- Hardcover: 912 pages
- Publisher: Bantam Press; Book Club edition (1 Mar 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0593046293
- ISBN-13: 978-0593046296
- Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 16.4 x 6.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
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"This is true myth in the making, a drawing upon fantasy to recreate histories and legends as rich as any found within our culture."
--"Interzone
""Gripping, fast-moving, delightfully dark ... Erikson brings a punchy, mesmerizing writing style into the genre of epic fantasy, making an indelible impression. Utterly engrossing."
--"Elizabeth Haydon"
--"Interzone
""Gripping, fast-moving, delightfully dark ... Erikson brings a punchy, mesmerizing writing style into the genre of epic fantasy, making an indelible impression. Utterly engrossing."
--"Elizabeth Haydon"
"From the Paperback edition."
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The sixth book in Steven Erikson's epic Malazan Book of the Fallen fantasy sequence.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Steven Erikson is the first fantasy writer that, after six installments, seems to be able to escape the pitfall into which numerous others (i.e. and foremost Robert Jordan) have fallen. This is probably due to the fact that he knows where his story is leading and that he does not write anything that substracts from the plot and from the prose needed to unfurl his so intricately woven world, which by the way is one of the most epic and large-scaled fantasy worlds up-to-date, barring perhaps Tolkien's Middle-Earth.
The Bonehunters, now , is a perfect example of two of the best traits Erikson, as a writer, has in store for us. Namely dialogue and convergence. The dialogue is not only very natural it's also extremely witty and an excellent way to transfer meaning. Sarcasm, irony, wit, indeed every feeling ever conveyed, it's all in the dialogue. As for convergence, Erikson is a master of it; within each novel but what's more important, and what becomes especially clear in The Bonehunters, within the overall arc of the entire series. It's not for nothing that part 10 is called The Crippled God!
So is there nothing to remark upon? Well, yes there is, but that particular complaint might cease to exist when the entire series has come to an end and things that now seem to have the aura of a Deus Ex Machina might then be entirely self-explanatory (although the term 'self-explanatory' does not really befit the Malazan Book of the Fallen).
So from me nothing but praise for The Bonehunters and as we are returning to the continent of Lether in the next installment, I'll say "Roll on Reaper's Gale!"
The Bonehunters, now , is a perfect example of two of the best traits Erikson, as a writer, has in store for us. Namely dialogue and convergence. The dialogue is not only very natural it's also extremely witty and an excellent way to transfer meaning. Sarcasm, irony, wit, indeed every feeling ever conveyed, it's all in the dialogue. As for convergence, Erikson is a master of it; within each novel but what's more important, and what becomes especially clear in The Bonehunters, within the overall arc of the entire series. It's not for nothing that part 10 is called The Crippled God!
So is there nothing to remark upon? Well, yes there is, but that particular complaint might cease to exist when the entire series has come to an end and things that now seem to have the aura of a Deus Ex Machina might then be entirely self-explanatory (although the term 'self-explanatory' does not really befit the Malazan Book of the Fallen).
So from me nothing but praise for The Bonehunters and as we are returning to the continent of Lether in the next installment, I'll say "Roll on Reaper's Gale!"
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have been an avid fan of Steven Erikson since I first read Gardens of the Moon many years ago. Since that time, the series has gone from strength to strength, containing two of my favourite novels of all time: Deadhouse Gates and Memories of Ice. Erikson was my favourite fantasy author, just ahead of George RR Martin. With Martin's most revent offering being a big disappointment, I prayed that Erikson's wouldn't be the same.
I wasn't disappointed. The Bonehunters is an awesome book in every way. It really gives you the sense that the series is heading towards a massive conclusion, drawing a lot of the disparate plot threads together. Although at times the plot slowed down, those phases were still filled with interesting information relating to the vast history of the Malazan world. One thing I love about Erikson is the way you have to piece the history together yourself, and The Bonehunters gives plenty enough new information to make me need a reread or two to understand it all.
There is also a lot of exhilarating action, too. The Siege of Y'Ghatan contains many great scenes and is really well written. The fight in Malaz City at the end, the scrapes that Paran and Cutter get into are all absorbing and exciting.
There are so many interesting characters in this book that sometimes it can seem overwhelming. Mappo, Icarium, Karsa Orlong, Tomad Sengar, Kalam, Quick Ben, Fiddler (my favourite), Shadowthrone, Cotillion, Apsalar, the Queen of Dreams ... the list goes on. But they all come together to deliver a dramatic conclusion to the book that will leave you dazed.
While the Bonehunters lacked the emotional impact of Deadhouse Gates and Memories of Ice, I still rank it in the top three of the series. I wanted to reread it as soon as I had finished. If you are a fan of this series, then the Bonehunters will not let you down.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
If you're interested in book 6 of this series, then you're obviously familiar with the Malazan Book of the Fallen and there's not much more I can say to praise the brilliance that is Erikson. This book follows several threads from books 3,4 and 5, never lets up on the action and cool little twists and revelations and this book easliy proves Erikson to be the best fantasy writer today. While George RR Martin struggles to keep one interested in his current series,Erikson leaves you craving for more. Sure, GRR Martin can write, but he seems to have lost some of his gutzpah,especially in the last novel. When I sit down to read 700 + pages, I expect to be entertained, not lulled into indifference about every single character in the book. Erikson remains king, and no one else comes close.
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1200 pages?? I struggled to read anything less than 100 pages a day. This book is, simply, incredible. Read more
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Past its read limit
Read the first three of this series and move on to another author. Subsequent books are over long, dragged out and tedious with more padding than a shop full of bike shorts.
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This book is impenetrable. Ok, I now realise that it's Book 6 in a series, but any good author ought to be able to welcome a new reader in ANY book of a series. Read more
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The Bonehunters is the sixth novel in the Malazan Book Of The Fallen series. If you haven't read any of the previous five, do not even think about reading this yet! Read more
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