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House of Chains (Library Binding)

by Steven Erikson (Author)

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Library Binding: 1036 pages
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1435270355
ISBN-13: 978-1435270350
Product Dimensions: 16.8 x 10.4 x 4.8 cm
Shipping Weight: 454 g

Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

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Images of chains run through the fourth instalment of Steven Erikson's Tales of the Malazan Book of the Fallen. Chains bind Karsa Orlong, warrior from an ancient race, in slavery, then link him with the souls of those he has slain. There are also chains of loyalty and vengeance. Then there are chains from the past: the story of the Chain of Dogs from Deadhouse Gates for one, as well as the image of the Crippled God, whose subjugation triggered the events that have taken over all the characters' lives.

House of Chains follows several characters first encountered in Deadhouse Gates, the second book in the series, and the action runs at first parallel to and later after the events in the third book, Memories of Ice. Felisin, the girl who became Sha'ik, the avatar of the Whirlwind Goddess, is here with her sister Tavore, the Adjunct of the Empire. The narrative follows these two and the many characters caught in their wake as the Malazan army marches toward Raraku Desert and a tragic confrontation with the rebellion.

Steven Erikson is creating something special here: realistic, human characters living in a world so complex and rich in history that it rivals any other created in the literature of the fantastic. It's becoming clear that the rules and standards for what has previously been known as sword and sorcery (the term seems inadequate) are being rewritten with the appearance of each new volume in this magnificent fantasy series. --Greg L. Johnson --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Starred Review. Longtime fans may be surprised by the fourth book in Erikson's masterful fantasy epic that began with Gardens of the Moon (2004), because the long opening section follows a single character, the Teblor warrior Karsa Orlong, and his companions on a gory raid through enemy territory and into the human lowlands of Northern Genabackis. The time-hopping, perspective-shifting, looping story lines typical of this Canadian author return later, as Erikson ties Karsa's actions to the ultimate showdown between the forces of the Malazan Empire and Sha'ik's Army of the Apocalypse. Against a backdrop of brutal power struggles, the stubbornly determined Karsa is able to accomplish more than even he could have imagined. Unusual among fantasy writers, Erikson succeeds in making readers empathize equally with all sides involved in his world's vast, century-spanning conflict. Newcomers will eagerly seek out previous books in the series. (Aug.)
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent series, Feb 28 2006

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

This review is from: House of Chains: Malazan Book of Fallen 4 (Paperback)

If you love fantasy, you'll really like this series. Start from the beginning and work your way to this one if you haven't. Each one builds upon its pedecessor and only gains momentum.

**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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5.0 out of 5 stars new setting, different perspective same incredible story, Jun 11 2004

By	andrew (Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: House of Chains (Malazan Book 4) (Paperback)

awesome. do yourself a favour and get into this series. Erickson will throw you for a loop every time. And he actually seems to be sticking with his publishing deadlines. A massive series filled with horror, brutality, darkness and war but also humour, faith, hope and awe. This is a great 4th book that leaves you dying for the 5th.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome read, Jan 11 2004

By	xteeve "xteeve" (Toronto) - See all my reviews

This review is from: House of Chains: Malazan Book of Fallen 4 (Paperback)

Fascinating book.
This is simply one of the two best series right now, if not the best. To give you an idea, I received the first four books as a present. and after a difficult and reluctant start of book one, I was gone. In two days of marathon reading, hardly stopping to eat or sleep -to say nothing of bathing - I finished book one, read book 2, 3, and 4. Amazing. high-fantasy as it's best. I'm even a little irritated when people compare it to G.R.R Martin or R.Jordan series. they are good, but the quality here is so much better that it's almost a work of art. If you like fantasy, do yourself a favour and read this series. My only regret is that I had to wait so long, when over there in britain they've been out forever.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Highest Level Fantasy Available
A truely engrossing series. However, this can be a very daunting book for those who are not familiar with the earlier titles. Read more

Published on Dec 12 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars Another excellent book that continues a fantastic series
This book continues the tale where it was left off in the second book and leads us through to the meeting of forces in the holy desert of Raraku. Read more

Published on Nov 25 2003 by mbogle

4.0 out of 5 stars Already dying for the next one...
This is a tale of two armies.

In the aftermath of Coltaine's death, the Adjunct Tavore must lead her rag-tag collection of soldiers into Raraku, the holy desert, in hopes of... Read more

Published on Jan 25 2003 by T. M. Wheaton

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant, essential and underappreciated
Steven Erikson is hardly known here in the states, where he's yet to publish, but his four fantasy novels are unequivocal modern classics. Read more

Published on Jan 23 2003 by Ian Kell

5.0 out of 5 stars And they keep getting better
Steven Erikson is, without a doubt, my second favourite writer (first being Tolkien), and he sometimes equals and surpasses the Master (and that says a lot, coming from me). Read more

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