A review by 0rian
The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie

adventurous dark mysterious sad slow-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
This books reads like a setup to a carefully built universe. There is almost no plot development, the focus being on characters. 
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