GARDENS OF THE MOON / Steven Erikson / Book Review / Brian Lee Durfee (Malazan #1)

Wherein our hero Durfee reviews Gardens of the Moon by Steven Erikson. #GardensOfTheMoon #StevenErikson #Malazan #BookReview

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[@princegoro6840]

Malazan is in my opinion, the greatest fantasy series ever written. The depth, complexity and history of the world is just mind blowing. Every time I read his books, I have this problem where everything else feels too basic and simplistic. It’s so good in fact, I think they should be studied at college/university.

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I can totally see why it's the favorite of many

[@THX-bz8bi]

Prince of nothing books by R Scott Bakker destroyed my mind.

[@princegoro6840]

THX1188 8855 I’ve heard a lot good things about R Scott Bakker. Need to buy a few of his books.

[@Highcastle_of_Tone]

I love your excitement and sense of drama about the material. Writers seem like some of the biggest fanbois of them all, and I dig it...

[@anangryscorpion5838]

10 parts confusing, 10 parts brilliance. Couldn't have put it any better my self. That really is the joy of Malazan though, always on your toes, always kept guessing. Not to mention the writing is top tier and Erikson weaves philosophy and theme into his books so so well!

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Yeah I didn't even touch on all the philosophical stuff crammed into these books. Dont let me forget to touch on that when I review bk2

[@ariansun4879]

I just finished the series last week - and as you said, Malazan really offers something unique. Beyond everything in the books, sharing that kind of relatable experience with others who have read the series is my favorite part about it. I also would rate Gardens of the Moon higher than many others do. It is definitely to most underappreciated Novels of the Saga. Looking forward to the other reviews.

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Mos def. It's such a diferent experience reading it

[@bryanvanloh8217]

I like your name dropping. Very interesting backstories and wow you have the coolest collection of fantasy book. (Im jealous you have the whole Malazan in hardback.) You’ve been collecting for so much longer than other people on KZbin, you’ve read SO much more than others who do reviews like this, you’ve met many of the authors, you yourself have published books and this experience gives you credibility that is unmatched. Really enjoy watching. Thanks!

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Thanks!!

[@THX-bz8bi]

The forgetting moon is amazing

[@abnushagnasty805]

Malazan is amazing! Just finished Memories of Ice and I loved it! Great review and thanks. 👍

[@jacobsterum5963]

Brian! This is the best Erikson review ever... right there in my face where it should be... I’m reading House of Chains now and I know I’ve got me a friend for life in the Malazan books. Took a leap of faith and jumped right into Gardens of the Moon and - bungeeee. Btw love your setup - those red lights and all - cool man.

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Thanks so much

[@MobbJacket88]

That Back to the Future comparison is spot on lol

[@mikesbookreviews]

Totally scurred of this series. But the warband is charging in January.

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I thought you had read some of this already

[@mikesbookreviews]

@@B.LEE.DbrianleedurfeeREVIEWS Oh, no. The channel read along starts in January. We're doing The Greatcoats right now by Sebastien De Castell.

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@@mikesbookreviews are you going to do one a month?

[@mikesbookreviews]

@@B.LEE.DbrianleedurfeeREVIEWS Nah, since it's a group read thing and I don't want anyone to feel left behind (due to the supposed heaviness), it's going to be 5 per year over the course of 2021-22. That way, the Malazan veterans that are re-reading can throw in all of the side novels, too, in a "chronological" read. But I'll just be doing the 10 beastly books.

[@turtleanton6539]

I read the first book... have no idea what is about.

[@stephensimpson1963]

I’m looking forward to reading this series! Great Review!

[@calista3371]

I would love it if you shared a video on how you can read 100 pages an hour. I'm reading for years and I read at about 25- 30 pages an hour and I want to speed up, so I can read more books!

[@nilulal545]

This year completing Brandon Sanderson the way of kings series with book 4 out this Nov, and John Gwynnes The faithful and the Fallen wrapping up 2020, Supper excited for this video cause this series is my tbr for 2021. Malazan series, The Dresden files, Brian Lee Durfee's The Five Warrior Angels just got my first book to the series. 😊 Awesome review.

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Thanks

[@kaylaqueen6640]

I’m halfway through Gardens of the Moon, and I’m loving it so far! I can’t wait to get through the series (end of 2022). This is epic!

[@dkmoon7543]

As the books skip around the world, a friend started me on Midnight Tides, so I read GotM as my second book of the series. I think that made GotM a little less chaotic to read, and I really liked it better than the next couple books. I'm paused on Memories of Ice (took a break), but I plan to restart the series in January with Mike's Book Reviews.

[@DanielGFreeman]

I had taken a break from this series after the second book, and now I'm reminded that I have quite a lot to get back to. I started the readalong with Mike's Book Reviews and it seemed times I was reading coincided with pretty traumatic events in my life (GOTM, mom was hospitalized, DG, mom went back in and lost a leg, then we lost her not long after.), Which is why I initially paused on the series. These events in my life while reading what I would classify as pretty dark content just put me in a bad space. Now I'm coming out of my funk and am feeling like I might be up to taking on the challenge that is Malazan 🤞

[@deserthighlander1969]

Great pitch brother, you directly influenced me to purchase all 10 books immediately after watching this video.

[@fjuran1]

Read it the first time I was, WTF, you just get dropped into everything at once. It was liked being attacked from all sides. After I finished, I said huh what happened. Read it again a year later. This time I made my own notes and character lists, helped but still a very difficult read that takes 110% attentiveness, but as all tell me it's worth it. I have to get back to this series again and push thru. Brian as always a great and passionate review.

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Yeah its hard to convey what to expect from this book. But you nailed it

[@WMax-rm3ue]

These signed 1st edition are GOLD!

[@calista3371]

I still have to read Malazan. Everyone is reviewing it, so I now I'm interested in it.

[@danielkibira4064]

Hey Brian I've got a hot book for you: I've read it myself and I agree with the accolades it's won: such as the British Bram Stoker's Horror Fantasy Award🤯( to mention a few). Can you guess the title...? DUSK😱by Tim Lebbon. If I ever recommended a dud🤪 this is not it. Right from the first page it grips you. And I pray you arrive upon the realisation that the solution is at hand. As always ✊🏾 Barakha 🙌🏾 Shalom 🌾🙏🏾

[@shanelindemanmusic2650]

I just bought all the books. I feel like I need to get at least 5 other series under my belt before attempting Malazan.

[@shanelindemanmusic2650]

Now I'm almost done with the series ❤

[@captainnolan5062]

I stopped watching at 0:20 because I don't want spoilers; but did you ever mention... "The Gardens of the MOON" and "The Forgetting MOON ", both of your and Erickson's first books contain a prominent "Moon" as the last word in the title.

[@captainnolan5062]

Did you ask Erickson how to pronounce Malazan?

[@JoelAdamson]

I don't mind a challenge, I just couldn't connect with the characters. I liked Tattersail, but as I remember, just as I was getting into her story, the POV switched.

[@charleswerneth4284]

I attempted to read this book three times. I felt nothing for the characters; I didn’t care about them at all. It was not an enjoyable experience. I only tried three times because everyone said it was great. I guess I disagree with everyone; this is not masterpiece to me. And I tried to like it. You’re all mad 😂!

[@TheBearColin]

I agree with everything you said here, also my respect for you just tripled.

[@devinreese7704]

I tried this one, and definitely didnt get into to it.! The writing style, is just not for me. I also have to say the names of places and certain names could also be a tad more --- Authentic maybe?

[@ParthapratimsChannel]

Do u read on Kindle, Brian?

[@theriddler2277]

so many people that bounce off it get so mad when we tell them they read it to fast, it's sad that the objective for so many is to read as fast as possible and having a dense story is a negative for them. it is the crowning jewel in fantasy.

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Yeah I ussually read 100pgs an hour. I slow down to about 40 pgs sn hour with these books

[@THX-bz8bi]

Skim readers are annoying when they think a book is "to slow" they would DNF the book then negatively review and whine about it.

[@anilmlalwani]

I hate malazan

[@turtleanton6539]

Such a confusing mess of a book.

[@bunnygirlerika9489]

Name dropping!!! Snitches get stiches Brian!!! Lol😂