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"The sunrise was the colour of bad blood."

The main reason why I wanted to read this book was because of the narrator, Steven Pacey. He does such a good job at creating new voices you would think the book has several narrators.

Another reason why I wanted to continue this series because the author does an amazing job at the characters and making them come alive.

But I disliked the lack of story in the book. It was about revenge and politics which was quite boring. I like how the author complicates the subject but despite how amazing the characters are there are to many to care for.

“That was the difference between a hero and a villain, a soldier and a murderer, a victory and a crime. Which side of a river you called home.”

acogna's review against another edition

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adventurous dark medium-paced

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

4.5

Stolicus, Verturio and Bialoveld didn't write shit about this.

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chaosofcold's review against another edition

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4.0

A great addition to Abercrombie's Circle of the World - Does it lull in the middle? Yes. Is it groundbreaking fantasy? Not so much. But it is an incredibly well crafted story that is packed with unpredictable characters clamouring for various selfish goals? Absolutely.

nia_guy's review against another edition

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dark tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

cortasty's review against another edition

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adventurous dark funny hopeful lighthearted tense medium-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

4.5

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