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phee 's review for:
Deadhouse Gates
by Steven Erikson
***Reread Nov 2020***
I enjoyed it a little more the second time. But I still don't think that it's an easy adjustment. One thing I will say though is that it's so nice going into these books already knowing the main plot points, it was easier to see the other subtle things playing out in the background.
I'd also like to mention that 'THE SCENE' hurts even more when you know it's coming.
I appreciated Duiker so much more this time around to. The first read I kinda disregarded him, but he was vital to this book. The role of historian is quite horrible really. Having to watch so many awful things and battles play out, for the sake of recording the history. But he's the only way we get Coltaine POV and I love me some Coltaine.
Felisin was the most annoying part though, and her chapters were the biggest slog to read.
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***Original Review***
For me. Not as good as book one. This whole book basically feels like a DLC or massive side quest on a game. It's in the same world, a different region mind you. With almost an entirely new cast of characters. The events are super important. But I just found it hard to care. I loved Coltaine though. I mean how can you not.
Going to give myself a little breather before moving on to book 3.
I enjoyed it a little more the second time. But I still don't think that it's an easy adjustment. One thing I will say though is that it's so nice going into these books already knowing the main plot points, it was easier to see the other subtle things playing out in the background.
I'd also like to mention that 'THE SCENE' hurts even more when you know it's coming.
I appreciated Duiker so much more this time around to. The first read I kinda disregarded him, but he was vital to this book. The role of historian is quite horrible really. Having to watch so many awful things and battles play out, for the sake of recording the history. But he's the only way we get Coltaine POV and I love me some Coltaine.
Felisin was the most annoying part though, and her chapters were the biggest slog to read.
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***Original Review***
For me. Not as good as book one. This whole book basically feels like a DLC or massive side quest on a game. It's in the same world, a different region mind you. With almost an entirely new cast of characters. The events are super important. But I just found it hard to care. I loved Coltaine though. I mean how can you not.
Going to give myself a little breather before moving on to book 3.