Luke answers “Should I start with The Blade Itself, or...”

Ali asked this question about Half a King (Shattered Sea, #1):

Should I start with The Blade Itself, or is it fine for me to read Half A King before I go on to read the First Law Trilogy? I've been meaning to read Joe Abercrombie foreverrrr; I'll do it now, just advise me where best to start. Thanks!

Luke It depends on the reader. I picked Half a King because I'm not a fan of the 'dark and gritty' fantasy that he is noted for, and this book toned that a…moreIt depends on the reader. I picked Half a King because I'm not a fan of the 'dark and gritty' fantasy that he is noted for, and this book toned that aspect down. But I still wanted to find out what else makes Abercrombie the talent he is. I wasn't disappointed.(less)

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