![]() ![]() ![]() "No one writes with the seismic scope or primal intensity of Joe Abercrombie. The old ways are swept aside, and the old leaders with them, but those who would seize the reins of power will find no alliance, no friendship, and no peace lasts forever.įor more from Joe Abercrombie, check out: Orso struggles to find a safe path through the maze of knives that is politics, only for his enemies, and his debts, to multiply. The Breakers still lurk in the shadows, plotting to free the common man from his shackles, while noblemen bicker for their own advantage. I'll give the bare bones of the main story-line and try to keep this review as spoiler-free as possible, before I give my reasons for the star-rating I chose. ![]() Unrest worms into every layer of society. 'Half A King' is the first volume in Joe Abercrombie's Shattered Sea fantasy trilogy, and is, to sum it up in one sentence, a coming-of-age story that is set in a Viking-age fantasy world. But grievances must be nursed, power seized, and allies gathered first, while Rikke must master the power of the Long Eye. But she still has all her ambitions, and no scruple will be permitted to stand in her way.įor heroes like Leo dan Brock and Stour Nightfall, only happy with swords drawn, peace is an ordeal to end as soon as possible. Savine dan Glokta, once Adua's most powerful investor, finds her judgement, fortune and reputation in tatters. Peace is just another kind of battlefield. A fragile peace gives way to conspiracy, betrayal, and rebellion in this sequel to the New York Times bestselling A Little Hatred from epic fantasy master Joe Abercrombie. ![]()
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