Orb Sceptre Throne
by Ian Esslemont
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40%
Critic Reviews: 10
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83%
Reader Ratings: 39
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Synopsis
Ian C. Esslemont takes readers deeper into the politics and intrigue of the Malazan EmpireAn epic new chapter in the history of Malaz from Steven Erikson’s friend, the cocreator of this extraordinary and exciting world. Darujhistan, city of dreams, city of blue flames, is peaceful at last; its citizens are free to return to politicking, bickering, trading, and enjoying the good things in life. Yet there are those who will not allow the past to remain buried.... more
About Ian Esslemont
Published: May 22, 2012 by Macmillan Publishing
Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy. Fiction. 608 pages
- All Critics: 10
- Positive: 5
- Negative: 5
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Publishers Weekly | 26 Mar 2012
Subplots too dense to summarize will make sense only to longtime fans...
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On the Verge of Lunacy | 30 May 2012
I like Esslemont's humor and the longer character introspection.
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The King of Elfland's Second Cousin | 22 May 2012
On the whole, Esslemont’s Orb Sceptre Throne is one of the weaker Malazan novels...
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Bookworm Blues | 16 Jul 2012
...Esslemont is a worthy author who has added shape and depth to the Malazan world with this wonderful, rich installment.
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Genre Go Round Reviews | 29 May 2012
The latest Ian C. Esslemont’s Malazan Empire entry is an exciting fantasy with several subplots that eventually merge together into an exhilarating but somewhat convoluted climax.
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drying ink | 22 Feb 2012
The finest Esslemont novel so far, and a superb Malazan novel in its own right, Orb, Sceptre, Throne is a book long-time Malazan fans will love
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Neth Space | 8 Mar 2012
I consider it one of the lesser volumes in the Malazan world, but there is enough of a fix to keep us fans up until we get the next installment.
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Val's Random Comments | 17 Mar 2012
I think Esslemont could have concentrated on the story he was telling a bit more and a bit less on whatever else is going on in the vast world he and Erikson have created.
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My fantasy books, anime, manga, movies, etc. | 28 Feb 2012
...a good enough book with occasional brilliant parts, but Esslemont will have to work harder if he doesn't want to lose our trust, if it's not already late for that.
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Book Geeks | 4 Mar 2012
The great news, here though, is that Esslemont has, for me, fully matured as a storyteller to match Erikson, and I now look forward to his additions to the world of the Malazans with just as much fervour.
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