Gardens of the Moon by Steven Erikson

Gardens of the Moon

Malazan Book of the Fallen #1

Steven Erikson

728 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous challenging dark slow-paced
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Bled dry by interminable warfare, infighting and bloody confrontations with Lord Anomander Rake and his Tiste Andii, the vast, sprawling Malazan empire simmers with discontent. Even its imperial legions yearn for some respite. For Sergeant Whiskey...

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Community Reviews Summary of 8,417 reviews

Moods

adventurous 84%
dark 76%
challenging 66%
mysterious 61%
tense 44%
emotional 12%
funny 9%
reflective 9%
sad 6%
inspiring 5%
hopeful 3%
informative 1%

Pace

slow 46%
medium 46%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Plot: 33% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

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