Book Review: The Devils by Joe Abercrombie
Book Review: The Devils Author: Joe Abercrombie Series: The Devils#1 Publisher: The Broken Binding Published: May 6, 2025 Pages: 565 Language English Listen for FREE with Audible Check on Bookshop…
The debut novel of Joe Abercrombie is the first installment of the “The First Law” series and represents a new step in the history of the fantasy genre. It tells of barbarians scarred by bitter battles, nobles crippled in soul and body, a bloody past, and a tormenting present. There are returned ancient mages, warring allies, and ambitious but insidious wars. The novel became very popular with readers and critics.
The first installment of the Viking-inspired series “Shattered Sea” – “Half a King” was published in 2014 and won the Locus Award for Best Adult Debut Novel. The other two books, “Half a World” and “Half a War”, were published in 2015.
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Book Review: The Trouble with Peace by Joe Abercrombie
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Book Review: A Little Hatred by Joe Abercrombie
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Book Review: Red Country by Joe Abercrombie
Red Country is yet another masterpiece by Uncle Joe, as I like to call him. Another much-needed dose from the First Law world. At this point, I feel addicted to…
Book Review: “The Heroes” by Joe Abercrombie
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Book Review: Best Served Cold by Joe Abercrombie
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Book Review: “The Wisdom of Crowds” by Joe Abercrombie
Book Review: "The Wisdom of Crowds" Author: Joe Abercrombie Series: The Age of Madness World: The First Law 520 pages, Paperback First published September 14, 2021 Listen for Free with…
Book Review: Last Argument of Kings by Joe Abercrombie
Book Review: Last Argument of Kings Author: Joe Abercrombie Series: The First Law Book #3 536 pages, Kindle Edition First published March 20, 2008 Buy on Amazon Buy on Bookshop…
Book Review: “Before They Are Hanged” by Joe Abercrombie
If you're not an Abercrombie fan yet, Before They Are Hanged will change that. I'm definitely hooked and have secretly started buying all of his books to save on the…
Book Review: “The Blade Itself” by Joe Abercrombie
Joe Abercrombie captivates with a perfect balance of humor, plot, and bloodlust. Perfectly constructed characters you're sure not to forget. "The Blade Itself" is the first book in the First…