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I will have to put The Book of the Fallen on my 'to read' list then. I think I did read a bit of it once while browsing through the bookstore last summer but I was already working on several other novels at the time so I didn't buy it. But then, I rarely buy books at bookstores anymore.

And, from what I read, you're right-it has the same tone as Prince of Nothing but with more action and steadier pace. Honestly, as is, the Prince of Nothing series will only impress those who love great dialogue filled with meanings that can be put into real use. But many folks will think it too cerebral. If someone who knows what their about makes it into a film--most of the cerebral stuff falls to the background before the action, cinematography, paceing of the scenes, and interaction of characters during high-tension scenes.
I'd like to see the guys that put together the 300 or Matrix to give it a shot. Either that or maybe somebody foriegn could give it the right feel. We'll see.

PoN is one of my favorite series ever. That said I couldn't get into Malazan books at all. Erikson just can't put his great ideas on paper, and he can't write characters and dialogues. Just my opinion, I encourage you to try it anyway.

yes, I will try it asap and likely start a debate over which was better and why.

But as a writer myself I must make this confession about Bakker's characters and dialogues; the dialogue and the amazing character development in PON are what floored me when I first read the series. His bleak assessments of humanities underlying motivators 'the darkness that comes before' are undoubtedly dead on. He wrote so much that I found personally relevant in real life.... the entire notion of the Logos...Serwe's unexpected wisdom and analytical mentality amid whorish lifestyle...Achamian's controlled horror through Seswatha's dreams, bookish wisdom, yet overweening passions...Cnaiur's deep rooted fear and shame eclipsed by his personal pride and expertise at warfare and survival.

But unlike most books I've read, in this one I can't really choose a favorite character because I love them all! The whole is greater than the sum of its constituent parts. The Malazan novel will have to compete with that! We'll see...

I found Erikson's exploitation of narrative and timing was flawless. I hope it pleases you, be sure to update me when you have tasted it.

We'll do.

i really couldn't get into Malazan, gave the first book 2 chances just couldnt finnish it on either occasion, so cant agree with you there, Ice and Fire was more my cup of tea.

Sure, Ice and Fire is more accessible.