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

by Joe Abercrombie

It’s an easy thing to make a man a carcass. He knew a thousand ways to do it. But once you’ve done it, there’s no going back. One minute he’s a man, all full up with hopes, and thoughts, and dreams. A man with friends, and family, and a place where he’s from. Next minute he’s mud.

I thought this book was a great sequel and progressed the story, added to the plots, and built on the characters. This quote is so poignant, especially considering the source (guess who?).