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A review by saemiligr
The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I knew a lot of people loved these books but I was taken aback when I was sucked into the story so quickly. I usually don't even go for these types of books, but this one I loved and am immediately picking up the next.
Graphic: Chronic illness, Death, Torture, Violence, Blood, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail