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re: Need new author/series suggestion in Fantasy.
Posted on 4/8/23 at 3:19 pm to auyushu
Posted on 4/8/23 at 3:19 pm to auyushu
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Yeah, Malazan is awesome, but I'd definitely suggest this.
Malazan is high on my list to start after I finish catching up on Dresden Files. Why should I skip the first book?
I understand reading some series in chronological order vs publishing order, but I'm just curious.
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Posted on 4/8/23 at 4:23 pm to oauron
For me, the first book felt more generic than the ones that followed, and you only see hints of some of the more interesting things to come. I still liked it, but I know some people try reading it and abandon the series.
The second book takes place far from the events of the first one with different characters, so this approach isn't confusing.
The second book takes place far from the events of the first one with different characters, so this approach isn't confusing.
Posted on 4/9/23 at 12:30 am to oauron
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Why should I skip the first book?
Erikson is a show not tell type of author. In the first book he basically just throws you into the action and introduces a ton of characters without any true backstory. I personally dug it and didn't have any issues, but many people find it confusing and dislike it because of that.
But either way it's a book that is much better on reread. The 2nd book sets up the background for the first book really well, and makes it more enjoyable. The only thing about the 1st book that would even get spoiled would be that a couple characters survive the book.
Posted on 4/14/23 at 8:16 am to oauron
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Why should I skip the first book?
The first book was a hard read. It felt like beginning in the middle of a series. I checked several times to make sure that there wasn't a previous book in the series.
Posted on 4/14/23 at 9:16 am to oauron
I do not like Malazan at all. I have a visceral hate for it.
The most boring, obtuse, needlessly confusing fantasy I have ever read.
I know others are totally in love with it but I did not like it at all.
The most boring, obtuse, needlessly confusing fantasy I have ever read.
I know others are totally in love with it but I did not like it at all.
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