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House of Chains

The Malazan Book of the Fallen 4

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House of Chains

By: Steven Erikson
Narrated by: Michael Page
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Random House presents the audiobook edition of House of Chains: Malazan Book of the Fallen 4 by Steven Erikson, read by Michael Page.

In Northern Genabackis, before the events recounted in Gardens of the Moon, a raiding party of savage tribal warriors descend from the mountains into the flat lands. For one among them, Karsa Orlong, it marks the beginning of what will prove an extraordinary destiny.

Some years later, it is the aftermath of the Chain of Dogs. Coltaine is dead. And now the untried new Adjunct, Tavore, must urgently raise an army able to withstand the forces of the Sha'ik's Whirlwind that are massing in Raraku, the few remaining veterans from Coltaine's march her only hope . . .

So begins the epic new novel of war, intrigue, magic and betrayal from a writer now acknowledged as one of the most original, imaginative and exciting storytellers in modern fantasy.

©2002 Steven Erikson (P)2019 Brilliance Action & Adventure Dark Fantasy Dragons & Mythical Creatures Fantasy Historical Military Fiction War

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Another great book in the series. its a shame the have a new narrator as the one that did the forst 3 was far superior. This is one of the most epic fantasy series out there.

Another great book in the series.

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This adventure has continued to evolve sublimely, pity about the poor narration, needs Ralph Lister

Epic

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Not a fan of the change in narrator. The change is quite jarring and the last one was better

Solid story

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i was pretty sceptical about new narrator but after i while i rly like this one and cannot wait to go through rest of the books!

Karsa Orlong it's a amazing character! love this book a lot. so far Memory of Ice it's my favorite! but this one come close!

epic journey continue

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Having read the books before I really enjoyed the previous audiobooks, and this enstallment of the story is good. However, changing narrator midway through such a complex series was a terrible decision. Michael Page reads well and his reading voice is very good, but his voice acting is a major disappointment here. Partly this is because the previous reader was so good at bringing the various characters to life and obviously the voices will change between readers. Worse though is the way many of the characters sound the same, a variant on a south Asian / Indian accent. It makes it hard to recall who is who and moreover the Malazan books are renowned for involving characters from many different continents! seven cities native- sounds Indian. ok fine. Fiddler from Malaz, sounds Indian. Crocus, from Darijistan, sounde Indian, and about 20 years older than he should be. The worst though- the Jaghut, sound Indian too. They're not even human. Weirdly, his female voices were a bit better in this regard. Karsa sounds good and as mentioned his reading voice is very solid, but overall a disappointment. I get the feeling he didn't listen to the previous readings at all. Most of this criticism is more fairly directed at whoever arranged the change of reader. Will try and soldier through the next book.

Why change narrator?! :(

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I love Karsa. his character growth, tempering, acceptance of uncertainty. Fantastic.
I also love how Erikson manages to slowly build the tempo towards the end of his books. IIt sweeps you along and the endings, the convergence, feel climactic. This is story telling at it's best and Michael Page's reading of it more than does it justice.

Fantastic instalment

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Great and sprawling story with many disparate characters.
So far one of THE best series of fantasy books I’ve ever come accross!

Complicated Continuation

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An amazing world and great story although very complex. Take your time reading this and really focus to understand every part before reading on. Well worth the effort, but it is just that!

complex genius

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I wish they hadn't changed the narrator. Really jarring and not as good as the original.

Great book, but ...

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The first three volumes of this series as narrated by Ralph lister are excellent. Why audible chose to switch to the ponderous declamation which appears to be Michael page’s sole vocal mode is beyond me.

I will continue with the series solely because I’m a Malazan Book of the fallen fan, and am using the audio books to revisit the series.

We’re it not for that prior affection I wouldn’t touch anything narrated by this narrator. I assume that his overblown plodding style appeals to some people but as far as I’m concerned it’s an impediment to enjoyment.

Great book, terrible narration.

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