The Real Reasons Malazan Doesn't Have More Fans

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!If you enjoy fantasy reviews, rankings, discussions, and deep dives into the best fantasy, science fiction, and horror has to offer, be sure to Like, Subscribe, and ring the notification bell so you never miss a new Fantasy for the Ages episode!A special thank you to our incredible Patreon supporters. Your encouragement helps make this channel possible!: patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges#Malazan #BookTube #FantasyBooks #EpicFantasy #StevenErikson #GardensOfTheMoon #MalazanBookOfTheFallen #FantasyForTheAges #Fantasy #BookReview⸻Ways to connect with us:Follow Jim/Father on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/13848336-jim-scriven Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Follow us on "X": @Fantasy4theAges Follow us on Blue Sky: @fantasy4theages.bsky.socialFollow us on Instagram: fantasy_for_the_ages Follow us on Mastodon: @[email protected] Email us: [email protected] Check out our merch: https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com/collections/fantasyfortheagesJim’s Microphone: Blue Yeti https://tinyurl.com/3shpvhb4 Jim’s Camera: Razer Kito Pro https://tinyurl.com/c873tc2n 0:00 - Opening Skit1:26 - Episode Explanation2:16 - Jim’s Experience with Malazan7:37 - 10 Reasons the Malazan Fandom is So Small16:00 - Wrap-up & Conclusion————————————————————————————Music and video elements licensed under Envato Elements:https://elements.envato.com/