The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie

The Blade Itself

The First Law #1

Joe Abercrombie

515 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous dark medium-paced
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For readers who crave complex, morally ambiguous characters, gritty world-building, and a healthy dose of dark humor, The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie is a must-read, offering a rich and immersive fantasy experience that will keep you on the edge of your seat as the lines between good and evil blur.

Description

Logen Ninefingers, infamous barbarian, has finally run out of luck. Caught up in one feud too many he’s about to become a dead barbarian, leaving nothing behind but bad songs and dead friends.Jezel dan Luthar, paragon of selfishness, has nothing m...

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Community Reviews

4.09
based on 28,094 reviews

Moods

dark: 86%

adventurous: 83%

tense: 43%

funny: 41%

mysterious: 37%

challenging: 13%

emotional: 9%

reflective: 4%

sad: 4%

lighthearted: 2%

inspiring: 1%


Pace

11% of readers chose fast
58% of readers chose medium
30% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

8% of readers chose Plot
30% of readers chose A mix
60% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

54% of readers chose Yes
23% of readers chose Complicated
20% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

37% of readers chose Yes
49% of readers chose Complicated
12% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

77% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
12% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

77% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
8% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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