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Ilia
You probably can, however, those three stand-alone subsequent books are even more amazing than the trilogy. And they have couple of character arcs from the trilogy continued and characters getting closures. So, probably nothing from those books will affect the plot here, however, you might find yourself wondering how did those characters get there (if you remember those characters, that is). Read them, man. They are really good.
Stefan
I would say "Best Served Cold" is (almost) a must read. "The Heroes" is great in it's own way and I would recommend, while "Red Country" is by far the weakest one and maybe the one you could skip. Also the original Trilogy is in my mind still the best of what Abercrombie has written to date.
Chris
If you're like me and even if I had read those books, it wouldn't help me remember anything years later, I suggest visiting The First Law wiki. On the A Little Hatred main page (https://firstlaw.fandom.com/wiki/A_Li...), there's a list of characters for this book. I simply clicked on the name of each one (and others listed in the description) to refresh my memory on what happened to them (or their parents) in the previous trilogy and follow up books. If you're worried about spoilers for books you haven't read, just skip those sections. If you don't care, then all the info is there.
Yury Ryzhakov
I think you can read this book, then read the previous seven, and then re-read this one.
Randy
Not 100% required (especially Red Country), but I would HIGHLY recommend you read Best Served Cold and The Heroes prior to starting A Little Hatred as there are events and characters in those that make strong reappearances here and will lend you needed history to understand them. (Also of course IMHO 'The Heroes' is Abercrombies best book also!)
Jack Kane
You will appreciate this book much more if you have read the first six.
For me, it is mainly about the characters. If you haven't read the previous books there will be a lot of people who you don't really know. They won't mean as much to you and you won't appreciate how much they have (or haven't) changed.
For me, it is mainly about the characters. If you haven't read the previous books there will be a lot of people who you don't really know. They won't mean as much to you and you won't appreciate how much they have (or haven't) changed.
Alex
I agree with what's already been said. Plus, you'll miss out on a big smile on your face, when you read the phrase "by god, she needed to piss", if you've skipped The Heroes. ;-)
Hans
I'm not completely through yet, but I would suggest you read the three stand-alone novels before you read "A Little Hatred". Due to the rather large time gap, there are so many allusions to what happened in all the previous books that you'd probably miss half the fun. "The Heroes" is pretty imprtant to get everything that is going on in the North, while "Red Country" is definately the least important one, although still a great book. "Best Served Cold" might not be too important for the story (yet), but it's still heavily hinted at. And honestly...why would you deprive yourself of three awesome books that take place in the same world.
fasz
The Heroes is important for the geopolitical progress and various main characters. Could be vital, depending on your preferences, if you need to know what's up or you are ok with being thrown into the unknown. Definitely can recommend reading it at least after, great novel.
Red Country is not really needed for this new trilogy, it hails the industrial revolution, but nothing plot or character critical.
Best Served Cold is also geopolitical and characters, from the other side of the Union, though so far it doesn't seem that important as The Heroes.
Red Country is not really needed for this new trilogy, it hails the industrial revolution, but nothing plot or character critical.
Best Served Cold is also geopolitical and characters, from the other side of the Union, though so far it doesn't seem that important as The Heroes.
Chris
Eli nailed it. There are some character changes (cross overs) is the subsequent books. I read them out out of order and it didn't ruin anything. However, I would probably read the others before this new book.
Chris
Eli nailed it. There are some character changes (cross overs) is the subsequent books. I read them out out of order and it didn't ruin anything. However, I would probably read the others before this new book.
Tony
Absolutely not. This book is heavily steeped in the context of the last trilogy. Many of the plot twists and reveals only make sense when you know what's happened before
Saeed
u should read them.subsequent books are not actually sidebooks.they are sometimes even better than main trilogy.especially read the red country cause it continues one of characters story from the main trilogy.
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