The series isn't all that bad. I reached book 8 and had to give up, but it was engaging. My biggest issue is that it is constantly jumping between minor plot schemes. You reach the end of book 1 with the sense that you may have understood what is going on, then in book 2 you get a different adventure that is only loosely tied to what you think may be the main plot. Book 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 are by far the best, because the plot is soooooo thick and you actually get an understanding of what is really going on for more than just one book. The series isn't a waste of time, just don't think it is going to be Jordan-esque because it isn't.
Btw, you forgot to mention the most important character, Kruppe!!!!!!
Dragonmount Fantasy Review: Steven Erikson
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The series isn't all that bad. I reached book 8 and had to give up, but it was engaging. My biggest issue is that it is constantly jumping between minor plot schemes. You reach the end of book 1 with the sense that you may have understood what is going on, then in book 2 you get a different adventure that is only loosely tied to what you think may be the main plot. Book 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 are by far the best, because the plot is soooooo thick and you actually get an understanding of what is really going on for more than just one book. The series isn't a waste of time, just don't think it is going to be Jordan-esque because it isn't.
Btw, you forgot to mention the most important character, Kruppe!!!!!!