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danielscones's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
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
4.75
lareads36's review against another edition
4.5
The Last argument of Kings by Joe Abercrombie
4.75⭐
First law trilogy: 4⭐
A great trilogy
First book was shaky but the second and third well made up for it. This author specializes in the Grimdark subgenre of Fantasy.
Read this if you want a less sweeping but finished series influenced by GRRM and ASOIAF (Game of thrones).
This is not a traditional fantasy with clear good vs bad guys. Everyone has their moments of bravery, weakness, evil, and selfishness. The style has really grown on me. The ending tied up the ends but they were grounded in more likely scenarios than obvious and less likely good triumphs all, the relationships are resolved, everyone is on the mend, etc. I really enjoyed it.
4.75⭐
First law trilogy: 4⭐
A great trilogy
First book was shaky but the second and third well made up for it. This author specializes in the Grimdark subgenre of Fantasy.
Read this if you want a less sweeping but finished series influenced by GRRM and ASOIAF (Game of thrones).
This is not a traditional fantasy with clear good vs bad guys. Everyone has their moments of bravery, weakness, evil, and selfishness. The style has really grown on me. The ending tied up the ends but they were grounded in more likely scenarios than obvious and less likely good triumphs all, the relationships are resolved, everyone is on the mend, etc. I really enjoyed it.
wyabook234's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Torture, and Gore
Moderate: Sexual content, Alcoholism, and War
Minor: Pregnancy, Child death, and Excrement
dellaposta's review against another edition
4.0
The final book in this “epic-fantasy-as-Tarantino-movie” spectacle was definitely my favorite of the bunch. Abercrombie brings his storylines to fitting and satisfying conclusions that reward careful reading of the previous books.
harba's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
autumnalsnow's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
jgoodie11's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Throughout the first trilogy, I loved the repetition of phrases and themes used to encapsulate the growing frustration of all of the characters. I had my suspicions about one of the main characters in book 2 and I’m glad to know I was right. The ending felt perfect for each of the characters, complex and not at all happy.
kimberley_46's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
karli93's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0