Return of the Crimson Guard

a novel of the Malazan Empire

by

702 pages

English language

Published Nov. 21, 2008 by Bantam.

ISBN:
978-0-593-05810-7
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OCLC Number:
228196485

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4 stars (1 review)

The return of the mercenary company the Crimson Guard could not have come at a worse time for the Malazan Empire. Drained by constant warfare, weakened by betrayal and rivalries, many see the grip of Empress Laseen weakening. Conquered kingdoms and principalities test their old independence.

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reviewed Return of the Crimson Guard by Ian C. Esslemont

Thoroughly Enjoyable

4 stars

I found the writing for this noticeably better than Knight Of Knives; action was clearer and it just felt more like a malazan book. Saying that, given the large cast, people going under multiple names, and the number of different locations, I did find myself flicking back or checking names on the malazan wiki just to keep track of things.

Seeing the empire from a different viewpoint is really interesting, and encountering some familiar characters in a different light does feel like it adds to the whole malazan tale.

Overall, thoroughly enjoyable and I'm looking forward to continuing Esslemont's Malazan stories.

Subjects

  • Canadian Fantasy fiction