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A review by far1s_
Memories of Ice by Steven Erikson
5.0
The epitome of Fantasy in it’s most epic sense, one of the best books I’ve read, Steven Erikson you have moved me -
From the get go I was immediately hooked, with the returning characters from Book 1. An unlikely alliance between once enemies, the dynamics involved thrived on this nuance.
Every Pov a puzzle piece that slowly unfolded ambitiously towards a much bigger overarching narrative-
Whiskeyjack ➰ Rake ➰ Brood ➰ Kallor ➰ Korlat. Multi faceted personalities clashing throughout the whole book made each Pov hold tension and subterfuge which kept the reader vastly interested into the convergence of plotlines.
The series also begins to define a major plot line (The crippled god), very excited to know more
There was a lot of different sub plots happening within this book that are intricately woven together in the climax, a testament to Erikson and his ability to close a book so well.
A core theme that runs through the backbone of this book is Compassion & Humanity.
And who else to mention when talking about compassion other than Itkovian, Shield Anvil.
Absolutely masterful character, his inner dialogue so beautifully written -My favourite character in the series so far and definitely an all time favourite in general.
The whole siege of Coral, one of the best battles I’ve read.
If Gotm hooked me and DhG shocked me then Moi definitely made me fall in love with the series. Gonna take a very small break then straight into House of Chains
From the get go I was immediately hooked, with the returning characters from Book 1. An unlikely alliance between once enemies, the dynamics involved thrived on this nuance.
Every Pov a puzzle piece that slowly unfolded ambitiously towards a much bigger overarching narrative-
Whiskeyjack ➰ Rake ➰ Brood ➰ Kallor ➰ Korlat. Multi faceted personalities clashing throughout the whole book made each Pov hold tension and subterfuge which kept the reader vastly interested into the convergence of plotlines.
The series also begins to define a major plot line (The crippled god), very excited to know more
There was a lot of different sub plots happening within this book that are intricately woven together in the climax, a testament to Erikson and his ability to close a book so well.
A core theme that runs through the backbone of this book is Compassion & Humanity.
And who else to mention when talking about compassion other than Itkovian, Shield Anvil.
Absolutely masterful character, his inner dialogue so beautifully written -My favourite character in the series so far and definitely an all time favourite in general.
The whole siege of Coral, one of the best battles I’ve read.
If Gotm hooked me and DhG shocked me then Moi definitely made me fall in love with the series. Gonna take a very small break then straight into House of Chains