Uploaded August 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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This is an introduction to Malazan - Book of the Fallen, a juggernaut series within the fantasy genre. I want to make this series as easy and accessible for you as possible. There's no need to be intimidated by it's reputation. Let's look at what this series is all about and see if it's right for you.

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0:00 Intro
2:42 The Concept
4:32 Plotlines
6:56 The First Elephant in the Room – The Complexity
9:20 Second Elephant in the Room – The Series Unusual Structure
16:47 The Overarching Plotlines for the Series
19:23 A Collection of Great Scenes
21:39 It's Called Book of the Fallen for a Reason
23:21 Military & Morality
25:34 Representation
27:38 Content Warning
28:31 The Series Continues
29:59 How Much Should You Try?
31:25 Outro