A review by talag
The Devils by Joe Abercrombie

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

4.25

Well, that was no First Law. GrimDark has found his GrimLark. This is like Suicide Squad but grittier, grimmer, and even more irreverent. Suicide Squad wrapped in Discworld/Hitchhiker’s Guide humour with gore. Half of the main cast of characters were irritating at the start, and then they grow on you. There’s maybe 2 main twists to the tale, but I reckon avid readers will be able to guess. There’s 1 surprise that left me gutted! And I surprised myself with how strong my reaction was. 

Overall, I enjoyed it, but I don’t think it will be one of those that I reread.
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