Reviews

Last Argument of Kings by Joe Abercrombie

johnkuznik's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

4.5

caitblg's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

monkeyboystiff's review against another edition

4.0

Good finish to the series, although pretty depressing with everyone unhappy. Definitely went against the grain with that!
I was wondering how all the loose ends would be tied up but they were pretty well, with some open endedness for future books

thescottishguythatreads's review against another edition

5.0

Truly outstanding book. Easily the fastest ive read in a while as i couldnt stop reading. The hype about this book series is real and i cant wait to read more!

hi_vinomus's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

alessoprince's review against another edition

medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

nolanator's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

oiltycoon68's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

sajad409's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

lauracooleyjohnson's review against another edition

4.0

This was the final book in the series, and it wrapped it all together in a tidy bundle. I’ll say this about it: the characters were truly and amazingly well written with incredible depth. The writing was excellent, and I found myself smiling with admiration at the witty way the author expressed something: cutting to the heart of a matter with a few carefully constructed words. The storyline was complex, and I look forward to talking it through with others who have read it, as I’m still not sure I caught all the intricacies. I’m pleased that even in the end there were a few surprises that were incredibly well done. And the endings for each of the characters were fitting to type. Although clearly not necessarily with happy endings. This was never going to be that type of book. So with all that praise, why not five stars? Well, because it was a bit under-satisfying as a whole. A lot of reading a lot of long pages where not much happens. And somehow we find ourselves back at the beginning again. Even that is probably the wicked intent of the author, a deliberate literary ploy. But I find myself unamused and a little tired. Like: wait, what?