Are Ian Esslemont's Malazan books worth reading?

The Nomad · Post by **The Nomad** » Sat Dec 13, 2008 6:29 am

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.

Cynical Cat · Post by **Cynical Cat** » Sat Dec 13, 2008 11:55 am

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.

The Nomad · Post by **The Nomad** » Sat Dec 13, 2008 6:43 pm

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...)?

frigidmagi · Post by **frigidmagi** » Sun Dec 14, 2008 10:05 pm

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.

The Grim Squeaker · Post by **The Grim Squeaker** » Mon Dec 15, 2008 12:54 am

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?

Cynical Cat · Post by **Cynical Cat** » Mon Dec 15, 2008 12:29 pm

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.

The Grim Squeaker · Post by **The Grim Squeaker** » Mon Dec 15, 2008 2:16 pm

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 ;)

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