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Deadhouse Gates (Malazan Book of the Fallen) (Paperback)

by Steven Erikson (Author), Neil Gower (Drawings)

4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (32 customer reviews)

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Paperback: 684 pages
Publisher: Bantam Press (1 Sep 2000)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0593046226
ISBN-13: 978-0593046227
Product Dimensions: 23 x 15.4 x 5 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (32 customer reviews)

Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 490,410 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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" Steven Erikson is an extraordinary writer... . Treat yourself." - Stephen R. Donaldson
" One of the best fantasy novels of the year." - "SF Site"
" Complex, challenging... Erikson's strengths are his grown-up characters and his ability to create a world every bit as intricate and messy as our own." - J. V. Jones

"From the Paperback edition."

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Licking its wounds after the events in Darujhistan, the Malazan Empire now faces unrest in Seven Cities. Too soon, the rumblings of disquiet explode into a fully fledged uprising, drawing the Empire into the bloodiest conflict it has ever known.

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This series just keeps getting better and better . . ., 15 Oct 2001

By	Lillian Butler "Texas wireworker" (Austin, TX USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Deadhouse Gates (Book 2 of The Malazan Book of the Fallen) (Mass Market Paperback)

I discovered Erikson when a friend handed me his first book and said "You'll like him. He out-Black-Company's Glenn Cook." I devoured Gardens of The Moon in 3 days and waited until I could get the paperback of Deadhouse Gates. As in Gardens, Erikson weaves the stories of several compelling characters, including our old friends Crokus, Sorry, and Fiddler, as well as people only mentioned in passing from Gardens, like Captain Param's sisters . . . Unlike most military fantasy authors, Erikson understands that it's the characters that drive a story. And he spins a great one here.
I own 2 copies each of his books--one for me and one to lend. I just wish he was widely available here in the US.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Think of the Deadhouse Gates : Think on Death, 28 May 2006

By	Mr. B. Pollard "shadowcrab" (Durham, England.) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Deadhouse Gates (Book 2 of The Malazan Book of the Fallen) (Mass Market Paperback)

Another epic escapade into the world of the Fallen.

This is no Tolkien vision of sweeping glades and smiling elder faces, this is a brooding, brutal and ultimately savage work of fantasy. Really, you can't help but love it.

The question that seems to lie at the heart of so many of the characters is: 'What is preferable, to fall so far that no remnants of your other self are left or to have died innocent, unfallen.'

Battles are fought, wars are waged, yet no distinction is made between the foes. Both are fighting for noble values, both are "good" and yet both have the capacity for evil. Something I've never come across in a fantasy novel before & depending upon your take on originality, a brilliant concept.

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An incredible sequel to the stunning Gardens of the Moon, 11 Sep 2000

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Gardens of the Moon was one of the most refreshing, most gripping and most original fantasy novels I have read for years. There's always a slight sense of trepidation involved in starting a brilliant debut author's second novel - knowing that the first may have taken seven years to write and the second only seven months - but I am pleased, nay delighted to report that Deadhouse Gates is a totally worthy successor to Gardens, and indeed, even manages to surpass the first in many respects.

The plot (which I won't reveal), is even more complex, more multi-layered and possesses more plot twists and surprises than you'll find in a dozen run-of-the-mill stock-fantasy novels. If you thought the characters, situations and action in 'Gardens' were gripping in the extreme, you'll be glad to hear that exactly the same level of detail and strength of narrative have gone into making 'Deadhouse' just as good in terms of quality, adventure and drama.

All I'll say to finish with is that anyone who reads and enjoys the likes of David Gemmell or George R.R. Martin absolutely has to try both 'Gardens' and 'Deadhouse', or risk missing out on one of the most utterly enjoyable fantasy reading experiences currently available.

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2.0 out of 5 stars Hood's Breath it's painful!
Having enjoyed Gardens of the Moon, I bought Deadhouse Gates with high hopes, only to be sorely dissappointed. Read more

Published 5 days ago by L. Ferguson

5.0 out of 5 stars Very strong book
In and around the Seven Cities, the wind blowing from the holy Raraku Desert carries the warnings of a rebellion brewing in the whole continent. Read more

Published 20 days ago by Yagiz Erkan

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This is an amazing book, every epic fantasy reader deserves to read this book. TO every Fantasy lover out there, please read Malazan books of the fallen, a song of ice and fire... Read more

Published 5 months ago by rpg gamer

5.0 out of 5 stars Brutal, tragic, heart rending and possibly the best second book ever!!!
I read Gardens of the Moon on a dare from the author's preface. No such challenge was required for Deadhouse Gates and I was still unprepared for it. Read more

Published 6 months ago by Gael B

4.0 out of 5 stars Long but worth it
If you like your fantasy black and white, then this series/book is NOT for you. If you are a fan of Dan Abnett, Terry Pratchett, Robert Jordan or Terry Goodkind then I would... Read more

Published 10 months ago by Greg R. Pettit

5.0 out of 5 stars People need to read them ALL!
I can understand some of the other reviews about complexity and you dont get any feeling for the characters (so far) im on toll of the hounds the latest and i love all the... Read more

Published 14 months ago by M. D. Williamson

5.0 out of 5 stars A candidate for best fantasy ever
Erikson has produced an all time masterpiece work with this book.

Buy it, read it and never think of being put off by people who criticise its "slow" start... Read more

Published 23 months ago by J. M. Norton

5.0 out of 5 stars A Stunning Epic
This book is the second in the Malazan Book of the Fallen series and it deffinatly lives up to the standards set by the first book, however if you are looking to experience a book... Read more

Published on 25 Oct 2007 by S. M. Templeman

4.0 out of 5 stars walk with the chain
ok let me start by saying that when i first started to read this book i was a little dissapointed. where was whiskeyjack and the bridgeburners. Read more

Published on 15 Jun 2007 by dolfanuk

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I suppose it is inevitable that many will hate these books as they actually challenge the reader to anticipate and speculate on what is happening and why, isnstead of handing yu... Read more

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