Gardens of the Moon by Steven Erikson

Gardens of the Moon

Malazan Book of the Fallen #1

Steven Erikson with Ralph Lister (Narrator)

26 hours, 3 minutes first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous challenging dark slow-paced
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Vast legions of gods, mages, humans, dragons and all manner of creatures play out the fate of the Malazan Empire in this first book in a major epic fantasy seriesThe Malazan Empire simmers with discontent, bled dry by interminable warfare, bitter ...

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Moods

adventurous 84%
dark 76%
challenging 65%
mysterious 60%
tense 44%
emotional 13%
reflective 10%
funny 8%
sad 6%
inspiring 5%
hopeful 3%
informative 1%

Pace

slow 46%
medium 46%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Plot: 33% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 17% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 29% | N/A: 1%

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