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lvl52_grant's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
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
4.0
Joe Abercrombie is amazing, and even if this felt like his weakest book, it was still awesome. It was fun to get reacquainted with the Wheel of the World, and just get down to a good ol' medieval Western. Many old characters returned, and it felt like an easy way to re-enter the plot without needing to know all the details. The Wheel isn't a good world, and mos of the characters aren't good people, but I'm very excited to continue on with the rest of the series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Slavery, Kidnapping, and Violence
Moderate: Racism, Vomit, and Sexual content
adammtucker's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
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
4.5
Abercombie's take on a western delivers in my favorite standalone yet, filled with tense scenes, great characters, and an enjoyable plot that sets the progressing world against a backdrop you're familiar with from other First Law books. Characters are predictably excellent, and the dialogue sparkles. Gritty, dirty, and fun from start to finish.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and War
Moderate: Alcoholism, Xenophobia, and Slavery
A work that makes exploring the standalones of the First Law worth it, my favorite yet - which is impressive given I thought The Heroes was also excellent.
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