Page Burners: The Bonehunters by Steven Erikson - Chapters 3, 4

About this episode

The episode discusses Chapters 3 and 4 of The Bonehunters, exploring the unique storytelling of the Malazan series and character relationships.

In this episode of Page Burners , the crew continues their journey through The Bonehunters by Steven Erikson, covering Chapters 3 and 4 . The discussion explores one of the biggest questions surrounding the Malazan series: what exactly makes its storytelling feel so different from other fantasy epics? The panel dives into the series’ sprawling structure, massive cast, thematic throughlines, and whether Malazan even has a true “main character.” The conversation also examines Apsalar’s complicated relationship with Cotillion, the emotional fallout of possession and identity, and the tangled connections between Apsalar, Cotillion, and Cutter. Along the way, the group discusses the ever-entertaining Telorast and Curdle, the mysteries surrounding Urko, Karsa’s encounter with a K’Chain Che’Malle Short-Tail, and the increasingly science-fiction-like discoveries involving Icarium and Mappo’s exploration of ancient sky keeps. From character analysis and worldbuilding mysteries to theories and the future of the series, this episode is packed with speculation, laughs, and plenty of Malazan deep-dives. Next Episode: Chapters 5 & 6 of The Bonehunters . Podcast equipment used (Amazon…

People in this episode

Host: Steve

Topics covered

• Malazan series
• storytelling
• character analysis
• worldbuilding
• thematic exploration
• speculation

Keywords

• Malazan
• The Bonehunters
• Steven Erikson
• Apsalar
• Cotillion
• character relationships
• worldbuilding
• fantasy epics

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Bonehunters

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