Ten Very Big Books - A Malazan Readthrough Podcast Memories of Ice - Memories of Ice
May 15, 2020
In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss the emotional roller coaster of the chapters in Memories of Ice, including the strained relationship between Silver Fox and Parent, the confusion surrounding wrath priests and the betrayal of the Bridge Burners, the protagonist's realization and responsibilities, the split of the army and the first battle with the Pannion forces, the assault on the city and the battles between factions, the concept of different worlds and realms, the sudden emergence of Moon Spawn, the mixed feelings and unresolved reconciliation of a character, the negative aspects of imperialism and character deaths, the events at the Finnest House and the revelation of the crippled god's identity, and finally their thoughts on the ending of 'Memories of Ice'.
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Introduction
00:00 • 6min
A Conversation about Idealized Love and Closure
05:50 • 2min
Malazan army's painter and the Night of High House Death
07:55 • 7min
The Confusion of Wrath Priests and Betrayal of the Bridge Burners
14:26 • 27min
Realization, Responsibilities, and New Mages
41:50 • 5min
Army Splits Up, Whiskey Jack Apprentices as a Mason, and First Battle with Pannion Forces
46:29 • 2min
Success, Strategy, and Chaos
48:39 • 2min
Assault on the City
50:59 • 26min
Different Worlds and Realms
01:16:35 • 15min
Confusion Surrounding Moon Spawn's Emergence and Water's Anti-Magic Properties
01:31:17 • 2min
Mixed Feelings and Unresolved Reconciliation
01:32:59 • 17min
Imperialism, Revelation, and Character Deaths
01:50:04 • 19min
Events at the Finnest House and the Crippled God's Revelation
02:08:37 • 2min
Thoughts on the Ending of 'Memories of Ice'
02:10:09 • 9min