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Re: Although there are uneven moments, I think his work accomplishes a shade more than the other two DomA Send a noteboard - 20/11/2012 03:12:45 PM
But I do agree that at times, it does feel like another draft could have made it even stronger. But the thematic developments and plot are fairly well-realized by series' end; this was very apparent when I recently re-read the first 9 Erikson Malazan novels, the novellas, and the 4 Esslemont. Need to finish re-reading TCG and then review Forge of Darkness, which was a revelation of sorts when I read it back in September.


I agree about Erikson.

His books don't give the impression they'd need more work. They have weaknesses, but I guess this reflects more the limits of Erikson as a novelist rather than giving a feeling of not fully realized work like Sanderson's books.

Other debatable aspects of Erikson's work are actually intentional. Some editors would be appalled and ask him to rewrite a lot of things to make things clearer, or to remove apparently extraneous/irrelevant material, but Erikson writes this way on purpose, not for lack of skills.



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Better than average? Now I'm really excited *NM* Dark Knight - 19/11/2012 08:48:31 PM 479 Views
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I agree with both of you Larry - 19/11/2012 05:27:30 PM 1068 Views
You wouldn't put Erikson in that category? Dan - 20/11/2012 06:03:05 AM 1064 Views
Although there are uneven moments, I think his work accomplishes a shade more than the other two Larry - 20/11/2012 06:11:34 AM 988 Views
Re: Although there are uneven moments, I think his work accomplishes a shade more than the other two DomA - 20/11/2012 03:12:45 PM 1005 Views
True Larry - 21/11/2012 02:56:08 AM 996 Views
Indeed DomA - 21/11/2012 03:58:05 AM 1019 Views
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Hilarious... *NM* DomA - 21/11/2012 12:07:40 AM 516 Views
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I just want to throw out there - I really appreciate this analysis, DomA. Interesting tidbits. lord-of-shadow - 22/11/2012 01:31:17 AM 1182 Views
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