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A review by heddas_bookgems
The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie
5.0
The Blade Itself, the first book in The First Law series, is an intriguing epic fantasy novel that delves into politics, war, and the distinction between heroes and villains from multiple points of view. The book follows the lives of three individuals: torturer Glotka, nobleman Captain Jezal, and notorious barbarian Logen Ninefingers, whose lives unexpectedly interconnect.
Despite being character-focused, the book is gripping, featuring amazing dialogue that is both funny and gruesome while tackling sensitive mental health topics. The characters are so realistic that you can't help but feel a connection to them. Logen's character was particularly captivating, while Jezabel's shallowness was irritating, and Glotka's cynicism was amusing.
Although the book didn't have a lot of plot, this did not detract from its appeal. The story is set in an early medieval kind of setting, and it features a mysterious magical system, which adds to its intrigue. It is no surprise that this book has been gaining renewed popularity, and it is entirely justified. It has been one of my favorite reads of the year.
Despite being character-focused, the book is gripping, featuring amazing dialogue that is both funny and gruesome while tackling sensitive mental health topics. The characters are so realistic that you can't help but feel a connection to them. Logen's character was particularly captivating, while Jezabel's shallowness was irritating, and Glotka's cynicism was amusing.
Although the book didn't have a lot of plot, this did not detract from its appeal. The story is set in an early medieval kind of setting, and it features a mysterious magical system, which adds to its intrigue. It is no surprise that this book has been gaining renewed popularity, and it is entirely justified. It has been one of my favorite reads of the year.