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reafnal 's review for:
The Complete Malazan Book of the Fallen
by Steven Erikson
adventurous
challenging
dark
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
One of my all time favourite fantasy series, but definitely not for everyone. Erikson crafts a work so rich in detail and history that it can feel overwhelming. Best to go with the flow, not understand everything, and slowly piece together the world over the course of the series. The events primarily follow soldiers, rulers, and gods so expect a pretty heavy and dark plot.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body horror, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Chronic illness, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Genocide, Gore, Incest, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Grief, Cannibalism, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, Colonisation, War, Injury/Injury detail