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A barbarian, a torturer and a vain young nobleman are pulled into a war
2006Steady paceDark
What it is about
Logen Ninefingers is a famous barbarian warrior who has had enough of fighting. Inquisitor Glokta, crippled by torture, now tortures others for the Union. Captain Jezal dan Luthar cares only about the fencing contest. A mysterious wizard, Bayaz, begins to bring all three together.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who like fantasy without clear heroes.
What you will get
A great start to the First Law trilogy. It is very violent and darkly funny, so expect rough language.
The Blade Itself Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Fantasy · Grimdark · Anti-heroes · War
Length
531 pages · ≈ 15 h
More about this book
Characters
Logen Ninefingers, Sand dan Glokta and Jezal dan Luthar.
Setting
The Union and the northern lands, an almost medieval world.
What makes it different
Morally gray heroes and sharp, sardonic humor.
Feel
Gritty, funny and violent.
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