Kevin's Watch

Ok, so I just finished Deadhouse Gates, and I am left stunned.

Erikson's tale of the journey of the Seventh Malazan Army across the Seven Cities sub-continent was masterful, with an ending both poignant and painful. The plight of Duiker, Coltaine, Sormo and the others captured me like very few storylines ever have. Add to that the revelation of Icarium and Mappo, and this was an amazing book!

Excellent work Mr Erikson. Trully excellent.

yes! didn't Duiker and the Chain of Dogs just wear you out!!? i am rereading Gardens of the Moon right now and will continue on to Deadhouse Gates afterward. please continue VS, Memories of Ice is even better!!! all the books just get better and better, in my opinion.

Oh, I'm not stopping. This storu is too good. I'm just reading a few oyher books before I go out and buy Memories of Ice to recover from the journey of the Chain of Dogs.

So I read The Man who Risked his Partner last night, and started Going Postal by Terry Pratchet this morning. At my current rate I will be able to go buy Memories of Ice in two days.

on the malazan forum, when polled, most of the members picked Memories of Ice or Deadhouse Gates as their favorites. As emotional as Deadhouse Gates is, Memories of Ice actually mangages to top it!!
These books are so brilliant.

Just finished Gardens of the Moon.

This is the best new series I've come across in a long, long time.

ah!!! Sorus!!! that's why we haven't seen you around!! been reading GotM!!!! can i just say i told you so? (i did tell you didn't i? that it was fabulous i mean)

i have 2 copies of deadhouse gates if you don't have it at your store. a friend sent me the hardback for my birthday and i had already bought the trade paperback so if you want it, let me know, i'm happy to send it your way. because i want EVERYBODY to read these books.

Have started House of Chains yesterday. Memories of Ice was amazing - the battle of Coral was heartbreaking.

It's also great to see a few twists, such as:

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Nightchill's true identity

How about Capustan?

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A ramp of bodies four stories tall... *shudder*

and Coltaine...ah.

"And no less a cipher to us, Historian. The clans do as he commands and say nothing. It is not shared certainty or mutual understanding that breeds our silence. It is awe."

Duiker could say nothing to that. He found himself turning away, eyes caught and gathered into the sky's sweeping blurs of pale yellow. They migrate. Creatures of instinct. A mindless plunge into fatal currents. A beautiful, horrifying dance to Hood, every step mapped out. Every step... Deadhouse Gates - Erikson

Lucimay wrote:ah!!! Sorus!!! that's why we haven't seen you around!! been reading GotM!!!! can i just say i told you so? (i did tell you didn't i? that it was fabulous i mean)

i have 2 copies of deadhouse gates if you don't have it at your store. a friend sent me the hardback for my birthday and i had already bought the trade paperback so if you want it, let me know, i'm happy to send it your way. because i want EVERYBODY to read these books.

You did tell me so.

And you were RIGHT.

And I got a copy yesterday, but thankya.

Have just finished House of Chains and I'm starting to love Erikson's way of making me root for both sides - it may be good and evil, but there are people on both sides that deserve to win.

That and the twists he scatters through the plot like hidden gems. The true original identity of the Whirlwind Goddess for example was a brilliant surprise.

So it's off to buy Midnight Tides on Tuesday.

Hi guys!

I just got word from my contact at Transworld, and she will be happy to arrange an interview with Steven Erikson for me! Lucky me, I know!

As always, feel free to sumbit the questions you would like me to ask the author. I will select a number of questions from the fans to add to the interview.

Remember that your comments and observations are always appreciated. . .

Oh, and by the way, I should be able to announce that The Bonehunter contest tonight! So get ready to register!

Pat
www.fantasyhotlist.blogspot.com

Well I've been a hardcore fan of this series since day one, I absolutely loved Gardens of the Moon, read Deadhouse Gates over the summer, and I'm not starting my read of Memories of Ice, brilliant. Silverfox is an amazing character and who doesn't love Dujek. Cheers.

Wow! I am loving Midnight Tides. Trull Sengar and the Beddict brothers are amazing and I can't wait to find out who Bugg really is.

heh. Bugg. i love Bugg!! and the Beddicts and Trull!!! great characters, huh! so glad you're enjoying the Erikson!!!

Hi guys!

Just wanted to let you know that the name of THE BONEHUNTERS contest has been drawn! Check it out, because it could be you!!!

Patrick
www.fantasyhotlist.blogspot.com

Just finished Midnight Tides and I must say, whereas Martin's characters seem to die at shocking times, Erikson's die exactly when they should. It's like it's not really a surprise, yet it's still heart-wrenching.

Hull Beddict, Brys Beddict, Ceda Kuru Qan, Buruk the Pale, First Concubine Nissal, even First Eunuch Nifidas and King Ezgara Diskanar.

What surprised me though is this:

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At the end of the book, Fear leaves the Edur but Trull remains. That means that Fear was not present when Trull was shorn in House of Chains. Interesting.

Hi guys!

For anyone who has ever wanted to try Erikson, I have a complete set of the Malazan series up for grabs at the blog! And so is Brandon Sanderson's ELANTRIS. Check it out!

Patrick
www.fantasyhotlist.blogspot.com

To all the participants, the name of the winner has been drawn. Check it out, because it might be you!

Patrick
www.fantasyhotlist.blogspot.com

Hey guys!

You are one click away from a VERY interesting Q&A with Steven Erikson!

Enjoy!

Patrick
www.fantasyhotlist.blogspot.com

P. S. Feel free to leave a comment on the blog. Since the publisher will be checking things out (their publicity department set the whole thing up, after all), if there are enough positive responses, we might be able to do this again later this year!