What I've been reading : Malazan Book of the Fallen Series

In the past few weeks I've spent a lot of time sitting around, whether in airports, or on planes, trains and buses. But even without that excuse I would have had my nose buried a book - this series has me hooked.

Written by Steven Erikson, these books tell the tale of the exploits of the Malazan empire and its people and the world the author brings to life is one of the most vibrant and gritty that I've ever encountered.

We're thrown in the deep end at the first page, with lots going on and very little of the handholding that usually starts a series.

Instead the concepts are usually given meaning by using it over and over again in context.
So in it's way we're spared explanations on things that are obvious, as for things that aren't that obvious, the mystery is maintained.

I'm up to book 6 in the series (out of a projected 10) and I haven't felt the story is getting out of control. So if you're a keen fantasy reader and you're looking for new material, give this series a try.