A review by itmegreg
The Heroes by Joe Abercrombie

adventurous dark funny inspiring tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Despite the unique concept of covering only a few days, it remains gripping. Some of best character moments in the series.

•  “The truth is like salt. Men want to taste a little, but too much makes everyone sick.” 
•  “Armour …’ mused Whirrun, licking a finger and scrubbing some speck of dirt from the pommel of his sword, ‘is part of a state of mind … in which you admit the possibility … of being hit.” 
•  “So you love war. I used to think you were a decent man. But I see now I was mistaken. You're a hero.”