Joe Abercrombie
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| Title | : | Before They Are Hanged (The First Law #2) |
| Author | : | Joe Abercrombie |
| Book Format | : | Trade Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | First Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 441 pages |
| Published | : | March 15th 2007 by Gollancz |
| Categories | : | Fantasy. Fiction. Epic Fantasy. Dark Fantasy. High Fantasy. Adventure. Audiobook |
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Superior Glokta has a problem. How do you defend a city surrounded by enemies and riddled with traitors, when your allies can by no means be trusted, and your predecessor vanished without a trace? It’s enough to make a torturer want to run – if he could even walk without a stick. Northmen have spilled over the border of Angland and are spreading fire and death across the frozen country. Crown Prince Ladisla is poised to drive them back and win undying glory. There is only one problem – he commands the worst-armed, worst-trained, worst-led army in the world. And Bayaz, the First of the Magi, is leading a party of bold adventurers on a perilous mission through the ruins of the past. The most hated woman in the South, the most feared man in the North, and the most selfish boy in the Union make a strange alliance, but a deadly one. They might even stand a chance of saving mankind from the Eaters. If they didn’t hate each other quite so much. Ancient secrets will be uncovered. Bloody battles will be won and lost. Bitter enemies will be forgiven – but not before they are hanged.Itemize Books Toward Before They Are Hanged (The First Law #2)
| Original Title: | Before They Are Hanged |
| ISBN: | 0575077883 (ISBN13: 9780575077881) |
| Edition Language: | English URL http://www.joeabercrombie.com/books/before-they-are-hanged/ |
| Series: | The First Law #2, First Law World #2 |
| Characters: | Logen Ninefingers, Jezal dan Luthar, Ferro Maljinn, The Dogman, Shylo Vitari, Nicomo Cosca, Bayaz, Malacus Quai, Ardee West, Collem West, Black Dow, Brother Longfoot, Marshal Burr, Arch Lector Sult, Rudd Threetrees, Cathil, Pike (2), Harding Grim, Tul Duru, Carlot dan Eider, General Vissbruck, Practical Frost, Practical Severard, Mauthis, Sand dan Glokta |
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Ratings: 4.29 From 104416 Users | 3728 ReviewsRate Based On Books Before They Are Hanged (The First Law #2)
Joe really shines when it comes to his characters, his writing and his style. His characters are what makes the book so enjoyable, with lots of funny/cynical moments. A few times while reading the book I just felt like saying haha, I like this character, he/ she is super- awesome. Joes style is unique, and thats what I like in his books, he can write a great book without pulling off lots of sophisticated tricks (plot-wise).Theres more plot here in comparison to the first book (the first 30% was'We should forgive our enemies, but not before they are hanged.'Heinrich Heine Sadly I didnt enjoy this as much as I did the first book, not that it wasnt good but I felt as if it was missing something vital. World building and WritingThe author didnt disappoint in this aspect, the world building is superb. Same goes for the writing, third person multiple POV. 'The failure of something great is never a simple matter, but, where there is success and glory, there must also be failure and shame.
Guys! This book is so awesomely non-cliché I can't even..!Ok, first let's put some context into why I loved this so much. So I'm working like crazy and barely have time to read more than 1 hour each day, so reading these in slow doses over 1 month has been such a treat.. I would come back every day eager to jump into my pajamas and spend some time with Glokta, Logen and Jezal and see what those bastards are up to today.Can we take a second to applaud character development done at its finest? and
J.J. wrote: "Glokta is one my favorite characters. Joe Abercrombie world is fantastic. Keep on reading his work."He's brilliant isn't he. Can't wait
Full review... 5 Stars Abercrombie does it again! Before They Are Hanged is a superb follow up series with fantastic characters devious plots and schemes and volatile action that does not stop until the very end! This book is an incredible achievement for a sophomore series. Picture you live in a world much like the medieval times, with large castles and rustic brick roads and villages, where magic both pure and innocent as well as dark and omnipotent are found in the deep confines of the world.
I skived off work to read this. Okay, so I'm my own boss and I can afford a day off since I work every day, ten hours every day, but still. Skived off, ya hear?I was a little hesitant to keep this at five stars to begin with, straight after I finished it and was basking in the afterglow but also cursing myself for not having done anything productive that day (except some admin, ugh) but I will keep it at five stars. It gave me a feeling which is my criteria for giving a book five stars. It's not
4.5 With Characters Like These Who Worries About the Plot Stars Buddy read with Athena, Alexa, Ashley, Eon, Anasylvia and MichelleThe Blade Itself was a complete character study without a lot of plot, Before They Are Hanged has a little more plotting involved but for me it was still all about the characters. I travelled with them, I worried for them, I hoped for the best even in the midst of the worst and at the end Im left wondering how they will ever get out of the complete mess they are all
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