Erikson, Steven. Gardens of The Moon.ERIKSON, Steven. Gardens of the moon. (Vol. One of The Malazan Book of the Fallen.) Tor. 666p. maps. c1999. 0-765-34878-0. $7.99. SA A spinning coin symbolizes the turning of fate as constant variables affect the war taking place on Genabackis. Although the Malazan Empire continues to suffer infighting in·fight·ing n. 1. Contentious rivalry or disagreement among members of a group or organization: infighting on the President's staff. 2. Fighting or boxing at close range. among its people, the Empress longs for more control, wishing to add the large city of Darujhistan to her territories. Among the plethora of characters whose stories are told in this epic novel are Captain Paran who as a child longs to be a soldier but, as an adult, realizes the truth behind service to the empire; and mage mage n. A magician or sorcerer. [From Middle English mages, magicians, variant of magi; see magus.] Tattersail who, facing her fear, stands with a group as they become distrustful dis·trust·ful adj. Feeling or showing doubt. dis·trust  ful·ly adv.dis·trust of their cause and their leader. A list of the main characters begins the novel and becomes a useful reference aid as the story progresses. The novel exudes a dark, menacing atmosphere in which sinister plots and murders are commonplace. Erikson excels at creating a world where manipulation and treachery Treachery See also Treason. Aaron plots downfall of Titus. [Br. Lit.: Titus Andronicus] Achitophel traitorous Earl of Shaftesbury. [Br. Lit. abound among mages, soldiers, thieves and assassins. The plot thickens as a game of strategy and even the gods interfere with fate. While creating a mythological myth·o·log·i·cal also myth·o·log·ic adj. 1. Of, relating to, or recorded in myths or mythology. 2. Fabulous; imaginary. myth world of his own, Erikson also provides rich details of the military campaigns, including a map of Genabackis. Also included is a map of Darujhistan. Ending the novel is a glossary of Groups, People, Ascendants ASCENDANTS. Those from whom a person is descended, or from whom he derives his birth, however remote they may be. 2. Every one has two ascendants at the first degree, his father and mother; four at the second degree, his paternal grandfather and grandmother, , the World of Sorcery sorcery: see incantation; magic; spell; witchcraft. Sorcery Sorrow (See GRIEF.) sorcerer’s apprentice finds a spell that makes objects do the cleanup work. [Fr. , Place Names, and Darujhistan terms. With a complex world and an abundance of characters, this novel will be enjoyed by readers of epic fantasy, while military fantasy lovers will enjoy the battle maneuvers and the backdrop of war. The sequel, Deadhouse Gates, is currently available and at least two more titles in the series are forthcoming. Ginger Armstrong, Prin. Lib. Assoc., County PL, Chesterfield, VA S--Recommended for senior high school students. A--Recommended for advanced students and adults. This code will help librarians and teachers working in high schools where there are honors and advanced placement students. This also will help extend KLIATT's usefulness in public libraries. |
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