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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 1374 Views
Gardens of the Moon (2002-2005 re-reads; 2010 re-read) Larry - 17/05/2010 01:10:14 PM 985 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 843 Views
Legolas GateKeeper - 17/05/2010 07:17:38 PM 815 Views
I wonder as well Larry - 18/05/2010 07:12:23 PM 829 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 743 Views
MT was just as good as those two, IMHO of course. Asharak - 21/05/2010 12:29:22 PM 684 Views
Re: MT was just as good as those two, IMHO of course. Macharius - 21/05/2010 03:39:10 PM 792 Views
Agreed. Legolas - 21/05/2010 03:43:56 PM 801 Views
That’s one of the things I like about MT more than DG Asharak - 22/05/2010 11:57:32 AM 703 Views
Larry GateKeeper - 17/05/2010 07:19:16 PM 813 Views
You're welcome *NM* Larry - 18/05/2010 07:12:46 PM 327 Views
For me, GotM remains a half-failure DomA - 22/05/2010 06:05:30 PM 983 Views
I think even most fans of the series will agree with you there. Legolas - 22/05/2010 07:32:25 PM 795 Views
Re: I think even most fans of the series will agree with you there. DomA - 23/05/2010 10:32:49 PM 892 Views
Ye gods, that reply was long. Legolas - 27/05/2010 04:20:35 PM 760 Views
Re: Ye gods, that reply was long. DomA - 27/05/2010 10:57:00 PM 859 Views
Oh, it's not about a lack of action. Legolas - 28/05/2010 08:56:48 AM 855 Views
Re: Oh, it's not about a lack of action. Macharius - 28/05/2010 02:11:01 PM 786 Views
I'm waiting for the paperback. Legolas - 28/05/2010 08:44:47 PM 763 Views
Re: Oh, it's not about a lack of action. DomA - 28/05/2010 10:51:10 PM 875 Views
I'm pretty sure that I found MbotF from Wotmania, so thanks for that. GateKeeper - 17/05/2010 03:28:08 PM 804 Views
Never quite thought of Erikson's series as being akin to screwing in the backseat... Larry - 18/05/2010 07:14:01 PM 963 Views
It's not my cup of tea. Good luck reading it! RugbyPlayingAshaman - 19/05/2010 03:42:08 PM 890 Views
I've got to ask. Kotagg - 20/05/2010 08:56:14 PM 765 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 845 Views
I agree with Kotagg GateKeeper - 21/05/2010 01:52:06 PM 748 Views
I thought it was very standard fare. RugbyPlayingAshaman - 21/05/2010 10:49:41 PM 844 Views
Deadhouse Gates (2002-2005 reads; 2010 re-read) Larry - 21/05/2010 06:13:47 PM 842 Views
You left out the most important part! Legolas - 21/05/2010 06:45:58 PM 899 Views
Some things I leave until latter novels Larry - 21/05/2010 06:54:36 PM 876 Views
I find myself... DomA - 06/06/2010 03:21:07 AM 933 Views
From what I recall, yes Larry - 06/06/2010 04:56:42 AM 757 Views
It makes sense. Thanks DomA - 14/06/2010 11:57:08 PM 914 Views
Memories of Ice (2002-2005 reads; 2010 re-read) Larry - 27/05/2010 08:47:02 AM 848 Views
As I posted in your blog RE: Themes. fionwe1987 - 27/05/2010 05:25:19 PM 884 Views
I was going to respond later today to those Larry - 27/05/2010 05:39:38 PM 949 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 801 Views
House of Chains (2002-2005 reads; 2010 re-read) Larry - 01/06/2010 06:17:01 AM 894 Views
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