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House of Chains
by Steven Erikson
House of Chains is the fourth entry in the Malazan Book of the Fallen series, and after a thorough introduction featuring only one POV (very unlike previous entries), we have returning plots from previous books finally come together. This book marks the first definitive end of a section of the series, as the first four books coalesce in this to end some plots begun in Book 1, Gardens of the Moon.
There is so much history in all of Steven Erikson's writing, but this book in particular adds a lot more lore and backstory to some big events and characters we've known or seen mentioned before.
Be warned, the first section's character is absolutely reprehensible, and that's fully intentional. However, I would say with all confidence that it does get better so push on! Returning characters will struggle through tormenting choices, wrestle with political ambitions and personal grudges, and fight to survive in the climax of a deadly plot.
Humor, sadness, pathos, madness, honor, integrity, and the hallowed remembrance of the fallen will cement this book as one of my favorites.
The action is as brutal as ever on a large scale, and Erikson never shies away from showing us the gritty horror of fighting battles in this series. Humor and satisfaction are rare, but are fully worth it when it happens. There is much sadness in this book, similar to book 2 (Deadhouse Gates) and a return to familiar locations and characters will bring relief, stress, hope, and despair.
For me, this book's end satisfies, but some may be unhappy and say Erikson didn't stick the landing here.
There is so much history in all of Steven Erikson's writing, but this book in particular adds a lot more lore and backstory to some big events and characters we've known or seen mentioned before.
Be warned, the first section's character is absolutely reprehensible, and that's fully intentional. However, I would say with all confidence that it does get better so push on! Returning characters will struggle through tormenting choices, wrestle with political ambitions and personal grudges, and fight to survive in the climax of a deadly plot.
Humor, sadness, pathos, madness, honor, integrity, and the hallowed remembrance of the fallen will cement this book as one of my favorites.
The action is as brutal as ever on a large scale, and Erikson never shies away from showing us the gritty horror of fighting battles in this series. Humor and satisfaction are rare, but are fully worth it when it happens. There is much sadness in this book, similar to book 2 (Deadhouse Gates) and a return to familiar locations and characters will bring relief, stress, hope, and despair.
For me, this book's end satisfies, but some may be unhappy and say Erikson didn't stick the landing here.