Updated 14/04/2014
The third novel in the Malazan Cycle suffers the same highs and lows as its predecessor. The first half is over-plotted and over-populated, more of an endurance test than an entertaining read.
Once various subplots unite, for a spectacular midway siege, Erikson shifts up a league and delivers martial action and emotional character beats with familiar aplomb.
Erikson’s enthusiasm for his secondary world is infectious, but his pacing and structure continue to irritate.
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I’ve been reading these recently, coming to the end of the 4th book. Really enjoying them so far, the 2nd being my favourite at the moment. Found the starts of book 4 to be hard going, but it has picked up since. Cool to hear someone else is reading them!
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🙂 Well spotted Matt, without your comment I may not have noticed I’d scheduled this post for March instead of May – doh!
Now amended, phew.
Contemplating whether to carry on reading this series. Maybe you could read ahead and let me know xxx
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