As the title states why should I read this book/ series.
I’ve recently finished Sanderson’s major series mistborn, stormlight, and a few of his stand alone books.
Also just finished the first 3 Fitz books by Robin Hobb as well as the first 2 live ship trader books.
Just for a little change I picked up the first book in the Malazan series “gardens of the moon” as I’ve seen it mentioned as one of the greatest all time fantasy series.
I listen using audiobooks while at work, and I don’t understand why this series is so highly recommended.
I am 2.5 hours into the book and currently could not name 1 character or tell you a single plot point.
Characters are introduced with 0 explanation or back story and talk about people and events I have no context for , and without any explanation as to their significance.
It feels like I am starting on the second book of a series and the novel is discussing already established characters and events.
I actually stopped listening to check I didn’t accidentally get the 2nd book in the series.
What am I missing, because like I said I’m 2.5 hours into the first book and could not tell you a single piece of information about the characters or plot.
I know I’ve been introduced to a number of people in the world but I couldn’t name a single one as I have been given no reason to remember or care about any. So far every character feels about as important as a barkeep mentioned by name a single time and never talked about again in any other series.
I’ve found that it can be difficult switching series as I’m used to a certain style and it takes some time to get to know a new set of characters, especially using the audiobook format as hearing a lot of new / unfamiliar character and place names can be tough to keep straight.
I don’t care if their is a bit of mystery, but how long do I need to stick with this series before I at least know who the main characters are and have some idea why I should care about them.
by sooojew