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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 1299 Views
Gardens of the Moon (2002-2005 re-reads; 2010 re-read) Larry - 17/05/2010 01:10:14 PM 913 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 771 Views
Legolas GateKeeper - 17/05/2010 07:17:38 PM 742 Views
I wonder as well Larry - 18/05/2010 07:12:23 PM 756 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 669 Views
MT was just as good as those two, IMHO of course. Asharak - 21/05/2010 12:29:22 PM 613 Views
Re: MT was just as good as those two, IMHO of course. Macharius - 21/05/2010 03:39:10 PM 714 Views
Agreed. Legolas - 21/05/2010 03:43:56 PM 717 Views
That’s one of the things I like about MT more than DG Asharak - 22/05/2010 11:57:32 AM 633 Views
Larry GateKeeper - 17/05/2010 07:19:16 PM 731 Views
You're welcome *NM* Larry - 18/05/2010 07:12:46 PM 304 Views
For me, GotM remains a half-failure DomA - 22/05/2010 06:05:30 PM 907 Views
I think even most fans of the series will agree with you there. Legolas - 22/05/2010 07:32:25 PM 720 Views
Re: I think even most fans of the series will agree with you there. DomA - 23/05/2010 10:32:49 PM 820 Views
Ye gods, that reply was long. Legolas - 27/05/2010 04:20:35 PM 689 Views
Re: Ye gods, that reply was long. DomA - 27/05/2010 10:57:00 PM 781 Views
Oh, it's not about a lack of action. Legolas - 28/05/2010 08:56:48 AM 784 Views
Re: Oh, it's not about a lack of action. Macharius - 28/05/2010 02:11:01 PM 719 Views
I'm waiting for the paperback. Legolas - 28/05/2010 08:44:47 PM 691 Views
Re: Oh, it's not about a lack of action. DomA - 28/05/2010 10:51:10 PM 803 Views
I'm pretty sure that I found MbotF from Wotmania, so thanks for that. GateKeeper - 17/05/2010 03:28:08 PM 736 Views
Never quite thought of Erikson's series as being akin to screwing in the backseat... Larry - 18/05/2010 07:14:01 PM 881 Views
It's not my cup of tea. Good luck reading it! RugbyPlayingAshaman - 19/05/2010 03:42:08 PM 809 Views
I've got to ask. Kotagg - 20/05/2010 08:56:14 PM 696 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 768 Views
I agree with Kotagg GateKeeper - 21/05/2010 01:52:06 PM 669 Views
I thought it was very standard fare. RugbyPlayingAshaman - 21/05/2010 10:49:41 PM 765 Views
Deadhouse Gates (2002-2005 reads; 2010 re-read) Larry - 21/05/2010 06:13:47 PM 761 Views
You left out the most important part! Legolas - 21/05/2010 06:45:58 PM 816 Views
Some things I leave until latter novels Larry - 21/05/2010 06:54:36 PM 807 Views
I find myself... DomA - 06/06/2010 03:21:07 AM 859 Views
From what I recall, yes Larry - 06/06/2010 04:56:42 AM 685 Views
It makes sense. Thanks DomA - 14/06/2010 11:57:08 PM 835 Views
Memories of Ice (2002-2005 reads; 2010 re-read) Larry - 27/05/2010 08:47:02 AM 776 Views
As I posted in your blog RE: Themes. fionwe1987 - 27/05/2010 05:25:19 PM 799 Views
I was going to respond later today to those Larry - 27/05/2010 05:39:38 PM 875 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 723 Views
House of Chains (2002-2005 reads; 2010 re-read) Larry - 01/06/2010 06:17:01 AM 820 Views
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