A review by roheezy
Midnight Tides by Steven Erikson

challenging dark emotional funny slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

An amazing installment in an amazing series, Midnight Tides perfectly captures themes of betrayal, greed, and brotherhood through parallel storylines, wonderful character development, and a gripping storyline. 

Central to the plot is the relationship between brothers, the three Senegar brothers of the Tiste Edur and the three Bennedict brothers of the Letherai. Through these pairs we see how envy and jealousy can tear brothers apart, while at the same time see how love and acceptance can bring them back together. 

My favorite part of this book is probably seeing Trull Senegar story.
Appearing in House of Chains, we knew little of Trull other than that he was an exile of his clan. During Midnight Tides we get to see his full story—a talented spearman who fought bravely for his brothers and clan who is slowly ostracized due to his refusal to bend his knee to the tainted ideology spreading between his people 


Another favorite would be Tehol Bennedict and his manservant Buggs, whose endless minor plots come together beautifully in the end to serve the greater narrative—with a surprising twist. These snippets provide  refreshingly light, funny moments in an otherwise dark, emotional tale. 

Overall, I rate Midnight Tides up there within the Malazan Series among Memories of Ice and Deadhouse Gates. Can’t wait to see the aftermath of this story and the return of these characters. 

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