A review by tilduke
The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie

adventurous dark fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Amazing. Nothing really happens; but, the character development is second to none. It's obviously a book building up to a an intricately described cast and world and does a fantastic job at it.