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In his earlier novels Erikson made a name for himself with his realistic, unsentimental depictions of combat, and Midnight Tides is perhaps his most modern rendering of warfare. Magic is his equivalent for contemporary military technology, with summoned demons dominating the battlefield like tanks, and sorcerous firestorms standing in for carpet bombing. Cities are laid to waste in seconds, and soldiers go mad from the magnitude of destruction. Erikson also subverts many of the typical genre expectations of a fantasy novel. Sure, there's the usual cast of colourful characters--warrior brothers who quest for a magic weapon, an undead emperor, a bloodthirsty god, a shrewd slave, and many more--but there's no simple conflict between good and evil here, just shades of grey. Midnight Tides plays out like real history does, with no real beginning or completion, just an unending chain of events, each leading to a future that promises only more chaos and madness. --Peter Darbyshire --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Addicting!,
By James Cameron (Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Midnight Tides (Malazan Book 5) (Mass Market Paperback)
Another fantastic work by Mr. Erikson. I believe he is the best author currently writing this genre. His ability to write multiple plot lines, while maintaining a large cast of believable characters is a testament to his talent. His works evoke every possible emotion in a reader and this latest addition is no exception. This is not your run-of-the-mill juvenile fantasy with hobbits, orcs and elves. He has created a very believable world with flawed heroes and sympathetic villains. With Midnight Tides, I found myself referring to previous books to tie together plotlines and the scope is truly epic. As far as I'm concerned, the next book cannot be published soon enough!
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good Read...,
By A Customer
This review is from: Midnight Tides (Malazan Book 5) (Mass Market Paperback)
The problem, such as it is a problem, is that this fantasy series lessens the enjoyment of the others. On a quality basis, the only series to approach this one is Neal Stephenson's "System". And that includes GRRM whose recent release is at the top of the best-sellers. There are several Laurel&Hardy routines in this book which are particularly amusing and not all by the major characters... I appreciate Eriksen's talent in allowing the minor characters to breath life and depth into the book. I especially enjoy the tying-off of loose ends from the earlier works.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Not what I expected..but still good,
By D. T. S. W. "5deadlyconans" (Toronto, Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Midnight Tides (Malazan Book 5) (Mass Market Paperback)
A Malazan book without the Bridgeburners?For me, this book seemed to take on a different tone than the previous books in the series - a little more sombre, a little more introspective (character wise). While there are some battles, this book does not proceed with the same pace and action as the previous books. Perhaps it is this difference that makes this a good read. You are drawn into the characters and constantly find yourself trying to figure out how each of these characters fit into the overall plot line of the series. I eagerly awaited this book and wasn't disappointed in the least. I can't wait for the next one!
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