A review by andrew_ebelher
The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie

adventurous dark medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

A strong start to the series and my review may change if all of the setup pays off. But this book on its own is fantastic character writing and great set up. It just struggles a bit because there isn’t a plot until the last 100 pages.