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[Tsavong Lah]

If you want to read Malazan, you have to go in understanding that you won't understand it at first.  And when you finally understand it you'll realize it doesn't really make sense and is full of errors.

But if you unplug your brain and prepare to be awesomed by giant battles and pure fucking epicness, then you'll be okay.  Except for the parts that are boring, and that there are so many characters (often with similar names) that half the time you won't know who the hell is doing what and if you've ever seen them before.

Basically, expect nothing but the occasional bad-ass moment, and ignore the rest.

[Zach H]

This thread should cover the range of Malazan opinions you'll get around here.  I'd say skip it if you're looking for more Martin, and read it if you're intrigued by a series that is more swords and sorcery than historical-flavored intrigue.