The Heroes by Joe Abercrombie

The Heroes

First Law World #2

Joe Abercrombie

512 pages • first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous dark medium-paced

Description

They say Black Dow’s killed more men than winter, and clawed his way to the throne of the North up a hill of skulls. The King of the Union, ever a jealous neighbour, is not about to stand smiling by while he claws his way any higher. The orders ha...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,168 reviews

Moods

dark 97%
adventurous 71%
tense 59%
funny 38%
emotional 17%
challenging 16%
reflective 14%
sad 13%
mysterious 4%
hopeful 1%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 18%
fast 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 54% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 59% | Yes: 27% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 45% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.26

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