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Never quite thought of Erikson's series as being akin to screwing in the backseat... Larry Send a noteboard - 18/05/2010 07:14:01 PM
I'm really glad you stuck it out Larry. Alot of the people that I try to introduce this series to have a hard time moving past Gardens. A couple are even heavy fantasy readers, but such is my dedication that I've now simplified my pitch to new people I want to experience this great series. Gardens of the Moon is like loosing your virginity. You don't know what's going on at first, some parts hurt, some parts make you feel good, others leave you dazed and confused. But to suffer is to know the *ahem* climax at the end, leaving you wanting more. The second book, is when I truely fell in love with Erikson, and I feel that if most people make it to that book, there will never be a doubt again. For me Deadhouse was my true love, but most people think Memories of Ice to be the best. Well, Deadhouse broke my heart like nothing else, and Memories, while great, just didn't make me get goosebumps like so many moments in Deadhouse Gates. I'll comment on your later posts as well.

GATE

PS. Thanks for keeping the board alive!


But oddly, that metaphor kinda fits, in a strange way :P
Illusions fall like the husk of a fruit, one after another, and the fruit is experience. - Narrator, Sylvie

Je suis méchant.
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Steven Erikson and Ian Cameron Esslemont, Malazan Book of the Fallen (series reviews) Larry - 17/05/2010 01:09:47 PM 1414 Views
Gardens of the Moon (2002-2005 re-reads; 2010 re-read) Larry - 17/05/2010 01:10:14 PM 1017 Views
I have the same experience with rereads of Erikson always bringing new things to the fore. Legolas - 17/05/2010 01:32:28 PM 874 Views
Legolas GateKeeper - 17/05/2010 07:17:38 PM 851 Views
I wonder as well Larry - 18/05/2010 07:12:23 PM 875 Views
Re: I have the same experience with rereads of Erikson always bringing new things to the fore. Macharius - 19/05/2010 02:12:42 PM 782 Views
MT was just as good as those two, IMHO of course. Asharak - 21/05/2010 12:29:22 PM 723 Views
Re: MT was just as good as those two, IMHO of course. Macharius - 21/05/2010 03:39:10 PM 827 Views
Agreed. Legolas - 21/05/2010 03:43:56 PM 838 Views
That’s one of the things I like about MT more than DG Asharak - 22/05/2010 11:57:32 AM 746 Views
Larry GateKeeper - 17/05/2010 07:19:16 PM 851 Views
You're welcome *NM* Larry - 18/05/2010 07:12:46 PM 341 Views
For me, GotM remains a half-failure DomA - 22/05/2010 06:05:30 PM 1020 Views
I think even most fans of the series will agree with you there. Legolas - 22/05/2010 07:32:25 PM 833 Views
Re: I think even most fans of the series will agree with you there. DomA - 23/05/2010 10:32:49 PM 932 Views
Ye gods, that reply was long. Legolas - 27/05/2010 04:20:35 PM 799 Views
Re: Ye gods, that reply was long. DomA - 27/05/2010 10:57:00 PM 893 Views
Oh, it's not about a lack of action. Legolas - 28/05/2010 08:56:48 AM 897 Views
Re: Oh, it's not about a lack of action. Macharius - 28/05/2010 02:11:01 PM 825 Views
I'm waiting for the paperback. Legolas - 28/05/2010 08:44:47 PM 804 Views
Re: Oh, it's not about a lack of action. DomA - 28/05/2010 10:51:10 PM 923 Views
I'm pretty sure that I found MbotF from Wotmania, so thanks for that. GateKeeper - 17/05/2010 03:28:08 PM 844 Views
Never quite thought of Erikson's series as being akin to screwing in the backseat... Larry - 18/05/2010 07:14:01 PM 1001 Views
It's not my cup of tea. Good luck reading it! RugbyPlayingAshaman - 19/05/2010 03:42:08 PM 998 Views
I've got to ask. Kotagg - 20/05/2010 08:56:14 PM 805 Views
Fans of the series told me that "Gardens of the Moon" isn't a good book to start with. RugbyPlayingAshaman - 21/05/2010 10:47:52 PM 954 Views
I agree with Kotagg GateKeeper - 21/05/2010 01:52:06 PM 789 Views
I thought it was very standard fare. RugbyPlayingAshaman - 21/05/2010 10:49:41 PM 960 Views
Deadhouse Gates (2002-2005 reads; 2010 re-read) Larry - 21/05/2010 06:13:47 PM 879 Views
You left out the most important part! Legolas - 21/05/2010 06:45:58 PM 939 Views
Some things I leave until latter novels Larry - 21/05/2010 06:54:36 PM 914 Views
I find myself... DomA - 06/06/2010 03:21:07 AM 974 Views
From what I recall, yes Larry - 06/06/2010 04:56:42 AM 795 Views
It makes sense. Thanks DomA - 14/06/2010 11:57:08 PM 956 Views
Memories of Ice (2002-2005 reads; 2010 re-read) Larry - 27/05/2010 08:47:02 AM 884 Views
As I posted in your blog RE: Themes. fionwe1987 - 27/05/2010 05:25:19 PM 921 Views
I was going to respond later today to those Larry - 27/05/2010 05:39:38 PM 983 Views
The Pannion Seer had been brainwashed by the Crippled God, he was a slave to his will. Inocent Asharak - 27/05/2010 06:34:05 PM 843 Views
House of Chains (2002-2005 reads; 2010 re-read) Larry - 01/06/2010 06:17:01 AM 931 Views
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