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The God is Not Willing (Witness, #1)

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Should I start with the previous Malazan books or can I dive straight into this one?
Dpavolini I wouldn't recommend starting with this one, mainly because the entire Witness trilogy centers around a character that was hugely important in the Mal…moreI wouldn't recommend starting with this one, mainly because the entire Witness trilogy centers around a character that was hugely important in the Malazan books. Not just important, but compelling. You would be doing yourself a disservice to read this book without knowing the story of Karsa Orlong. There is just so much nuance that resounds and enriches the book which you would miss out on. (less)
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Is the release date still November 2021?! This is like two years from now, I hope I am still around to witness...
Brian The US edition comes out in November and the UK edition is already out.
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Will this be more like the first five or Malazan books are like the Kharkanas trilogy?
Javin Goyal It is set 10 years after the events of The Crippled God. The funny thing is that although the Witness Trilogy is on Karsa Orlong, this first book in t…moreIt is set 10 years after the events of The Crippled God. The funny thing is that although the Witness Trilogy is on Karsa Orlong, this first book in the series is not set to feature him at all. Instead, we will be having a look into the legacy that he left behind by his actions in he main series. Cannot wait to read it!! The reviews already in have been quite positive so far.(less)
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