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A Goodreads user asked this question about The Blade Itself (The First Law, #1):
I read the first 30 pages and I can't get myself to go further. I feel like the writing and grammar is too clunky and not very fluid. It almost feels like you are trotting on a horse that never gets to a gallop. Does the grammar and writing style in the book improve or should I just read something else?
Aubrey I absolutely loved this book, but I do remember not really caring for Logan or Luthar's first chapters. I recall being uninterested and a little confu…moreI absolutely loved this book, but I do remember not really caring for Logan or Luthar's first chapters. I recall being uninterested and a little confused about what exactly was going on in his first section or two. I thoroughly enjoyed all of Glokta's sections though. If you don't enjoy those, then the book my not be for you.(less)
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by Joe Abercrombie
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