Despite the Malazans being soldiers and all, they are still compassionate. It reminds me of what they did in Capustan. I was scared that the marines here would be a rip-off of the others, but I was wrong.
The ethereal threads of power are almost literally rolling off the pages of the book.
There are a number of connections to be made, between different characters, historical events, peoples, and gods, the deciphering of which proves a puzzling delight for readers.
It’s conflict on a scale never before seen in fantasy. The sheer scope is staggering.
There are new characters, histories, mysteries, plots and schemes, and worlds. It’s terrifying in its complexity, and you almost heave a sigh of relief when things become a little clearer at the end.
Here, the author appears to be more intricate and deliberate in his storytelling, happy to help readers truly understand events in a blow-by-blow manner.
