Gardens of the Moon by Steven EriksonMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
One the one hand:
Dauntingly complex, long and dense. Ridiculous fantasy names are thrown around with little to no context. On the rare occasion that Erikson takes time to explain something, it feels like you've finally found a solid foothold on a vertiginous ascent.
On the other hand:
One of the most epic books I've read, and I've been led to believe that the series only gets better. The swirl of names and races and cultures etc etc etc eventually starts to make sense as it washes over you again and again. The many story lines regularly interweave, and Erikson sets up thrilling collision courses. The crashes do not disappoint.
I've never read much high fantasy, and I don't know that I'll want to dive into another universe once I've made it through this one. Nonetheless, Gardens of the Moon is damn rewarding.
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