Esslemont is better at writing in the style of Esslemont than he is at writing in the style of Erikson.
Night of Knives was, as the title implies, very concise. In length and in delivery. One of the problems with the Malazan world is that very few things happen quickly; Night of Knives remedies that flaw.
Night of Knives was, as the title implies, very concise. In length and in delivery. One of the problems with the Malazan world is that very few things happen quickly; Night of Knives remedies that flaw.
I was hoping Esslemont would provide a different stylistic approach to the Malazan world, like NoK, but as you say, he seems to be trying to emulate Erikson in this one, without a clear sense of plot or strong characters.
It's his second novel though. Can't wait to see what he does with the Assail continent.
*MySmiley*
Indeed, I marry them in their unlawful bed, with an open heart I affirm the true right of any man and woman to their dark slobbering nights which are rare enough, and against which too many laws conspire.
Indeed, I marry them in their unlawful bed, with an open heart I affirm the true right of any man and woman to their dark slobbering nights which are rare enough, and against which too many laws conspire.
What is the next sentence in the book you are currently reading?
24/09/2009 01:29:06 PM
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'Well, it will be a trap,' I remarked to Gabriel, before I retired. *NM*
24/09/2009 01:37:59 PM
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An odor of frying wafts at the opening of the page, of onion in fact, onion being fried, ...
24/09/2009 01:44:01 PM
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I love that book. *NM*
24/09/2009 01:48:00 PM
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You asked for it
24/09/2009 02:04:00 PM
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Re: What is the next sentence in the book you are currently reading?
24/09/2009 03:29:49 PM
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Re: What is the next sentence in the book you are currently reading?
24/09/2009 03:56:12 PM
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He. An odd mix. I shall write them all in a paragraph.
24/09/2009 04:27:06 PM
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You're Norwegian?
24/09/2009 05:41:47 PM
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I am
24/09/2009 06:51:48 PM
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We must band together against the Swedes.
24/09/2009 06:53:15 PM
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Ok, but not if they're from Skåne. They're ok. *NM*
24/09/2009 09:18:47 PM
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And because I know this will appeal to you, Camilla, a longer passage from the Galeano book
24/09/2009 06:10:30 PM
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"Hile Troy was sure of one thing; despite whatever Covenant said, the Land was no dream."
24/09/2009 08:09:52 PM
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"The entire trip to the Golden Hills Liutenant Rillish spent surrounded by a moiling horde of Wickan
24/09/2009 08:17:40 PM
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You're reading Return of the Crimson Guard as well? How do you like it? *NM*
24/09/2009 09:22:28 PM
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It's okay. I actually think Night of Knives is better.
25/09/2009 02:04:55 AM
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Yes, me too.
25/09/2009 02:39:25 PM
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"Lulu came to my house from the woods as Kamante had come to it from the plains" *NM*
24/09/2009 08:32:26 PM
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"I have heard that before- how breaking away from a fundamentalist understanding of Scripture...
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The papers scattered on Siuan Sanche's desk held little interest for her, but she persevered.
25/09/2009 04:58:15 AM
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And I'll translate this passage for all the tit-loving men out there (again, from Galeano)
25/09/2009 05:16:49 AM
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Well, I just finished one of my books. Luckily, I have another one going.
26/09/2009 05:17:21 PM
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"Personally, I've always thought of you as having a bit more weasel than feline, Ernest,"
27/09/2009 03:02:37 AM
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"Vexation spiked Annoura's scent, though her ageless Aes Sedai face,
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