Erikson's magic systems are kinda complicated, and all the varied races and their history and abilities make it hard to keep track and get INTO...but It's worth the effort. There's an Encyclopedia malazan online somewhere that helps keep track of everything. I'm on House of Chains right now...and amazon.uk has delayed my shipment of book 6...but they shipped 5 already...but I'm trying to slow down. Some parts are suprisingly funny, which is good comic relief to the occasional darkness. Some of it is quit stirring emotionally too. Can't ask for much more than that. view post