
Before They Are Hanged
The First Law: Book Two
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Steven Pacey
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Joe Abercrombie
Bitter and merciless war is coming to the frozen north. It's bloody and dangerous, and the Union army, split by politics and hamstrung by incompetence, is unprepared for the slaughter that's coming. Lacking experience, training, and in some cases even weapons, the army is scarcely equipped to repel Bethod's scouts, let alone his elite forces.
In the heat-ravaged south, the Gurkish are massing to assault the city of Dagoska, defended by Inquisitor Glokta. The city is braced for the inevitable defeat and massacre to come... but a plot is festering to hand the city to its besiegers without a fight, and the previous Inquisitor of Dagoska vanished without trace. Threatened from within and without the city, Glokta needs answers, and he needs them soon.
And to the east, a small band of malefactors travel to the edge of the world to reclaim a device from history - a Seed, hidden for generations - with tremendous destructive potential. A device which could put a end to war, to the army of Eaters in the South, to the invasion of Shanka from the North - but only if it can be found, and only if its power can be controlled.
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What did you love best about Before They Are Hanged?
The characters, who while they first seem like fantasy cliches, are fully developed and have their own motives and intentions.What did you like best about this story?
The scope of the series spans continents and kingdoms, yet focuses on a small group within to flesh out the story.Which character – as performed by Steven Pacey – was your favorite?
Glokta! To get the reader to cheer for such a seemingly despicable character requires a deft talent, and Abercrombie pulls it off. Pacey's characterization of Glokta was painfully creepy.Any additional comments?
This is the hard stuff, and I like it. Abercrombie gets how life in such a time/place would be and doesn't flinch to express it.Hard Fantasy
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Amazing
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Suspenseful, Thrilling, Cunning, a Masterpiece
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Abercrombie and Pacey create a masterpiece
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One of the best...
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Story can be slow at times, but overall good story development.
Interesting story development
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Great 2nd book !!!
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