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Junaci

Nikola Pajvančić, Joe Abercrombie

4.28 AVERAGE

shurjo's review against another edition

5.0

dark emotional funny sad tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

gruesome war book. i didn’t expect to enjoy this nearly as much as i did, but it’s really, REALLY good. fast paced and lots and lots of battle sequences with rapid fire POV switches and fatalities.

mikaaa's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

ejrathke's review against another edition

5.0

This is probably my favorite Abercrombie novel, and it's kind of strange that I've now read eight of them, considering I don't think any of them are that great.

Anyrate, despite the previous sentence, I do think this one is pretty great. It has all of Abercrombie's strengths--strong, vivid characters, exciting action sequences, funny dialogue--and none of his weaknesses, which tend to be more related to philosophical perspectives. But this is a fantastic novel. And I like it more with every hour that goes by since I finished it.

It's a war novel, but much of the novel is focused on the dramas and personalities of the people who populate a war. Unlike the trilogy, this novel never gives a POV to the leaders. We see the war from the perspectives of soldiers and so on. Basically anyone besides the generals or even commanders. It has some great action setpieces and handles the absurdity and inanity of war extremely well. Bayaz' role in the affair is, ultimately, less interesting to me than everything else, but it doesn't take away from all the great relationships, characterization, and setpieces that surround it.

But, yes, really enjoyed this one, and I'll be moving right into Red Country.

ben_mack's review against another edition

4.0

Pretty darn good

dustygrimoire's review against another edition

5.0

adventurous dark emotional funny tense

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Over three days of battle the fate of the North will be decided. But with both sides riddled by intrigue, follies, fueds and petty jealousies, it is unlikely to be the noblest hearts, or even the strongest arms that prevail..

Three men. One battle. No heroes.

Action packed novel full of brutality, black humour & razor sharp characterisation.

I loved every page. Absolutely Fantastic work as per usual by Joe Abercrombie. I'm now looking forward to continuing my journey through the world of the First Law with Red Country.