Best Served Cold

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by Joe Abercrombie

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Hi! Do you have to read the First Law trilogy before reading this? Or can it be read as a standalone? Thanks!
Katherine I read Best Served Cold first and it totally works as a stand-alone. I mean, there were bits that made me want to read the trilogy for more depth but …moreI read Best Served Cold first and it totally works as a stand-alone. I mean, there were bits that made me want to read the trilogy for more depth but nowhere was I left confused for lack of reading the previous books.
I'm now making my way through the trilogy and having read this one first is lending me an interesting perspective. It didn't ruin anything for sure.(less)
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Is there a lot of sexual content in this series?
Seán If one is worried about kid-friendly stories, the violence is much more prevalent in these books.
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Anyone else think this feels like a Locke Lamora book?
Sasha Brokov Nope. Similar, in style but I actually like Locke and Jean. I'm amused by Shivers, Monza, and company, but I certainly don't like them. Also Abercromb…moreNope. Similar, in style but I actually like Locke and Jean. I'm amused by Shivers, Monza, and company, but I certainly don't like them. Also Abercrombie is more cynical than Lynch, and dare I say, a more consistently good writer, though I am looking forward to the next Gentlemen Bastards. (less)
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I heard this book is dark, but some people seem to have it on their shelf for middle schoolers? Just wondering what age this book is most appropriate for as I don't really enjoy middle grade books at this age (I'm 19)
Zachary Weir I want whatever those people are smoking to say this is in any way appropriate for middle schoolers. The book is full of extreme, relentless, and bloo…moreI want whatever those people are smoking to say this is in any way appropriate for middle schoolers. The book is full of extreme, relentless, and bloody violence beyond anything you'd see in middle-grade YA novels, not to mention the vulgar language and explicit sexual content. That being said you should read the book anyway as it's incredible. (less)
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