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Memories of Ice

by Steven Erikson
1187 pages 2001 Epic Fantasy, Dark Fantasy 🌶️ Clean Standalone
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The Vibe

The Pannion Domin spreads across the continent, consuming cities and turning the dead into an army. Former enemies unite against annihilation. The Siege of Capustan and the Battle of Coral are among the greatest set pieces in fantasy. Many readers call this the greatest fantasy novel ever written.

Mood Meter

Romance
1/10
Fantasy / Magic
10/10
Pacing
6/10
Darkness
10/10
Humor
3/10
Angst
9/10

Mood Tags

EpicHorrifyingEmotionalPeak Fantasy

Trope Tags

SiegeDark LordAscensionConverging Armies

Spice Check

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Clean — war and transcendence.

Content Heads-Up

Is This Book for You?

Skip if you dislike:

Ending: Transcendent
Pacing: Builds to overwhelming climax

What This Book Feels Like

Moods: Epic Horrifying Emotional Peak Fantasy

Tropes: Siege Dark Lord Ascension Converging Armies

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this the best Malazan book?

Most fans say yes — or top two with Deadhouse Gates.

How long is it?

1,187 pages. Every page earned.

Is it the peak of the series?

An early peak — the series has several. This one hits hardest.

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