I've just now begun to read Book Nine (Dust of Dreams) of Steven Erikson's magnificent Malazan Book of the Fallen series, and once again I'm transfixed.
Before starting Dust of Dreams, I recently finished reading, for the first time, Clive Barker's Imajica, and though Barker's work is grand in scope and quite excellent, it nonetheless pales in comparison to the Malazan series -- in all regards (IMO).
I have to say that I think Erikson's series has risen above all others in the epic fantasy genre. He has no peers. He has created the single greatest epic of our time.
An astounding work.
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2 comments:
Ooooh, I love recommendations. I'll put these in my cart.
T:
It's amazing stuff, but it's a lot of work. Like most huge works, some adore it and some don't. Also, Book 1 of the series (Gardens of the Moon) is widely regarded as the weakest of the
series, though in my opinion the worst of Erikson is better than the best of most.
Jim
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