Reviews tagging 'Slavery'

Half a King by Joe Abercrombie

13 reviews

coooper's review

adventurous dark tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Slavery, Ableism, Violence, and Death of parent

Moderate: Blood, Gore, Murder, Bullying, War, Incest, Death, Body shaming, and Torture

dunecello's review

adventurous dark fast-paced

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

2.5

This was my fault for not realizing this was a young adult book. I had multiple issues with characterization, too much telling instead of showing, a much too predictable twist, and more. The overall plot is a good one even if cliché. Still haven't written off Joe Abercrombie completely and I plan to read The Blade Itself so I hope that series is better.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism and Slavery

Moderate: Violence

dani_reis's review against another edition

adventurous dark fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Death, War, Violence, Slavery, and Injury/Injury detail

leic01's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious 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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Slavery, Death, and Murder

Moderate: Violence, War, Trafficking, and Death of parent

Minor: Torture

pkrawr's review

adventurous dark emotional tense fast-paced

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

5.0

This book is full of blood and violence, be warned. It is also a marvel of wit and deep humanity. Characters are complex and unpredictable. A worthy read, but not an easy one. Reads like classical war poetry,  like Beowulf or The Iliad, but with modern cadence. Highly recommended for those with an eye for beauty, but who would not turn away from the ugliness of the world. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Violence, War, Physical abuse, Torture, Gore, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Animal death, Death of parent, Slavery, Body horror, Confinement, and Emotional abuse

disheveledwizard's review

adventurous emotional tense fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Slavery, Violence, Ableism, Death, and Trafficking

sophieamreacher's review

adventurous challenging dark emotional inspiring mysterious reflective sad 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? It's complicated

4.5

Such an interesting and intricate young adult story full of grit, adventure, and betrayal. I loved the story and it’s arc, the Viking feel, and the moral arcs. Felt a little like a tamer version of the game of thrones vibes. Poetic writing. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use, Emotional abuse, Gore, Blood, Slavery, Trafficking, War, Grief, Body shaming, Excrement, Hate crime, Death, Violence, Vomit, Bullying, Confinement, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, and Murder

darkefyres's review

adventurous dark tense medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Slavery, Death, and Blood

Moderate: Murder, Grief, and Kidnapping

Minor: Death of parent

jos400's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death and Slavery

kaziaroo's review against another edition

adventurous dark lighthearted 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? Yes

3.5

This was a quick, easy read. The fantasy was very light but the world building was still interesting and the characters and their interactions were entertaining and endearing. The last chapter was amazingly satisfying.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Murder, Gore, Death, Ableism, Slavery, Violence, War, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Vomit, Excrement, Death of parent, and Grief