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The First Law Trilogy

Joe Abercrombie
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The First Law Trilogy

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2008

Book Brief

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Joe Abercrombie

The First Law Trilogy

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2008
Book Details
Pages

1600

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Action & Adventure
Setting

The Union • Medieval Fantasy World

Publication Year

2008

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The First Law Trilogy by Joe Abercrombie explores a dark, gritty world following the journeys of individuals including a barbarian warrior, a crippled inquisitor, and a young nobleman. Their stories intertwine amidst political intrigue, war, and magic, focusing on themes of power, moral complexity, and the harsh realities of a brutal world.

Gritty

Dark

Suspenseful

Mysterious

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

4.5

10,973 ratings

91%

Loved it

7%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Joe Abercrombie's The First Law Trilogy is acclaimed for its gritty, character-driven narrative and dark humor. Readers praise its complex characters and unpredictable plot, but some find its pacing uneven. The blend of grim realism with fantasy elements appeals to fans of the genre, though the grimdark tone may not be for everyone.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The First Law Trilogy?

Fans of dark, gritty fantasy with a nuanced take on morality will enjoy The First Law Trilogy by Joe Abercrombie. Readers of George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire and Glen Cook's The Black Company will find similar complex characters and unpredictable plotlines.

4.5

10,973 ratings

91%

Loved it

7%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

1600

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy

Action & Adventure
Setting

The Union • Medieval Fantasy World

Publication Year

2008

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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