Questions About Midnight Tides (Malazan Book of the Fallen, #5)

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Is it possible to read this after Bonehunters? I think the books read best in their publication order but just thought I'd ask... A bit exasperated about having to meet a whole new cast of characters is all...

John Paul Feehily If anything you could read this one before Gardens of the Moon. It would explain some of the odd Tiste Edur related events in the first 4 books. It al…moreIf anything you could read this one before Gardens of the Moon. It would explain some of the odd Tiste Edur related events in the first 4 books. It also explains the magic system and warrens a little, unlike GOTM which doesn't at all.(less)

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Can I start with Midnight Tides? I heard so many great things about this series but can’t get past page 100 of Gardens of the Moon. Someone told me this was one of the best books in the series and a good alternate starting point.

Potbrick Yes, you can start with Midnight Tides. As long as you know what a warren is, you should be fine IMO. Only problem is that MT's characters won't re-ap…moreYes, you can start with Midnight Tides. As long as you know what a warren is, you should be fine IMO. Only problem is that MT's characters won't re-appear until the sixth book in the series (The Bonehunters), and the continent of Lether only comes back in the following book, Reaper's Gale.(less)

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