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4.28 AVERAGE
4.28 AVERAGE
The Heroes is a really interesting dissection on war and serves as a really interesting look into the minds of the people that take part in them. It has everything that I feel Abercrombie is known for writing. There were some excellent fight scenes, in particular I really enjoyed the changing perspectives as a battle would progress. However, in large part due to the nature of the type of book and plot Abercrombie is setting out to write, similar to a failing I found with Best Served Cold, there isn't really enough time to get truly invested in any of the characters that take the center stage in this book. That's really my only detraction. It feels more as a bridge point for other stories that Abercrombie wants to tell in the world.
Abercrombie also seems to have written the most realized Incel archetype I've ever read.
Minor Spoilers discussing some character stuff from here on out.
Shivers appearances have become a major part in my enjoyment in this series now. I really enjoyed the Gorst and Corporal Tunny chapters. The one thing that stood out to me though that I did not expect is the characterization of Black Dow. The scene where Craw is discussing what he was before being a Named Man and Black Dow's response was my favorite part of the book. Abercrombie managed to pull back the covers and highlight the humanity of a character that has felt so inhuman for 5 books now. The subtle sense of futility and overall characterization of Black Dow was great, the highlight of this book for me.
Abercrombie also seems to have written the most realized Incel archetype I've ever read.
Minor Spoilers discussing some character stuff from here on out.
Shivers appearances have become a major part in my enjoyment in this series now. I really enjoyed the Gorst and Corporal Tunny chapters. The one thing that stood out to me though that I did not expect is the characterization of Black Dow. The scene where Craw is discussing what he was before being a Named Man and Black Dow's response was my favorite part of the book. Abercrombie managed to pull back the covers and highlight the humanity of a character that has felt so inhuman for 5 books now. The subtle sense of futility and overall characterization of Black Dow was great, the highlight of this book for me.
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Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
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Complicated
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Yes
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Yes
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Loveable characters:
Yes
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Yes
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that murder relay pov swapping was seriously inspired
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Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes