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House of Chains (The Malazan Book of the Fallen, #4)

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Fantasy Fiction

by Steven Erikson

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4.32 (25K ratings)
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description 1,015 pages

House of Chains by Steven Erikson holds a highly rated rating of 4.32 out of 5, based on 25K reader ratings. First published in 2004. The book spans 1,015 pages.

About House of Chains

An alternate cover edition can be found here.In Northern Genabackis, tribal mountain warriors raid southern flatlands. Years later, Tavore, Adjunct to the Empress, enters the last Malazan stronghold. New to command, she must hone 12,000 recruits to resist the Whirlwind of her sister Sha in the Holy Desert. The power struggle of the seer's warlords threatens the soul of the rebellion.

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Author Steven Erikson
Published 2004
Pages 1,015
Genres Fantasy, Fiction
Average Rating 4.32 / 5.00
Total Ratings 25,023

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

4.3
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25K ratings
With a rating of 4.32, House of Chains is rated above the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.06, it performs above expectations.

How It Compares

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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is House of Chains?

House of Chains is categorized as Fantasy, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is House of Chains worth reading?

Based on 25K reader ratings, House of Chains has an average score of 4.32 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."

How many pages is House of Chains?

House of Chains has 1,015 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.

Who wrote House of Chains?

House of Chains was written by Steven Erikson. It was first published in 2004.

What is the ISBN for House of Chains?

The ISBN-13 for House of Chains is 9780765348810.0.

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