Take a photo of a barcode or cover
neilsef 's review for:
Last Argument of Kings
by Joe Abercrombie
adventurous
dark
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Being the last book in this trilogy most of the plot threads from the previous two books are resolved, though not all as I was anticipating and a couple not in as satisfying a manner as I had hoped. Additionally, several new plot twists are introduced in this book, most coming out of the blue, though one seemed too obvious, but maybe that was the point because the results of this twist were the catalyst for a string of interesting events. The last hundred or so pages of the book were a bit underwhelming as it felt more like an extended epilogue, though the actual epilogue was brilliant and brought the trilogy full circle.
As in the previous books, the characters are all well written, no matter what their role or significance to the story is, as are the various action scenes, of which there is an abundance. Everything is richly described, from facial expressions and mannerisms to the horrifyingly engaging torture scenes, but it's the dark humour that accompanies these scenes that allows you to be entertained rather than repulsed, making these books a great read.
As in the previous books, the characters are all well written, no matter what their role or significance to the story is, as are the various action scenes, of which there is an abundance. Everything is richly described, from facial expressions and mannerisms to the horrifyingly engaging torture scenes, but it's the dark humour that accompanies these scenes that allows you to be entertained rather than repulsed, making these books a great read.