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On paper, ebook, or audiobook read by steven pacey. Mar 02, 2014 his first book, the blade itself, was published by gollancz in 2006 and was followed by two other books in the first law trilogy, before they are hanged and last argument of kings. Interesting, more so than other inaugural novels in a series, i was left feeling throughout that pawns were being deliberately maneuvered to set up the rest of the series with the ending ushering. Unpredictable, compelling, wickedly funny, and packed with unforgettable characters, the blade itself is noir fantasy with a real cutting edge.
Jun 19, 2016 kristin cashore audiobook full 235,144 views 11. He showed himself on the other side, just for a moment, then ducked away, jumped round the tree and swung the axe down, roaring loud as he could. The series takes place in a fictional world that is reminiscent of medieval europe called the circle of the world. Jezal, an arrogant young swordsman fighting for the union kingdom. Logen, of course, survives the fall and quickly links up with mages apprentice. Logen is on the run from king bethod and falls off a cliff. The blade itself the blade itself audiobook, by joe abercrombie. Spoilers all is zacharus raising an army of shanka. Stories from the world of the first law, and will contain stories, all set in the circle of the world over a period that starts some ten years before the beginning of the blade itself and ends a few years after red country closes, featuring a rogues gallery of familiar and unfamiliar characters.
Abercrombie also throws us a big bone in the shanka. The audiobook is read by the incomparable steven pacey. The blade itself is an immensely promising start to a trilogy that i have decide to read straight through without breaking for other books something ive shied away from doing in the past year or so. It consists of a trilogy, three standalone novels and a number of novellas set in the same world. The blade itself does have plenty of typical features of the epic fantasy genre, such as the identityless, orclike shanka overrunning the far north, the evil prophet sending evil cannibal mages on evil missions, and the varied group of people preparing to go on a. Logen takes a tumble over a cliff during the fight and his men assume him dead. The writing is sharp, the dialogue flows, the world is detailed and easily imagined, but what really sets this book apart for me is the characters. Joe abercrombie is the author of the first law trilogy the blade itself. Caught in one feud too many, hes on the verge of becoming a dead. Coming in at just over 300 pages, it was a yarn that started off strong and got better as it went along. Jul 05, 2017 read a full summary of the blade itself by joe abercrombie below.
Just finished the blade itself the first book in this series. The blade itself the first law trilogy english edition. The opinions to reserve the blade itself epub some other viewers can determine of a book. Thoughts on original trilogy just finished my first listen. The first book a little hatred was published on 17 september 2019. Abercrombie has released a little hatred, the first book in a new trilogy set in the first law world which is set after the 3rd stand alone novel and serves as a sequel.
He peered out and the flathead hissed and stabbed at him. Logen is separated from his band of warriors during a skirmish with bestial monsters called the shanka. The blade itself by joe abercrombie the critiquing chemist. Welcome to the officially unofficial reread of joe abercrombies the blade itself, and, unless i do something horrifically offensive, eventually the entire first law trilogy. Playing dead by tim bowler overdrive rakuten overdrive. The blade itself the first law 1 book summary and study guide. Best served cold, the heroes, and most recently, red country. His first book, the blade itself, was published by gollancz in 2006 and was followed by two other books in the first law trilogy, before they are hanged and last argument of kings. Read the blade itself by joe abercrombie available from rakuten kobo. Perhaps more remarkable, however, is the way abercrombie sets the scene, edge magazine theres a fat vein of cynicism and dark humour throughout.
The first novel in the first law trilogy and debut fantasy novel from new york times bestseller, joe abercrombie. The shanka, or flatheads, are a bestial and wild humanoid race reminiscent of orcs or trolls. Rereading joe abercrombies first law trilogy, the blade. Bitter and merciless war is coming to the frozen north. The audiobook for blade itself does not include the entire book and is missing the last 3 chapters.
Over black dows objections, threetrees assumes leadership and the group heads south, encountering a band of shanka along the way. The blade itself contained everything and more i look for in literature from expansive world building to unique characters with ever layering depth. Aug 26, 2003 the sword of shannara is the first volume of the classic series that has becomeone of the most popular fantasy tales of all time. Rj blade shankar has received 11 irf awards till date in south india. Long ago, the wars of the ancient evil ruined the world.
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It was solid, had compellimg heros, a decent purpose to the book. Its bloody and dangerous, and the union army, split by politics and hamstrung by incompetence, is unprepared for the slaughter thats coming. A bestial and wild enemy that calls to mind the enemies of our erstwhile fantasy heroes of. If you have not read the first book i would wait until they fix the audiobook before starting this one. Thoughts on original trilogy just finished my first. Read a full summary of the blade itself by joe abercrombie below. The action, for the most part, takes place in or regards people from the central realm the union. The first novel in the first law trilogy and debut fantasy novel from new york times bestseller, joe abercrombie logen ninefingers, infamous barbarian, has finally run out of luck. The first law is a fantasy series written by british author joe abercrombie. I have learned all kinds of things from my many mistakes.
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So i just finished listening to the audiobook of laok have read all the books already. There was a loud crack as the blade buried itself deep in the shanka s skull. But, having just read 3 phenominal series in a row sandersons stormlight, weeks lightbringer, rothfuss kingkiller its easier to see the diffrence in writing levels. The blade itself the first law trilogy book 1 kindle. Written by joe abercrombie, narrated by steven pacey. The blade itself, was a solid and enjoyable thriller to say the least. Caught in one feud too many, hes on the verge of becoming a dead barbarianleaving nothing behind him but bad songs, dead. Logen, a barbarian from the north possessed by demons who cause him to go berserk in the heat of battle. First law trilogy the blade itself before they are hanged last argument of kings for more from joe abercrombie, check out. Lacking experience, training, and in some cases even we.
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