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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 1473 Views
Gardens of the Moon (2002-2005 re-reads; 2010 re-read) Larry - 17/05/2010 01:10:14 PM 1089 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 947 Views
Legolas GateKeeper - 17/05/2010 07:17:38 PM 917 Views
I wonder as well Larry - 18/05/2010 07:12:23 PM 946 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 846 Views
MT was just as good as those two, IMHO of course. Asharak - 21/05/2010 12:29:22 PM 777 Views
Re: MT was just as good as those two, IMHO of course. Macharius - 21/05/2010 03:39:10 PM 889 Views
Agreed. Legolas - 21/05/2010 03:43:56 PM 899 Views
That’s one of the things I like about MT more than DG Asharak - 22/05/2010 11:57:32 AM 813 Views
Larry GateKeeper - 17/05/2010 07:19:16 PM 913 Views
You're welcome *NM* Larry - 18/05/2010 07:12:46 PM 369 Views
For me, GotM remains a half-failure DomA - 22/05/2010 06:05:30 PM 1095 Views
I think even most fans of the series will agree with you there. Legolas - 22/05/2010 07:32:25 PM 905 Views
Re: I think even most fans of the series will agree with you there. DomA - 23/05/2010 10:32:49 PM 1015 Views
Ye gods, that reply was long. Legolas - 27/05/2010 04:20:35 PM 852 Views
Re: Ye gods, that reply was long. DomA - 27/05/2010 10:57:00 PM 961 Views
Oh, it's not about a lack of action. Legolas - 28/05/2010 08:56:48 AM 967 Views
Re: Oh, it's not about a lack of action. Macharius - 28/05/2010 02:11:01 PM 885 Views
I'm waiting for the paperback. Legolas - 28/05/2010 08:44:47 PM 857 Views
Re: Oh, it's not about a lack of action. DomA - 28/05/2010 10:51:10 PM 1006 Views
I'm pretty sure that I found MbotF from Wotmania, so thanks for that. GateKeeper - 17/05/2010 03:28:08 PM 903 Views
Never quite thought of Erikson's series as being akin to screwing in the backseat... Larry - 18/05/2010 07:14:01 PM 1071 Views
It's not my cup of tea. Good luck reading it! RugbyPlayingAshaman - 19/05/2010 03:42:08 PM 1060 Views
I've got to ask. Kotagg - 20/05/2010 08:56:14 PM 867 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 1010 Views
I agree with Kotagg GateKeeper - 21/05/2010 01:52:06 PM 849 Views
I thought it was very standard fare. RugbyPlayingAshaman - 21/05/2010 10:49:41 PM 1009 Views
Deadhouse Gates (2002-2005 reads; 2010 re-read) Larry - 21/05/2010 06:13:47 PM 950 Views
You left out the most important part! Legolas - 21/05/2010 06:45:58 PM 1008 Views
Some things I leave until latter novels Larry - 21/05/2010 06:54:36 PM 986 Views
I find myself... DomA - 06/06/2010 03:21:07 AM 1033 Views
From what I recall, yes Larry - 06/06/2010 04:56:42 AM 870 Views
It makes sense. Thanks DomA - 14/06/2010 11:57:08 PM 1036 Views
Memories of Ice (2002-2005 reads; 2010 re-read) Larry - 27/05/2010 08:47:02 AM 959 Views
As I posted in your blog RE: Themes. fionwe1987 - 27/05/2010 05:25:19 PM 985 Views
I was going to respond later today to those Larry - 27/05/2010 05:39:38 PM 1063 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 916 Views
House of Chains (2002-2005 reads; 2010 re-read) Larry - 01/06/2010 06:17:01 AM 1003 Views
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