Having a little trouble getting through the book

[So]

Started this book in June and as you can see I'm only about 200 pages in. I've actually enjoyed what I've read so far, I like all the POVs (Mostly Kalam, Felsin and Mappo/icarium).

The historian has me completely confused. His chapters leave me scratching my head and kind of hop around.

My main problem is continuing, I finished Gardens of the Moon in less than a month and absolutely loved it. What kept me going was "What is going to happen" and wondering how it will all come together (Plus Tattersail is still my favorite character out of the two books so far).

I was just wondering if the story picks up anytime soon?

I found Gardens of the Moon a little more interesting, there was some political intrigue thrown in which kept me wondering what is going to happen and who is really the bad guy(s).

I have zero intentions of abandoning the book because like I said, I'm enjoying it just kind of struggling to stay committed and finish it.

No spoilers please, first time reading this book/series :)

[Frank]

Erickson's books are like a complicated pool shot. The set up takes a while but once things start moving they don't stop

[Michael]

You should definitely keep going. I'm on Midnight Tides (book 5) and Deadhouse Gates along with Memories of Ice (book 3) have so far proven to be my high points of the series. You're only 200 pages into Deadhouse Gates and the remaining of the tale is tremendous in terms of plotting and execution; truly a supremely fascinating read and tale of the fantastic.

[Martin]

Steven wrote: "Started this book in June and as you can see I'm only about 200 pages in. I've actually enjoyed what I've read so far, I like all the POVs (Mostly Kalam, Felsin and Mappo/icarium).

The historian h..."

I wished i read the third one second after Gardens of the Moon ... Or read the forth after the second .. and then the third ... it works either way. The worst way for me is reading them in their published order ..

[C.E.]

I found the fifth and sixth books the best in the series, but Deadhouse Gates is extremely important for the way its events echo through the eight books to come.

As for reading in a different order, I prefer them as published. Any longer an interval and I would have lost all track of one stream or the other before returning to it; it was difficult enough as it was, having to wait only through one book in between.

[Martin]

C.E. wrote: "I found the fifth and sixth books the best in the series, but Deadhouse Gates is extremely important for the way its events echo through the eight books to come.

As for reading in a different orde..."


Well after the fifth book it doesn't make sense to read them in your own order .. but reading memories of ice after gardens of the moon and then deadhouse gates will give you a sense of continuity and will clarify certain things that are presented as mysteries in deadhouse .. You won't lose track since you have just started, and you'll have many familiar characters to reconnect to, jumping from the first to the third.. I even recommend reading Night of knifes before starting the Epic ... It just easier, and many need easier with Erikson

[Jimbo]

Personally I loved the Duiker story. When I think back over the book, it's his story that I always ponder, having the most impact on me. Keep reading, you'll understand. Deadhouse Gates is a wonderful book.

[Pavel]

I didn't like the beginning of the stories in Deadhouse Gates (besides the Icarium's one), but they all became interesting quite quickly.

I loved 100% of the series since the second half of Deadhouse Gates.

[Dov]

There is a great read along on Tor.com you should try: www.tor.com/series/malazan-reread-of-the-fallen. They are pretty good about spoilers. I enjoyed their review and opinions. B/C Erikson's plots are deep and spans many books, I missed a lot of details even my second time through. My wife, who is not a fan of fantasy, asked me why I would read a series that "needs" an entire blog post dedicated to explain what happens in each chapter. My response is: Because they took the time to write it, the least I could do is read and understand the story. Let me know if you like the read along!