Gardens of the Moon by Steven Erikson

Gardens of the Moon

Malazan Book of the Fallen #1

Steven Erikson

missing duration info Add in missing duration information • first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous dark slow-paced

Description

Vast legions of gods, mages, humans, dragons and all manner of creatures play out the fate of the Malazan Empire in this first book in a major epic fantasy seriesThe Malazan Empire simmers with discontent, bled dry by interminable warfare, bitter ...

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Moods

adventurous 82%
dark 74%
challenging 64%
mysterious 57%
tense 39%
emotional 13%
reflective 11%
funny 6%
sad 6%
inspiring 4%
hopeful 2%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 43%
fast 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Plot: 34% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 39% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 29% | N/A: 1%

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