#Malazan book of the fallen goodreads review series#

#Malazan book of the fallen goodreads review series#

I have not read the other series set in the Malazan world yet, but I plan too, and after having a sci fi break for a while. It has taken a year to read it - don't get a lot of downtime - and if there were another 10 i'd do it again. I loved it so much, I wish I could forget it all just to experience it for the first time all over again. It is a series that simply has to be read to be understood, and appreciated fully, and I can attest that Gardens of the Moon is a hard start for most - including myself - it is well worth it and once you are a quarter of the way in to that book, you get used to the pace and everything just flows so well from there. It’s heart-wrenching, laugh-out-loud funny, terrifying, harrowing, disgusting, elating, awe-inspiring all the faces of war. In many wars, fought on many continents throughout many years, seen through many eyes and lived or died through many lives.

Whilst the series deals with a single over arching theme, its not lost on its own gravity each book has its own key plotline, and many, many side plots for individual characters and gods in between, so despite the grand campaign ongoing in the world, it still feels explored on a very personal level too. The Malazan Book of the Fallen is, true to its name, a tale about people in the war. Magic is obviously a big part of the book too, and the concept of warrens and holds, almost gives it a believe able and scientific holding - certainly within the world of the books it is consistent and well thought out and at times inspiring. In a way though it made it more real, more risky, no character has 'plot armour' everyone is at risk in the end. Steven is not afraid to kill off any number of wonderful characters where it suits the story best, and this has caused me a lot of sadness at various times throughout this saga. I absolutely do not want to give anything away - as its a pure joy to read and experience along the way, but its simply superbly well written from a myriad of perspectives and interconnecting stories. This works well and fits with the writing theme of this being a snap shot from history, there is no true start, leading all the way to the final, final climax of this era of history in The Crippled God. There is so much happening that it can be a little disorientating in the beginning, Gardens of the Moon, literally drops you right in the middle of the story at the Siege of Pale - no buildup - just straight in. It is without a doubt the greatest fantasy series I have ever read, the world is absolutely bursting with detail that all ties together so very well. I recently finished all 10 books in the 'Malazan Book of the Fallen' series written by Stephen Erikson.

First time posting - just wanted to share.