Questions About Before They Are Hanged (The First Law, #2)

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Just finished the first book in the series, I like the writing style, witty dialogue and fun internal dialogue, but it went on for way too long with the characters personal issues and little disconnected sub-plots... Does the action pick up in the following books, or does it just continue in the same sedate pace?

Frank Steele Hi Niels,
I'm actually finishing the second one today- 15 pges left. And yes, the first book sets up the second two so you'll see more action. But the…moreHi Niels,
I'm actually finishing the second one today- 15 pges left. And yes, the first book sets up the second two so you'll see more action. But the book doesn't just flit from one action sequence to another--the evolving relationships and evolution of the characters is central. So many books have thin characters just carrying the action, never learning or growing or developing. These characters are different. Orson Scot Card treats his characters the same way. Does that help at all?(less)

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I started reading this series as someone suggested that I will like it if I liked Game of Thrones (ASOIF) series. I did not find the book any interesting. It got okay towards the end. I don't care for the action. I like twists and turns and a good story. Should I continue reading or should I quit?

Joel I had the same feelings. It was a good, well written story. I enjoyed the twists. You pretty much get the same kinds of things up till the end of book…moreI had the same feelings. It was a good, well written story. I enjoyed the twists. You pretty much get the same kinds of things up till the end of book three. I think it's worth reading through, but if you aren't into it so far, you probably won't get any more into it.(less)

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Is there any explicit sexual content or assault in this sequel? Off page or just "mentioned" is fine.

Libuska Lane

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This is young adult?

JD-Reads-Books Haha - no way!

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I listened to the audio book of The First Law, narrated by Steven Pacey and I found him phenomenal. Can't seem to find the second book in Audible though. Does anyone know if he has done the other books in the series too?

Ayesha (Seokjin's Version) ☾ Steven Pacey have narrated all of the First Law books as far as I know. I have read the trilogy as well as one of the standalone and they are all narr…moreSteven Pacey have narrated all of the First Law books as far as I know. I have read the trilogy as well as one of the standalone and they are all narrated by him.(less)

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I liked the books. I enjoyed reading them, I liked the characters, and will continue reading in this world. However, is it just me, or did the hype not live up to what it actually was? It was a little darker, there was some cussing, some people died, but I've seen it before. It didn't seem to be this world changing series I kept hearing about. I've finished all (3) now, I guess I'll read the others.

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