Deadhouse Gates by Steven Erikson

Deadhouse Gates

Malazan Book of the Fallen #2

Steven Erikson

960 pages • first pub 2000 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous challenging dark slow-paced
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The thrilling novel of war, intrigue and dark, uncontrollable magic that confirmed Steven Erikson as a new master of epic fantasy.The Malazan Empire teeters on the brink of anarchy. In Seven Cities - in the Holy Desert Raraku - a seer named Sha'ik...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,918 reviews

Moods

dark 92%
adventurous 82%
challenging 66%
tense 55%
emotional 50%
mysterious 45%
sad 42%
reflective 20%
funny 12%
inspiring 8%
hopeful 6%

Pace

slow 53%
medium 41%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 65% | Plot: 21% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 44% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 16% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.24

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