Kevin's Watch

*walks in blindfolded*

150 pages in to Gardens of The Moon. going real slow to make sure i follow it.

*turns and disappears through my warren*

wooo hooo!!! do you like it Tazz?

absoloutely. in a strange way, because i knew how complicated it was, its actually made it easier to follow. i've set my mind to understanding that all will become clear as the books unfold.

Tazzman wrote:absoloutely. in a strange way, because i knew how complicated it was, its actually made it easier to follow. i've set my mind to understanding that all will become clear as the books unfold.

you are wise! i can't WAIT for you to get to next book, Deadhouse Gates!!

yay!!!!

and he does put out books at a regular pace which is good for the fans

Here's something: Pat's giving away Ian Cameron Esselmont's Night of Knives at his blog.
Link.


And if you don't win that one, and don't have the cash to pay for the limited editions, Cam's recently signed a book deal for Night of Knives and his first full Malazan Novel, Return of the Crimson Guard, with Bantam UK.
Look forward to NoK in readily-available and slightly-more-affordable hardback in Spring 2007.

does anyone else think the story reads like some sort of epic fantasy computer game? remindes me of Final Fantasy a little bit.

The world and characters were originally created by Steve and Cam as part of a roleplaying game, using at first a modified version of AD&D, and later GURPS. The story does seem to retain elements of its roleplaying origins.

Murrin wrote:The world and characters were originally created by Steve and Cam as part of a roleplaying game, using at first a modified version of AD&D, and later GURPS. The story does seem to retain elements of its roleplaying origins.

i agree...i think that's what sets Gardens of the Moon apart from the rest of the series...why some people have had a bit of trouble getting into it. i think from Deadhouse Gates on the series becomes MUCH more literary.

I've read and enjoyed the first three - and have picked up the others (except for Bonehunters and the Esselmont book) and they are sitting in my TBR stack.

Now I was wondering - I heard an internet rumor that Erikson has had a lot of training in anthropology. Does anyone know if that it true?

It would make sense if it is true - he is really into tribes and kinship and such.

yes, he IS infact an anthropologist

ok! just finished the first book and while i absoloutely love the scope of the world and characters that Erikson has created part of me wonders if its almost too much. every time i think i'm beginning to understand something he throws, not just another character at you, BUT AN ENTIRE RACE OF PEOPLE!!!

Spoiler

the bit i got really lost on was during one of Kruppe's dreams, when the T'lan Imass shaman, the Elder God Krull and the Rhivi are all there. i kept confusing Krull with the T'lan Imass because they have similar names. i had to read the section three times before i realised what i was misunderstanding.

but this is a small moan really 'cos its pretty much great. i'm gonna grab the next book this week-end.

that you are undaunted speaks highly of you Tasmania!! good man. you will be rewarded in Deadhouse Gates!! and Memories of Ice, and House of Chains, and Midnight Tides! (can't speak to Bonehunters cause i'm saving it for summer!!)
yay.
i can't wait to read the whole thing again!!


Krupp rocks!!

To all you Malazan fans, the Q&A is now available online!

And I'm glad to report that it's a "little" more comprehensive than the GRRM one!:)

There will be a follow-up interview, so feel free to submit your questions!

Have a good one!

Patrick
www.fantasyhotlist.blogspot.com

Thanks, Pat - another interesting interview, and a few new things to think about (Cam possibly writing a novel set in Darujhistan? Hmm...). If you do have a follow up, I look forward to reading it.

thanks pat

do these interviews contain many spoilers?

There aren't any spoilers in Esselmont's interview, Tazz. He mentions a character by name you might not have encountered yet, and refers to an event in Bonehunters without saying anything specific, but there's nothing that'll give things away.

thankyou mate.

i get the impression there could be a lot more books in addition to the ones they have already commited themselves to, which is good.