A review by moshikami
The Wurms of Blearmouth by Steven Erikson

4.0

The best Bauchelain and Korbal Broach story I have read so far. I "got" the humour of this volume better than The Lees of Laughter's End. The town of Spendrugle was wacky and its denizens were quite hilarious. I especially enjoyed scenes involving the tax collector, Spilgit, and the tyrant sorcerer, Fangatooth. There were even a few well-timed slapstick moments. Bauchelain was also awesome in this novella, and I am now inspired to make pentagram cookies ;). The Wurms of Blearmouth also contains a good helping of Steven Erikson's trademark social commentary which adds depth to the Malazan series, in my opinion.