Toll the Hounds
Toll the Hounds
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Novel • Fiction
Darujhistan • Medieval Fantasy World
2008
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Toll the Hounds by Steven Erikson is the eighth book in the Malazan Book of the Fallen series. It follows multiple characters in the city of Darujhistan, addressing themes of mortality, friendship, and justice while intersecting various plotlines from previous books in the series.
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Steven Erikson's Toll the Hounds is lauded for its intricate and philosophically rich narrative, engaging character development, and eloquent prose. However, some readers found the pacing slow and the multitude of perspectives overwhelming. Overall, it remains a deeply introspective and rewarding addition to the Malazan series, although it may challenge less patient readers.
Who Should Read Toll the Hounds?
Readers who relish complex, multi-layered epic fantasies such as George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire series or J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings would be captivated by Steven Erikson’s Toll the Hounds. The novel's intricate plot, rich world-building, and deep characterizations promise an engrossing experience for fans of mature, dark fantasy stories.
40,722 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Toll the Hounds is part of the Malazan Book of the Fallen series, which is renowned for its complex plotlines and rich, immersive world-building, drawing on diverse mythologies.
Steven Erikson, the author of Toll the Hounds, holds a Ph.D. in archaeology, which heavily influences the detailed anthropological and historical elements found within the series.
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The title Toll the Hounds reflects Erikson's love for evocative and enigmatic titles, often suggesting deeper symbolic meanings related to the themes of each book.
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Novel • Fiction
Darujhistan • Medieval Fantasy World
2008
Adult
18+ years
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