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Midnight Tides (Malazan Book 5) (Paperback)

by Steven Erikson (Author)

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Paperback: 960 pages
Publisher: Bantam Press; New edition edition (April 4 2005)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0553813145
ISBN-13: 978-0553813142
Product Dimensions: 17.8 x 10.2 x 4.8 cm
Shipping Weight: 459 g

Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

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Fans of Steven Erikson's Malazan fantasy series probably won't be surprised to learn that Erikson once worked as an anthropologist and archaeologist. His background shows in the complex, detailed societies he creates, from the level of mythology right down to daily customs. Midnight Tides, the fifth book in the series, is even a sort of archaeologist's nightmare, in which a forgotten artifact from the past is rediscovered and unleashes chaos and destruction upon the world. The novel follows the war between the Tiste Edur, an ancient race, and the Letherii, who have conquered all their other neighbours. The conflict is a continuation of an older battle between ancient beings, but its terms evoke our own world. The Letherii society follows the dictates of the free market, and most of the citizens live in various degrees of indebtedness. The Tiste Edur live according to traditional concepts of honour and community, but their society can no longer survive in the face of the rapacious Letherii commerce machine, which always demands new resources and subjects to exploit.

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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" 'Each new novel moves from strength to strength...this series has already established itself as the most significant work of epic fantasy since Stephen R. Donaldson's 'Chronicles of Thomas Covenant" - SF SITE 'The kind of epic narrative that will have you scrambling for more' - STEPHEN R. DONALDSON 'Erikson is a master of lost and forgotten epochs, a weaver of ancient epics...his books are fantasy for grown-ups, but his war-torn world of constant upheavals reminds one an awful lot of our own' - SALON.COM '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"

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4.0 out of 5 stars Wow, Feb 23 2006

By	Jerry "a sci-fi/fantasy lover" (Macon, GA USA) - See all my reviews

This was definitely a good read. Kept me interested and was hard to put down. This fifth book is action packed and the detail in which the author constructs the different societies makes it even better. I'd advise anyone who loves fantasy to buy this book!!

**A book I would also recommend is The Unsuspecting Mage by Brian S. Pratt. This, the first installment of The Morcyth Saga is a great beginning for a new author. Battles, magic, gods, secret passages and intrigue, all the elements of a classic epic fantasy! Any fantasy reader will enjoy it.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Good Read..., Nov 23 2005

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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.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Not what I expected..but still good, Jun 22 2005

By	D. T. S. Wong "5deadlyconans" (Toronto, Canada) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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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5.0 out of 5 stars Addicting!
Another fantastic work by Mr. Erikson. I believe he is the best author currently writing this genre. Read more

Published on May 6 2005 by James Cameron

5.0 out of 5 stars questions for series fans
this is not a review, i just want to know if and when the sixth book in the series will be released. please e-mail me with the info.

Published on Oct 18 2004 by chris lyons

4.0 out of 5 stars another great addition to this epic series
Erikson continues to astound me with the depth and complexity of his characters and plot. This 5th book in the series goes back and brings the background of Trull Sengar who we... Read more

Published on Jul 7 2004 by P. D Huang

5.0 out of 5 stars How does he do it?
For the third time in the series, Erikson starts off a book with characters, setting, and history completely new to the reader. Read more