Sharp Ends by Joe Abercrombie

304 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction fantasy short stories adventurous funny mysterious medium-paced

Description

Sharp Ends is the ultimate collection of award winning tales and exclusive new short stories from the master of grimdark fantasy, Joe Abercrombie. Violence explodes, treachery abounds, and the words are as deadly as the weapons in this rogue's gal...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,084 reviews

Moods

dark 91%
adventurous 90%
funny 59%
tense 29%
emotional 9%
lighthearted 9%
challenging 6%
sad 6%
mysterious 5%
reflective 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 54%
medium 40%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 53% | A mix: 42% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 37% | No: 20% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 46% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

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