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Meh. I made it halfway through, but nothing was happening. The characters themselves felt less like real people are more like archetypes (Glokta was the only interesting character for me, but I wouldn't call him sympathetic exactly!) It was all rather grim, with unlikable characters and a slightly distressing amount of gore. I get what the author was going for, but I think it's just not my type of fantasy. I don't mind realistic fantasy (love the Song of Ice and Fire, for instance) but I want to
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Enjoyed this book despite it being filled with despicable people. But I think what makes them bearable is that they change and though not good, they aren't really bad either, or are trying to get better.
The book is a strange lesson in appreciating the small things in life. =D
I listened to it in audio book and the reading was excellent. Only the reader says a few words very strangely. Grimaced is such an example, he pronounces it grim-aced. Rather jarring. ...more
The book is a strange lesson in appreciating the small things in life. =D
I listened to it in audio book and the reading was excellent. Only the reader says a few words very strangely. Grimaced is such an example, he pronounces it grim-aced. Rather jarring. ...more
It was interesting to realize that none of the characters in this series are actually good people, but Abercrombie makes me love them all anyway. Love the dialogue.
Really loved this series. Strong writing, great worlds, brutal interactions.
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