That's the same for most people, myself included. I did like it, it's just that the series gets a fuckload better as it goes on. DG/Bonehunters are my top two, DG for the Chain of Dogs, and TBH because it's like 700 pages of Kalam kicking ass.Naren said:Kinda interesting that the second novel in the series, Deadhouse Gates, is either my favorite or second favorite in the series.
Oh man. Yes, yes they are. The short novellas are entertaining page-turners. ROTCG is basically my third favorite "full" Malazan novel. TONS of backstory, and the final ~800 pages are basically nothing but combat and pure awesome. It's all about the CG (obviously), Dassem Ulthor, the Seguleh and the history of the empire, Kellanved, Surly's rise to power, the Claw, etc.Nah, I haven't read any of Esslemont's novels. So they're pretty sweet, then?
I don't see how it could be disappointing if you really liked the first novel. That's, as me and Chris said, usually most people's least favorite in the series.Edit: Just ordered the next 4 books. This better not be disappointing:squint:
:agreed: Yup. I actually started Gardens when I fist got it, read maybe a fifth through, and put it aside for months. Just couldn't get into it. Picked it back up, really liked it, then read Deadhouse Gates, and LOVED that.Me, Chris, and Bob are pretty big fans of the series. All three of us have read all 9 of the novels out so far. Just waiting on the final novel to come out (coming out in early 2011).
That said, Gardens of the Moon is either my least favorite or second least favorite in the series. Kinda interesting that the second novel in the series, Deadhouse Gates, is either my favorite or second favorite in the series.