol and Bugg were extremely entertaining every time they showed up on the page. So many strong characters, and the world building is top notch.
Cannot wait to dive in again after a brief period.
As a child of ten, this was originally where I lost the plot completely.
Now, ten years later, I admit to having been worried that this prequel/introduction to the Tiste Edur-Letherii empire might once again dissuade me from my desire to read the entirety of the series.
I'm extremely happy to say that there was no reason for my doubts. Furthermore, Midnight Tides introduces two of my all-time favourite fantasy characters - Tehol Beddict and Bugg, a man and his manservant, a pair of brilliant humans (or something else entirely) who hide behind an entirely convincing humorous act.
Ah, but the characters. Erikson's characters are always such bright, fantastic gems. It's difficult for me to hold my tongue and not spoil the plot completely, if only to share my delight at this character and that, or my frustration with *spoiler*'s choice to stab *spoiler* and to basically screw every*spoiler*.
Now, ten years later, I admit to having been worried that this prequel/introduction to the Tiste Edur-Letherii empire might once again dissuade me from my desire to read the entirety of the series.
I'm extremely happy to say that there was no reason for my doubts. Furthermore, Midnight Tides introduces two of my all-time favourite fantasy characters - Tehol Beddict and Bugg, a man and his manservant, a pair of brilliant humans (or something else entirely) who hide behind an entirely convincing humorous act.
Ah, but the characters. Erikson's characters are always such bright, fantastic gems. It's difficult for me to hold my tongue and not spoil the plot completely, if only to share my delight at this character and that, or my frustration with *spoiler*'s choice to stab *spoiler* and to basically screw every*spoiler*.
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Though House of Chains probably had more favourite sections than this, the pacing and tone in this installment was much more consistent and I really enjoyed myself
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes