Before They Are Hanged by Joe Abercrombie

Before They Are Hanged

The First Law #2

Joe Abercrombie

592 pages first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous dark tense medium-paced
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Bitter and merciless war is coming to the frozen north. It’s bloody and dangerous and the Union army, split by politics and hamstrung by incompetence, is utterly unprepared for the slaughter that’s coming. Lacking experience, training, and in some...

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Moods

adventurous 92%
dark 92%
tense 54%
funny 42%
mysterious 31%
emotional 22%
challenging 15%
sad 12%
reflective 4%
lighthearted 2%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 70%
slow 15%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 40% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 47% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 78% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

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