A review by bforcs
The Devils by Joe Abercrombie

adventurous dark funny tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I have to thank Tor and Netgalley for the opportunity to read this early. When I heard Joe Abercrombie had a new book coming out, I was curious. When I heard it was a dark, medieval adventure I was excited, as a particularly invested fan of this setting and genre. But honestly, nothing could have prepared me for how good it was going to be. I've read Abercrombie's other work - not all of it, but enough to know that he has an impressive grasp on character work and plot development. Is it weird to describe a book as cinematic? Doesn't matter, this one is. I also wasn't expecting it to be so funny, or clever, or surprising...But it's more than entertaining; there are no weak characters and I expect you'll get attached to all of them, regardless of which turns out to be your favorite. There really isn't a lot to complain about here, barring personal preferences and expectations. 5/5 stars, will be purchased for my shelf, will listen to the audiobook, will recommend to everyone I know, and I'm already hoping for a sequel even in the wake of a satisfying conclusion. 
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