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A Little Hatred (The Age of Madness, #1)

Joe Abercrombie
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A Little Hatred (The Age of Madness, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019

Book Brief

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Joe Abercrombie

A Little Hatred (The Age of Madness, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019
Book Details
Pages

480

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Setting

The Union • Industrial Fantasy World

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Joe Abercrombie's A Little Hatred, the first book in the Age of Madness series, follows individuals navigating a period of industrial and political upheaval. It blends themes of power, war, and change, focusing on their personal struggles and the broader societal impacts during a transformative era.

Reviews & Readership

4.5

60,814 ratings

91%

Loved it

7%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Joe Abercrombie's A Little Hatred delivers a grim and gripping fantasy enriched with dark humor and complex characters. Critics praise its intricate plot and vivid world-building. However, some find the tone relentlessly bleak and the pacing uneven. Overall, fans of grimdark fantasy will likely appreciate its robust storytelling and moral ambiguity.

Who should read this

Who Should Read A Little Hatred (The Age of Madness, #1)?

A reader who enjoys intricate, gritty fantasy with morally complex characters will find A Little Hatred by Joe Abercrombie captivating. Fans of George R.R. Martin's A Game of Thrones and Brandon Sanderson's Mistborn series will appreciate Abercrombie's dark, immersive world and sharp, multifaceted storytelling.

4.5

60,814 ratings

91%

Loved it

7%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

480

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Setting

The Union • Industrial Fantasy World

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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