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Gardens of the Moon
by Steven Erikson
Gardens of the moon, well this is a book I have wanted to read for a long time and it did not disappoint. I do have a spoiler free review on my youtube channel: https://youtu.be/xAB5uochebc .
Without going into any spoilers I want to lay done some of my impressions from the book.
Firstly, yes, it jumps you right in. Yes, it can be jarring and takes a little bit before you get your feet underneath you. Is that ok? Yes, yes it is because it was so worth the journey.
What were some of the things that made me keep reading and make me want to continue with the series.
Compelling and interesting characters, to name a few: Tattersail, Kruppe, Captain Paran, Quick Ben, Crokus, last but the most compelling Anomander Rake. All of these characters I enjoyed, some more than others but overall, they made me want to keep reading and learn more about their interesting lives.
Aspects of the plot I enjoyed. I enjoyed this book being broken up into two locals, with Darujhistan and the Malazan forces (Bridge Burners, Tattersail, Paran). I enjoyed the two different settings and the characters in each. They had a unique feel to them and I felt interested in the separate but conjoining plots.
what were my favourite aspects of the story? three things: the magic (warrens), the interventionist Gods, and Anomander Rake. I do touch on these aspects in my video review and speak to it better. I chose all three of these things because they were COOL! The magic even though not full explained was interesting and felt powerful. It made me feel that magic users in this world were dangerous and not simple bumbling wizards. Touching on the Gods, I love interventionist gods. I like gods who get their hands dirty and move humans like pieces on a chess board. The Gods felt well realized with their own motivations and were stuck in this endless war plotting and scheming against each other, loved it. Lastly, again Anomander Rake. This character was just a scene stealer. He captured my attention. I wanted to know more about him, I liked all the scenes he was in, and he felt powerful and a real big player in this world.
So to cut a long review short, I loved this book. I will be reading Deadhouse gates this year. Please consider checking out my youtube channel for more fantasy and sci-fi reviews.
Without going into any spoilers I want to lay done some of my impressions from the book.
Firstly, yes, it jumps you right in. Yes, it can be jarring and takes a little bit before you get your feet underneath you. Is that ok? Yes, yes it is because it was so worth the journey.
What were some of the things that made me keep reading and make me want to continue with the series.
Compelling and interesting characters, to name a few: Tattersail, Kruppe, Captain Paran, Quick Ben, Crokus, last but the most compelling Anomander Rake. All of these characters I enjoyed, some more than others but overall, they made me want to keep reading and learn more about their interesting lives.
Aspects of the plot I enjoyed. I enjoyed this book being broken up into two locals, with Darujhistan and the Malazan forces (Bridge Burners, Tattersail, Paran). I enjoyed the two different settings and the characters in each. They had a unique feel to them and I felt interested in the separate but conjoining plots.
what were my favourite aspects of the story? three things: the magic (warrens), the interventionist Gods, and Anomander Rake. I do touch on these aspects in my video review and speak to it better. I chose all three of these things because they were COOL! The magic even though not full explained was interesting and felt powerful. It made me feel that magic users in this world were dangerous and not simple bumbling wizards. Touching on the Gods, I love interventionist gods. I like gods who get their hands dirty and move humans like pieces on a chess board. The Gods felt well realized with their own motivations and were stuck in this endless war plotting and scheming against each other, loved it. Lastly, again Anomander Rake. This character was just a scene stealer. He captured my attention. I wanted to know more about him, I liked all the scenes he was in, and he felt powerful and a real big player in this world.
So to cut a long review short, I loved this book. I will be reading Deadhouse gates this year. Please consider checking out my youtube channel for more fantasy and sci-fi reviews.