Author : Steven Erikson
Description : "The Bonehunters" continues "The Malazan Book of the Fallen" epic a couple months after House of Chains. Cutter, Mappo Trell, Quick Ben, and Strings are among dozens of characters in addition to more new characters (no surprise) littering the enormous saga. Overall plotlines begin to converge in the extraordinarily written story where I found Chapter 7 as one of the best post-battle survival scenes ever. Yet the somber view of combat and questioning the war oddly contrasts the outlook of murdering unpopular officers. Though Karsa Orlong has changed, such as the brevity of his sarcastic wit from when he was originally introduced, his boldness and confidence fortunately have not wavered. The battle prowess of Icarium, Karsa, and even Trull Sengar are brilliantly depicted. But the disappointing events surrounding Dujek Onearm are as anti-climatic as they come for a supporting character. Combined with the annoying banter between various characters, in particular newcomers Curdle and Telorast, it is tough to maintain the high enthusiasm I once had for the series. They might have a purpose in future novels, but at the moment they are a huge irritation and appear worthless.
The maps are mediocre and the hopeless appendix provides names with little or no information. Given the abundant quantity of characters, an improved comprehensive appendix is necessary including racial characteristics, relating magical powers, and describing creatures.
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