Best Served Cold

By: Joe Abercrombie

Narrated by: Steven Pacey

Length: 26 hrs and 28 mins

Publisher's summary

Springtime in Styria. And that means war. There have been nineteen years of blood. The ruthless Grand Duke Orso is locked in a vicious struggle with the squabbling League of Eight, and between them they have bled the land white.

While armies march, heads roll and cities burn, behind the scenes bankers, priests and older, darker powers play a deadly game to choose who will be king. War may be hell but for Monza Murcatto, the Snake of Talins, the most feared and famous mercenary in Duke Orso's employ, it's a damn good way of making money too. Her victories have made her popular - a shade too popular for her employer's taste.

Betrayed, thrown down a mountain and left for dead, Murcatto's reward is a broken body and a burning hunger for vengeance. Whatever the cost, seven men must die.

©2010 Joe Abercrombie (P)2010 Orion Publishing Group Limited

A Great Story - Now With Great Narration

Would you consider the audio edition of Best Served Cold to be better than the print version?

I believe that this audio production is the best way to enjoy

What did you like best about this story?

Joe Abercrombie has a wonderful talent for creating the best characters

good book but the recording was jumping around

the book was good but the recording was bad the narrator was very good story was ok

Great read. Maybe a bit longer than necessarily.

If you could sum up Best Served Cold in three words, what would they be?

Funny, unexpected, violent

Who was your favorite character and why?

Friendly. Slightly autistic, fanatical number counter, vicious killer, very different and refreshing view on the way the world works.

Which character ??? as performed by Steven Pacey ??? was your favorite?

All of them. Nicomo Cosca, Monza, Shivers esp! Pacey is an excellent narrator, made it a very enjoyable experience.

Any additional comments?

This was a good read, maybe a little longer and more convoluted than necessary, but excellent after the long haul. I enjoyed the Bloody Nine's book a little more, but he has come into his own as a writer in this volume. There where a few times when I almost put it down and didn't pick it up again, and spent about 2 weeks without reading any of it. However I am glad I finished it. His characters are all well rounded and surprising. I really enjoy his very unexpected little twists and turns. Great irony, great characters./ Friendly was an especially enjoyable character.

Well worth a read.

Revenge revenge revenge

I finished the first law trilogy before listening to this and it was a good follow up. Characters and events from the trilogy are referenced which makes you feel like you know the story. I love the narrator's way of making the different characters come to live.
One of the downsides with this book for me is that I don't really get the sex scenes.. They feel a bit forced so to speak? I dunno

Very enjoyable book

What made the experience of listening to Best Served Cold the most enjoyable?

Excellent character descriptions. Joe Abercrombie is a master at fleshing out his fantasy world and cast

What did you like best about this story?

The lead character

What does Steven Pacey bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Good narrator. Helps to make the book come alive

Any additional comments?

This was the first Joe Abercrombie book I have ever listened to. It was well worth it. I will definitely purchase more of his work

Pulp fiction with depth

Really enjoy the narration coupled with Abercrombies style of character writing. would recommend to any looking for fantasy and good value on credits. 20+hrs worth of listening.

Great characters

Many surprises and a feel of the grittyneas of the world. Many satisfying moments and a good ending

Warm feelings for such a cold serving

What did you love best about Best Served Cold?

Loved how he integrated a great standalone story with previous characters from the First law trilogy. It was a fantastic way to tie the book into the previous ones while still maintaining its independents.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Best Served Cold?

Loved the cameos of characters from the First law trilogy which shed more light on them and the unexpected direction he took in this book.

What does Steven Pacey bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Stevens Narration breathes life into these characters like no other. Hes quickly becoming my favorite narrator. He gives each character a distinguished voice and accent that's easily Identifiable and with an acute interpretation of their personality with his read.

Exciting and engaging!

Amazing narration of a dark and engaging story firmly securing the author on the throne of quality fantasy as its King.

Amazing as the other 3 previous books

Amazing just as the other 3 previous books. Steven pacey does an amazing job giving the characters unique and recognizable voices