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The Blade Itself (The First Law, #1)

Joe Abercrombie

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Jun 23, 2019 Markus rated it really liked it

Shelves: fantasy

"Every man has his excuses, and the more vile the man becomes, the more touching the story has to be. What is my story now, I wonder?"

Solid stuff. A real page-turner at times.

Aside from such splendidly enjoyable characters as Logen Ninefingers, Inquisitor Glokta and Major West, I especially enjoyed the musings about history, politics and urban life. Suffice it to say I completely share Logen’s aversion to the annoying crowds to be found in cities.

The book clearly deserves considerable praise, an ...more

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Apr 28, 2016 Joey rated it really liked it · review of another edition

A lot of memorable characters and a well written storyline so far. For a fantasy novel with wizards and barbarians it's been one of the better ones. 4.5 stars ...more

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May 21, 2014 Filip rated it really liked it

Shelves: fantasy, 4-stars

I was unsure whether I should give this book 3 or 4 stars. The first third of it wasn't really that gripping but it quickly became better. Much, much better. All in all two things decided about me giving 4 stars:
1) I loved the characters, very real, three-dimensional and vivid
2) I immensely enjoyed the background references and I have a feeling - or rather I'm certain - that they will affect the plot.
I'm beginning the second book right away. ...more

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