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I just don't think I'm made for Joe Abercrombie stories. Not to say I will not read them, but that I have LOWERED my expectation. I know that they are character driven, with little to no plot. In fact, this book has more plot in it (still not enough for me) than the entire First Law Trilogy

Our main character, Monsa Murcatto...goes on a wild adventure...with many ups and downs (there's a double entendres in there). I liked her, but didn't always agree with her decisions and who she sided with.

The other character of prominence, is the man that is called, Shivers. He's a fighter and a ne'redowell. The longevity of this character is quite astounding, honestly.

I'm truly surprised by the ending of this book. I do wonder what is in store for the characters represented...and the ones we'll meet in the next tale.

Obviously, I will continue with this new series. This world holds a special place in my heart, though I am frustrated by the lack of plot (in most all his stories). The reader is just tugged by the neck...to just follow along...here and there...with no real meaning for any of it...and still, it is enjoyable reading. How can this be?

psoglav's review against another edition

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5.0

Nisam se skoro toliko zabavio čitajući roman gde su svi glavni junaci negativci, a istovremeno veoma kompleksne ličnosti čije doživljaje kroz knjigu je itekako interesantno pratiti. Fantastični opisi borbi sa obiljem crnog humora, puno obrta i odličan zaplet čine Osvetu odličnim štivom koje se čita u jednom dahu. Iako ovaj put magije ima veoma malo, roman je interesantan i krvave borbe i bitke dovoljno drže pažnju i bez toga.
Radnja je smeštena u isti svet trilogije Prvi zakon i događa se nakon dešavanja u trilogiji. Svi likovi su manje više povezani sa protogonistima iz Prvog zakona, tako da je preporuka čitati Osvetu odmah nakon trilogije.

lastname26's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional sad tense fast-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

4.5

geochamp's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional sad 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

4.5

myciander's review against another edition

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4.0

Pan Abercrombie w pełnej krasie. Dostajemy całą talię szwarc-charakterów. Sami mordercy, zdrajcy a jeden wiekszy od drugiego.
Ale czy to komuś przeszkadza? Przecież to Abercrombie! Wiadomo, że nie będzie wróżek i jednorożców.
Jest za to rzeź, wbijanie noży w plecy (i nie tylko) i cały ten brud, za który tak uwielbiam twórczość tego Pana.
Brać i czytać (nawet jeśli się nie zna innych dzieł - to jak najbardziej powieść samodzielna).

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