First Law Trilogy The Blade Itself, Book 1, (Paperback)

from pstotts

"The Blade Itself" is a worthwhile debut full of hard-edged, brutal dialogue and worldbuilding, nasty and anti-heroic characters and an overall gritty and stark tone. I admit I have a taste for this type of dark fantasy and gallows humor, so the book really works for me in a refreshing new way. T...

from TheMadmanX

Long talked about amongst fantasy enthusiasts from across the pond Joe Abercrombie proves he is a name to watch. Combine top notch action with entertaining, engaging characterization and you get one fine read. The plot is a little lacking but with enough hints to leave hope that the following boo...

from amf0001

I'm always so happy when I find a really good fantasy series. The last one was George RR Martin's fire and ice series. While I wouldn't place this one quite that high, it was a rolicking enjoyable ride and I went and quickly ordered the next two books. Well written with good characters and enough...

from Vitaly1

felt like just the start of the story, not really a story itself. still a good read.

from majkia

Anti-heroes abound in The Blade Itself . But then, when the world is a place full of violence, where the Inquisition is used to torture anyone into confessing to anything, what exactly is a 'hero' anyway? Joe Abercrombie creates a bloody and violent world, sadly, a totally believable one. Magic i...