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New York Times bestselling author Steven Erikson continues the beloved Malazan Book of the Fallen with this first book in the thrilling Witness sequel trilogy, The God is Not Willing. Many years have passed since three warriors brought carnage and chaos to Silver Lake. Now the tribes of the north no longer venture into the southlands. The town has recovered and yet the legacy remains. Responding to reports of a growing unease among the tribes beyond the border, the Malazan army marches on the new god’s people. They aren't quite sure what they're going to be facing. And in those high mountains, a new warleader has risen amongst the Teblor. Scarred by the deeds of Karsa Orlong, he intends to confront his god even if he has to cut a bloody swathe through the Malazan Empire to do so. Further north, a new threat has emerged and now it seems it is the Teblor who are running out of time. Another long-feared migration is about to begin and this time it won't just be three warriors. No, this time tens of thousands are poised to pour into the lands to the south. And in their way, a single company of Malazan marines . . . At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
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For the most part, this a new cast characters doing things in a Malazan that is not the same Malazan but it is Malazan for sure. So, things have changed but not so much as to be unrecognizable. Compassion is still the big theme and many of the characters are complex so not perfectly this or that for the most part. Characterization has never been a problem for Erikson so far as I am concerned and there are some real gems in this book to fall in love with. So, this is about the impact of Karsa Orlong and I know that character is divisive, but it is about him indirectly here. The language of the book is pretty straightforward and yes, the characters are chatty. It is an Erikson thing and your mileage will vary. Overall recommended and while being familiar with the overall Malazan story is helpful it is not essential.
Came for the epic fantasy barbarian style rough housing. Stayed for the generational trauma, compassion, and healing.
Series
1 primary bookWitness is a 1-book series first released in 2004 with contributions by Steven Erikson.
Series
23 primary booksMalazan Authors’ Suggested Reading Order is a 22-book series with 22 primary works first released in 2001 with contributions by Steven Erikson, Ian Cameron Esslemont, and 2 others.
Series
16 primary books22 released booksMalazan is a 37-book series with 16 primary works first released in 1999 with contributions by Steven Erikson, Michał Jakuszewski, and 4 others.