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The Real Reasons Malazan Doesn't Have More Fans
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Many readers says Malazan Book of the Fallen is one of the greatest fantasy series ever written… so why is its fandom so much smaller than those of The Wheel of Time, The Stormlight Archive, The Lord of the Rings, or The First Law?
In this Fantasy for the Ages solo episode, Jim shares his own journey through Steven Erikson’s monumental epic — from never having even heard of Malazan before starting the channel, to struggling through Gardens of the Moon and Deadhouse Gates, to ultimately falling in love with one of the richest and most ambitious fantasy worlds ever created.
Along the way, Jim counts down his Top 10 reasons why the Malazan fandom remains surprisingly small, exploring everything from the series’ intimidating complexity and emotional weight to its brutal violence, enormous commitment, understated marketing, and uniquely dry sense of humor.
Whether you’re a longtime Malazan veteran, someone who abandoned the series, or you’ve been wondering if you should finally give it a try, this episode is for you.
What do YOU think?
Why isn’t the Malazan fandom larger? And if you’re a fan, what keeps you coming back to Steven Erikson’s incredible world? Share your thoughts in the comments; we’d love to hear from you!
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0:00 - Opening Skit
1:26 - Episode Explanation
2:16 - Jim’s Experience with Malazan
7:37 - 10 Reasons the Malazan Fandom is So Small
16:00 - Wrap-up & Conclusion
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