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#1 Are Ian Esslemont's Malazan books worth reading?
Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2008 6:29 am
by The Nomad
I've been reading the Malazan Book of the Fallen series by Steven Erikson, and enjoying it so far, but I wondered if the Malazan books authored by his co-universe-builder Ian Esslemont were also interesting, since I'm about to go on a book-buying spree, and wanted to maximize the pleasure/investment ratio.
#2 Re: Are Ian Esslemont's Malazan books worth reading?
Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2008 11:55 am
by Cynical Cat
The Nomad wrote:I've been reading the Malazan Book of the Fallen series by Steven Erikson, and enjoying it so far, but I wondered if the Malazan books authored by his co-universe-builder Ian Esslemont were also interesting, since I'm about to go on a book-buying spree, and wanted to maximize the pleasure/investment ratio.
They aren't as good, but they are still good.
The Prince of Nothing is better.
#3
Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2008 6:43 pm
by The Nomad
Yeah, I'm ordering the first tome of TPoN as well
Have you read the fantasy books by Joe Abercrombie (
The Blade Itself,
Before They Are Hanged, etc...)?
#4
Posted: Sun Dec 14, 2008 10:05 pm
by frigidmagi
The Prince of Nothing is better.
Book Pimping ain't easy is it Cat?
The first two books of the series are good, although the 2nd book dragged in places for me. The dragging was solely because the characters in question annoyed me over their choices, especially when the revel came. To be fair they were in a utterly shitty situation with no real good choices.
I haven't been able to grab a 3rd copy yet. Some asshole at the Barnes and Nobles bought all their copies at once and they're still waiting for more copies.
#5
Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2008 12:54 am
by The Grim Squeaker
The Nomad wrote:
Have you read the fantasy books by Joe Abercrombie (The Blade Itself, Before They Are Hanged, etc...)?
I've been meaning too read those actually, is there anyone here who has read Abercrombie's books?
#6
Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2008 12:29 pm
by Cynical Cat
frigidmagi wrote:The Prince of Nothing is better.
Book Pimping ain't easy is it Cat?
It's easy, except when I have to smack a bitch around.
#7
Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2008 2:16 pm
by The Grim Squeaker
Cynical Cat wrote:frigidmagi wrote:The Prince of Nothing is better.
Book Pimping ain't easy is it Cat?
It's easy, except when I have to smack a bitch around.
I've always thought of myself as your banner. Conphas ;)