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graff_fuller's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I just don't think I'm made for Joe Abercrombie stories. Not to say I will not read them, but that I have LOWERED my expectation. I know that they are character driven, with little to no plot. In fact, this book has more plot in it (still not enough for me) than the entire First Law Trilogy
Our main character, Monsa Murcatto...goes on a wild adventure...with many ups and downs (there's a double entendres in there). I liked her, but didn't always agree with her decisions and who she sided with.
The other character of prominence, is the man that is called, Shivers. He's a fighter and a ne'redowell. The longevity of this character is quite astounding, honestly.
I'm truly surprised by the ending of this book. I do wonder what is in store for the characters represented...and the ones we'll meet in the next tale.
Obviously, I will continue with this new series. This world holds a special place in my heart, though I am frustrated by the lack of plot (in most all his stories). The reader is just tugged by the neck...to just follow along...here and there...with no real meaning for any of it...and still, it is enjoyable reading. How can this be?
Our main character, Monsa Murcatto...goes on a wild adventure...with many ups and downs (there's a double entendres in there). I liked her, but didn't always agree with her decisions and who she sided with.
The other character of prominence, is the man that is called, Shivers. He's a fighter and a ne'redowell. The longevity of this character is quite astounding, honestly.
I'm truly surprised by the ending of this book. I do wonder what is in store for the characters represented...and the ones we'll meet in the next tale.
Obviously, I will continue with this new series. This world holds a special place in my heart, though I am frustrated by the lack of plot (in most all his stories). The reader is just tugged by the neck...to just follow along...here and there...with no real meaning for any of it...and still, it is enjoyable reading. How can this be?
psoglav's review against another edition
5.0
Nisam se skoro toliko zabavio čitajući roman gde su svi glavni junaci negativci, a istovremeno veoma kompleksne ličnosti čije doživljaje kroz knjigu je itekako interesantno pratiti. Fantastični opisi borbi sa obiljem crnog humora, puno obrta i odličan zaplet čine Osvetu odličnim štivom koje se čita u jednom dahu. Iako ovaj put magije ima veoma malo, roman je interesantan i krvave borbe i bitke dovoljno drže pažnju i bez toga.
Radnja je smeštena u isti svet trilogije Prvi zakon i događa se nakon dešavanja u trilogiji. Svi likovi su manje više povezani sa protogonistima iz Prvog zakona, tako da je preporuka čitati Osvetu odmah nakon trilogije.
Radnja je smeštena u isti svet trilogije Prvi zakon i događa se nakon dešavanja u trilogiji. Svi likovi su manje više povezani sa protogonistima iz Prvog zakona, tako da je preporuka čitati Osvetu odmah nakon trilogije.
lastname26's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
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
4.5
geochamp's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
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
4.5
myciander's review against another edition
4.0
Pan Abercrombie w pełnej krasie. Dostajemy całą talię szwarc-charakterów. Sami mordercy, zdrajcy a jeden wiekszy od drugiego.
Ale czy to komuś przeszkadza? Przecież to Abercrombie! Wiadomo, że nie będzie wróżek i jednorożców.
Jest za to rzeź, wbijanie noży w plecy (i nie tylko) i cały ten brud, za który tak uwielbiam twórczość tego Pana.
Brać i czytać (nawet jeśli się nie zna innych dzieł - to jak najbardziej powieść samodzielna).
Ale czy to komuś przeszkadza? Przecież to Abercrombie! Wiadomo, że nie będzie wróżek i jednorożców.
Jest za to rzeź, wbijanie noży w plecy (i nie tylko) i cały ten brud, za który tak uwielbiam twórczość tego Pana.
Brać i czytać (nawet jeśli się nie zna innych dzieł - to jak najbardziej powieść samodzielna).
googlyvooglyy's review
adventurous
dark
funny
tense
medium-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
4.5
joeydell4's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
thomash084's review
medium-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
brim010's review against another edition
challenging
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
qjbrown96's review against another edition
5.0
Every single character in this book is an awful person and deserves death, so how is it that Joe can have me rooting for people I’d otherwise want nothing to do with in real life?!
Joe has most definitely supplanted himself as an S-Tier author for me and I’ll read anything he puts out. This book took me a good 200 pages to actually start enjoying it and then it just continuously got better and better. The constant back stabbing whether it was political or between mercenaries or “friends” made it impossible to know what was coming next.
The story follows the most famous mercenary Monza. She was betrayed by her employer, thrown off a mountain and left for dead. She somehow survives and will have her vengeance and woe be the person who stands in her path.
Joe has most definitely supplanted himself as an S-Tier author for me and I’ll read anything he puts out. This book took me a good 200 pages to actually start enjoying it and then it just continuously got better and better. The constant back stabbing whether it was political or between mercenaries or “friends” made it impossible to know what was coming next.
The story follows the most famous mercenary Monza. She was betrayed by her employer, thrown off a mountain and left for dead. She somehow survives and will have her vengeance and woe be the person who stands in her path.