A review by redwavereads
Before They Are Hanged by Joe Abercrombie

adventurous dark tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

What a sequel.
The character work continues. I am very much invested in every one of them.
It’s brutal and bloody and I like it.
Book one was the setting of the pieces, and book two is the middle game - it’s not clear who will win and the first hard hitting losses were endured.
Book one was barely any greater world building, only hints, and book two is starting to dive into politics and magic.
I’m very excited for book 3.
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