Fantasy
Deadhouse Gates
2000·619 pages
A brutal epic fantasy of war and betrayal in the crumbling Malazan Empire, where destinies collide in a savage uprising.
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A brutal epic fantasy of war and betrayal in the crumbling Malazan Empire, where destinies collide in a savage uprising.
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The second book in Steven Erikson's thrilling epic fantasy series chronicling the ill-fated Malazan Empire.Weakened by events in Darujhistan, the Malazan Empire teeters on the brink of anarchy. In the vast dominion of Seven Cities, in the Holy Desert Raraku, the seer Sha'ik gathers an army around her in preparation for the long-prophesied uprising named the Whirlwind. Unprecedented in its size and savagery, it will embroil in one of the bloodiest conflicts it has ever known: a maelstrom of fanat...
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Sexual content
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Moderate sexual content with some explicit scenes, though not central to the plot. Sexual coercion and threats, tied to slavery and power dynamics.
Violence & gore
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Extreme violence with graphic battle scenes, torture, and widespread bloodshed.
Profanity
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Moderate use of strong language, recurring but not pervasive.
Substance use
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Minor references to alcohol and occasional drug use, not glamorized.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Minor presence of LGBTQ+ characters or themes, mentioned in passing.
Religious content
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Moderate religious themes with cults and prophecies tied to the uprising.
Magic & witchcraft
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Major fantasy magic with dark, uncontrollable forces and ritualistic elements.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Major political themes of empire, rebellion, and power struggles.
Self-harm / suicide
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Minor references to despair or ideation, not depicted on-page.
Abuse & suffering
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Extreme suffering with slavery, cruelty, and systemic oppression central to the story. Sexual coercion and threats, tied to slavery and power dynamics.
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