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# Fantasy world Award-winning series 3 epic novels The First Law Trilogy

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> 📖 Unleash your imagination with a trilogy that’s a must-read!

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- • **Critical Acclaim:** Join the ranks of readers who rave about this award-winning trilogy.
- • **Epic Storytelling:** Dive into a gripping narrative that redefines fantasy.
- • **Complex Characters:** Meet morally ambiguous heroes and villains that challenge your perspective.
- • **Cultural Phenomenon:** Be part of the conversation that has captivated fantasy lovers worldwide.
- • **Rich World-Building:** Explore a meticulously crafted universe filled with intrigue and adventure.

## Overview

The First Law Trilogy by Joe Abercrombie is a groundbreaking series that combines dark humor, intricate plots, and unforgettable characters, setting a new standard in the fantasy genre. With three novels that intertwine in a richly developed world, this trilogy has garnered critical acclaim and a dedicated fanbase, making it essential reading for any fantasy enthusiast.

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Review: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ **A Dark and Gritty Epic: The First Law Trilogy** - The *First Law Trilogy* by Joe Abercrombie is nothing short of a modern fantasy masterpiece. From the first page to the last, this series grabs hold of you with its dark, unforgiving world and never lets go. It’s gritty, violent, and sometimes even cruel—but it’s all delivered with such finesse and wit that it becomes a brilliant, captivating experience. Abercrombie crafts a world that feels alive, yet utterly bleak. There are no shining heroes or easy victories here. Instead, you get morally gray characters who are as flawed as they are fascinating. Whether it’s the tortured Inquisitor Glokta, the barbarian warrior Logen Ninefingers, or the cocky nobleman Jezal dan Luthar, each character is meticulously developed, with their personal struggles laid bare for all to see. You’ll love them, hate them, and everything in between—but you’ll never stop caring about what happens next. What sets *The First Law* apart from typical fantasy is its unflinching realism. The battles are brutal, the politics ruthless, and the magic—when it appears—feels raw and dangerous. Abercrombie doesn’t shy away from showing the harshness of the world he’s built. It’s a place where idealism dies quickly, and survival often means compromising your soul. Yet, for all its darkness, the writing is sharp and incisive. Abercrombie’s style is dry, witty, and often darkly humorous, making even the bleakest moments enjoyable. The plot twists come fast and hard, leaving you breathless and desperate for more, as alliances shift and betrayals strike like daggers. The trilogy’s themes of power, corruption, and the cyclical nature of violence are woven deeply into the narrative, creating a story that feels as thought-provoking as it is thrilling. Abercrombie challenges your perceptions of good and evil, forcing you to grapple with the choices the characters make. If you're looking for a series that defies fantasy conventions, that embraces the dark and gritty realities of a world where happy endings are a rarity, *The First Law Trilogy* is an absolute must-read. It’s an unforgettable journey into a world that is brutal, beautiful, and utterly compelling. Prepare to be haunted long after you’ve turned the final page.
Review: Great characters, great writing - What are you waiting for? - Okay, I have only got through the first third of the first book, but it was so good that I wanted to see what else Joe Abercrombie has published. I was very surprised to see so few reviews for this book. First thing I thought when I started was: This guy can write! Second thing I thought: This guy can write great characters! The first chapters introduce us to the main characters and the world they inhabit. You get a very clear picture of these characters with the authors great descriptions, and the world comes alive as the characters inhabit their place in it. Abercrombie's writing is crisp and snappy, his characters fully three-dimensional, no fluff, no filler! I I think another reviewer compared this to Game of Thrones, and I think in some ways that is fair. Each chapter is from a different characters point of view, there is a lot of political gamesmanship and backstabbing, motives are unclear, mysteries are slowly revealed and the characters come to life in the action and unfolding of the plot, and the magical elements are not overwhelming. Unlike Game of Thrones (which I thoroughly enjoyed!) there are not as many characters to keep track of so it is not as dense. The pace of The Blade Itself is therefore a bit faster and an easier read. But that does not mean it is not full of great characters and great writing. Seriously, this is great stuff! I have been reading quite a bit of fantasy between non-fiction stuff and read this trilogy and was pretty much blown away from the start. Abercrombie is a fantastic writer and has created an amazing group of characters. The story and the characters will pull you along and it's a difficult series to put down. I'm just glad I had all three books to rip through without waiting. I thoroughly enjoyed the first two books and was excited to see how it was all going to end. Not the way I thought - but that's a good thing! The only complaint is that I wanted more. His characters are so fully three-dimensional and well written that you can smell them! I was disappointed that everything wasn't neatly wrapped up and resolved, but my understanding is that Abercrombie will revisit these characters in a future series. All the characters initially seem like types familiar from the fantasy genre: the hero, the wizard, the evil manipulator, the warrior, the female warrior, etc. But the skill and talent of Abercrombie is to take those types and fully flesh them out so they are more than just types you have seen before. Compare these characters to say those of the Lord of the Rings trilogy and I daresay Abercrombies are more fully developed, with conflicting desires and motives, with a fair share of good and evil within them that stops them from being cliched.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #17,974 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #201 in Historical Fantasy (Books) #932 in Fantasy Action & Adventure #1,130 in Epic Fantasy (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (7,614) |
| Dimensions  | 6.25 x 4.75 x 9.4 inches |
| ISBN-10  | 0316361194 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0316361194 |
| Item Weight  | 4 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 1680 pages |
| Publication date  | November 15, 2016 |
| Publisher  | Orbit |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ **A Dark and Gritty Epic: The First Law Trilogy**
*by B***S on September 12, 2024*

The *First Law Trilogy* by Joe Abercrombie is nothing short of a modern fantasy masterpiece. From the first page to the last, this series grabs hold of you with its dark, unforgiving world and never lets go. It’s gritty, violent, and sometimes even cruel—but it’s all delivered with such finesse and wit that it becomes a brilliant, captivating experience. Abercrombie crafts a world that feels alive, yet utterly bleak. There are no shining heroes or easy victories here. Instead, you get morally gray characters who are as flawed as they are fascinating. Whether it’s the tortured Inquisitor Glokta, the barbarian warrior Logen Ninefingers, or the cocky nobleman Jezal dan Luthar, each character is meticulously developed, with their personal struggles laid bare for all to see. You’ll love them, hate them, and everything in between—but you’ll never stop caring about what happens next. What sets *The First Law* apart from typical fantasy is its unflinching realism. The battles are brutal, the politics ruthless, and the magic—when it appears—feels raw and dangerous. Abercrombie doesn’t shy away from showing the harshness of the world he’s built. It’s a place where idealism dies quickly, and survival often means compromising your soul. Yet, for all its darkness, the writing is sharp and incisive. Abercrombie’s style is dry, witty, and often darkly humorous, making even the bleakest moments enjoyable. The plot twists come fast and hard, leaving you breathless and desperate for more, as alliances shift and betrayals strike like daggers. The trilogy’s themes of power, corruption, and the cyclical nature of violence are woven deeply into the narrative, creating a story that feels as thought-provoking as it is thrilling. Abercrombie challenges your perceptions of good and evil, forcing you to grapple with the choices the characters make. If you're looking for a series that defies fantasy conventions, that embraces the dark and gritty realities of a world where happy endings are a rarity, *The First Law Trilogy* is an absolute must-read. It’s an unforgettable journey into a world that is brutal, beautiful, and utterly compelling. Prepare to be haunted long after you’ve turned the final page.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great characters, great writing - What are you waiting for?
*by G***Y on February 22, 2014*

Okay, I have only got through the first third of the first book, but it was so good that I wanted to see what else Joe Abercrombie has published. I was very surprised to see so few reviews for this book. First thing I thought when I started was: This guy can write! Second thing I thought: This guy can write great characters! The first chapters introduce us to the main characters and the world they inhabit. You get a very clear picture of these characters with the authors great descriptions, and the world comes alive as the characters inhabit their place in it. Abercrombie's writing is crisp and snappy, his characters fully three-dimensional, no fluff, no filler! I I think another reviewer compared this to Game of Thrones, and I think in some ways that is fair. Each chapter is from a different characters point of view, there is a lot of political gamesmanship and backstabbing, motives are unclear, mysteries are slowly revealed and the characters come to life in the action and unfolding of the plot, and the magical elements are not overwhelming. Unlike Game of Thrones (which I thoroughly enjoyed!) there are not as many characters to keep track of so it is not as dense. The pace of The Blade Itself is therefore a bit faster and an easier read. But that does not mean it is not full of great characters and great writing. Seriously, this is great stuff! I have been reading quite a bit of fantasy between non-fiction stuff and read this trilogy and was pretty much blown away from the start. Abercrombie is a fantastic writer and has created an amazing group of characters. The story and the characters will pull you along and it's a difficult series to put down. I'm just glad I had all three books to rip through without waiting. I thoroughly enjoyed the first two books and was excited to see how it was all going to end. Not the way I thought - but that's a good thing! The only complaint is that I wanted more. His characters are so fully three-dimensional and well written that you can smell them! I was disappointed that everything wasn't neatly wrapped up and resolved, but my understanding is that Abercrombie will revisit these characters in a future series. All the characters initially seem like types familiar from the fantasy genre: the hero, the wizard, the evil manipulator, the warrior, the female warrior, etc. But the skill and talent of Abercrombie is to take those types and fully flesh them out so they are more than just types you have seen before. Compare these characters to say those of the Lord of the Rings trilogy and I daresay Abercrombies are more fully developed, with conflicting desires and motives, with a fair share of good and evil within them that stops them from being cliched.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by R***S on March 25, 2015*

Read it twice. Translated then in its original version. Amazing piece of littérature. Great and so original characters. Better read it than never have heard or it!

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