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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 1447 Views
Gardens of the Moon (2002-2005 re-reads; 2010 re-read) Larry - 17/05/2010 01:10:14 PM 1069 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 924 Views
Legolas GateKeeper - 17/05/2010 07:17:38 PM 893 Views
I wonder as well Larry - 18/05/2010 07:12:23 PM 923 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 817 Views
MT was just as good as those two, IMHO of course. Asharak - 21/05/2010 12:29:22 PM 760 Views
Re: MT was just as good as those two, IMHO of course. Macharius - 21/05/2010 03:39:10 PM 867 Views
Agreed. Legolas - 21/05/2010 03:43:56 PM 877 Views
That’s one of the things I like about MT more than DG Asharak - 22/05/2010 11:57:32 AM 789 Views
Larry GateKeeper - 17/05/2010 07:19:16 PM 884 Views
You're welcome *NM* Larry - 18/05/2010 07:12:46 PM 361 Views
For me, GotM remains a half-failure DomA - 22/05/2010 06:05:30 PM 1074 Views
I think even most fans of the series will agree with you there. Legolas - 22/05/2010 07:32:25 PM 882 Views
Re: I think even most fans of the series will agree with you there. DomA - 23/05/2010 10:32:49 PM 990 Views
Ye gods, that reply was long. Legolas - 27/05/2010 04:20:35 PM 833 Views
Re: Ye gods, that reply was long. DomA - 27/05/2010 10:57:00 PM 936 Views
Oh, it's not about a lack of action. Legolas - 28/05/2010 08:56:48 AM 943 Views
Re: Oh, it's not about a lack of action. Macharius - 28/05/2010 02:11:01 PM 862 Views
I'm waiting for the paperback. Legolas - 28/05/2010 08:44:47 PM 838 Views
Re: Oh, it's not about a lack of action. DomA - 28/05/2010 10:51:10 PM 984 Views
I'm pretty sure that I found MbotF from Wotmania, so thanks for that. GateKeeper - 17/05/2010 03:28:08 PM 880 Views
Never quite thought of Erikson's series as being akin to screwing in the backseat... Larry - 18/05/2010 07:14:01 PM 1049 Views
It's not my cup of tea. Good luck reading it! RugbyPlayingAshaman - 19/05/2010 03:42:08 PM 1041 Views
I've got to ask. Kotagg - 20/05/2010 08:56:14 PM 844 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 995 Views
I agree with Kotagg GateKeeper - 21/05/2010 01:52:06 PM 827 Views
I thought it was very standard fare. RugbyPlayingAshaman - 21/05/2010 10:49:41 PM 990 Views
Deadhouse Gates (2002-2005 reads; 2010 re-read) Larry - 21/05/2010 06:13:47 PM 930 Views
You left out the most important part! Legolas - 21/05/2010 06:45:58 PM 986 Views
Some things I leave until latter novels Larry - 21/05/2010 06:54:36 PM 967 Views
I find myself... DomA - 06/06/2010 03:21:07 AM 1015 Views
From what I recall, yes Larry - 06/06/2010 04:56:42 AM 840 Views
It makes sense. Thanks DomA - 14/06/2010 11:57:08 PM 1008 Views
Memories of Ice (2002-2005 reads; 2010 re-read) Larry - 27/05/2010 08:47:02 AM 938 Views
As I posted in your blog RE: Themes. fionwe1987 - 27/05/2010 05:25:19 PM 967 Views
I was going to respond later today to those Larry - 27/05/2010 05:39:38 PM 1037 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 894 Views
House of Chains (2002-2005 reads; 2010 re-read) Larry - 01/06/2010 06:17:01 AM 977 Views
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