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I didn't read the first book. Can I still read this book and understand what it's talking about???????????

William Hall ...maybe, but why would you? Read the first, the second and the third. Joe Abercrombie doesn't disappoint. …more...maybe, but why would you? Read the first, the second and the third. Joe Abercrombie doesn't disappoint. (less)

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Is there any magic element into this book? Like evil witches or wizard?

Fabian Potthast The short answer would be "Yes". The somewhat longer answer would be "In a way?" The longest answer would be "Not really, no." Although discussing tha…moreThe short answer would be "Yes". The somewhat longer answer would be "In a way?" The longest answer would be "Not really, no." Although discussing that would be a spoiler in and of itself.
Though there are some characters that do qualify as looking witchlike.(less)

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Is there any romance in this series? Or any of Abercrombies books?

Sofía Sierra There is some, but the books don't revolve around that, so maybe a 5% of the book contains romance, or even less. …moreThere is some, but the books don't revolve around that, so maybe a 5% of the book contains romance, or even less. (less)

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I listened to this trilogy on CD. It would probably be better to read the book. The accents were difficult for me to understand and the many different names are difficult to follow without seeing them spelled out. I would have to listen to parts over and over to try to understand and follow the story. Has anyone else found this?

Holli I also really loved the audiobook. I know what you mean though, I would love to have a chart of all the characters to keep them straight. I have liste…moreI also really loved the audiobook. I know what you mean though, I would love to have a chart of all the characters to keep them straight. I have listened to most of Abercrombie’s books and really enjoy them, but I don’t love them until around 60% through when it starts coming together for me. (less)

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