Memories of Ice

Memories of Ice by Steven Erikson, 775 pages

This is the third book in the Malazan Book of the Fallen series. I have previously called this series a challenge to read and this book is no exception. What began in the previous books as basic god interference has blossomed into a huge web of convoluted action. To add some more confusion this book actually happens somewhat before and during Deadhouse Gates, which is the previous book in the series.

The overall plot of the book is Whiskeyjack and Dujec have banded together with previous enemies Brood and Rake to confront a new enemy in the southern part of the continent. The story then follows the Bridgeburners and some newly introduced characters as they try to save life as they know it.

There were some times in reading this that I found myself having to pause and reread sections at Erikson has an annoying trend to not mention which characters the story has jumped too. At times he can make it half a page describing the area before one of the characters speaks and identifies themselves. Despite that I do love how truly vast the world he has created is and will most likely continue the series.