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Joe Abercrombie's Shattered Sea Trilogy (Do yourself a favor and read it!)
Posted on 7/7/15 at 10:24 am
Posted on 7/7/15 at 10:24 am
Just finished book #2 (Half The World) and really can't recommend it enough. Book #3 (Half a War) Releases July 28th.
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NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY TIME AND THE WASHINGTON POST • LOCUS AWARD WINNER
“A fast-paced tale of betrayal and revenge that grabbed me from page 1 and refused to let go.”—George R. R. Martin
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“Half a King is my favorite book by Joe Abercrombie so far, and that’s saying something.”—Patrick Rothfuss
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“As in all Abercrombie’s books, friends turn out to be enemies, enemies turn out to be friends; the line between good and evil is murky indeed; and nothing goes quite as we expect. With eye-popping plot twists and rollicking good action, Half a King is definitely a full adventure.”—Rick Riordan
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Enthralling! An up-all-night read.”—Robin Hobb
“Polished and sharp, perhaps his most technically proficient novel yet . . . I dare you to read the first chapter and try not to turn the next page.”—Brent Weeks
For some reason they are listed as "Young Adult Fantasy", I didn't get that from these books at all beyond the main characters being young.
This post was edited on 7/7/15 at 11:16 am
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Posted on 7/7/15 at 10:30 am to Green Chili Tiger
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For some reason they are listed as "Young Adult Fantasy", I didn't get that from these books at all beyond the main characters being young.
that's the only reason i haven't checked these out yet. I love Abercrombie's other stuff. Is it comparable to his previous books?
Posted on 7/7/15 at 10:31 am to Green Chili Tiger
Abercrombie has been recommended time and again on this board and is considered one of the preeminent fantasy writers today, but I haven't been able to get into him. I tried the Blade Itself and it just didn't grab me. Of course, neither has Brandon Sanderson and it took me forever to get into Steven Erikson, so maybe I just need to give him more of a shot.
Or maybe a different series of Abercrombie's is for me. Like this one.
Or maybe a different series of Abercrombie's is for me. Like this one.
Posted on 7/7/15 at 10:34 am to MasCervezas
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I love Abercrombie's other stuff. Is it comparable to his previous books?
Haven't read any of his other stuff yet, but these books, so far, are tremendous. Perfectly paced with compelling characters.
Maybe Patrick Rothfuss can answer your question?
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“Half a King is my favorite book by Joe Abercrombie so far, and that’s saying something.”—Patrick Rothfuss
Posted on 7/7/15 at 10:45 am to LoveThatMoney
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Or maybe a different series of Abercrombie's is for me. Like this one.
Can't speak to the rest (as stated in my previous post), but Half a King was a tremendous read and Half the World was even better IMHO. The pacing was better than Sanderson and the world building was much more cohesive than Erikson.
Posted on 7/7/15 at 11:06 am to Green Chili Tiger
I completely agree with OP. Great series so far and I guess just because there is no sex and no f-bombs like in his previous it's considered young adult 
Highly recommended and I can't wait for the 3rd one to come out.
Highly recommended and I can't wait for the 3rd one to come out.
Posted on 7/7/15 at 11:08 am to MasCervezas
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that's the only reason i haven't checked these out yet.
Same thing here. I've read all of his other books and really liked them (even though I was getting depressed reading them after a bit).
I hadn't read this one because I thought it was for tweens.
Posted on 7/7/15 at 11:09 am to Charleaux
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I guess just because there is no sex and no f-bombs like in his previous it's considered young adult
No graphic sex anyway, but still some sex in Half the World, and pretty damn graphic violence throughout but still considered YA. Makes no sense to me, but glad I ignored that anyway.
Posted on 7/7/15 at 11:12 am to Fun Bunch
I just finished The Blade Itself.
It was a slow starter and I really didn't feel any connection to any of the characters. Then, around a quarter of the way through it was almost like he changed styles, and the story took off.
Overall, I liked it and I'm looking forward to the next two.
But, I will read the 3rd Blood Raven first.
It was a slow starter and I really didn't feel any connection to any of the characters. Then, around a quarter of the way through it was almost like he changed styles, and the story took off.
Overall, I liked it and I'm looking forward to the next two.
But, I will read the 3rd Blood Raven first.
Posted on 7/7/15 at 12:14 pm to Fun Bunch
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I hadn't read this one because I thought it was for tweens.
Really intelligent and mature tweens maybe.
Posted on 7/7/15 at 12:17 pm to Green Chili Tiger
If GRRM likes it, it must at least have nudity and very descriptive scenes involving food.
I'm in.
I'm in.
Posted on 7/7/15 at 1:19 pm to Green Chili Tiger
Need to finish the first trilogy he wrote. I always get distracted when I start
Posted on 7/7/15 at 1:23 pm to Fun Bunch
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I hadn't read this one because I thought it was for tweens.
I know it's considered YA but I'd say it's grittier than something like LoTR, Hobbit, etc.
Posted on 7/7/15 at 2:19 pm to DeoreDX
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I know it's considered YA but I'd say it's grittier than something like LoTR, Hobbit, etc.
Easily. Minus some language it's about as dark as Brent Weeks Night Angel Trilogy.
Posted on 7/7/15 at 2:30 pm to Green Chili Tiger
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Easily. Minus some language it's about as dark as Brent Weeks Night Angel Trilogy.
The Way of Shadows is pretty... um... disturbing in parts.
Posted on 7/7/15 at 2:32 pm to LoveThatMoney
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The Way of Shadows is pretty... um... disturbing in parts.
There's no rape in this.
Posted on 7/7/15 at 2:38 pm to Green Chili Tiger
Quick synopsis?
Posted on 7/7/15 at 2:40 pm to ellunchboxo
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Quick synopsis?
From the publisher:
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“I swore an oath to avenge the death of my father. I may be half a man, but I swore a whole oath.”
Prince Yarvi has vowed to regain a throne he never wanted. But first he must survive cruelty, chains, and the bitter waters of the Shattered Sea. And he must do it all with only one good hand.
The deceived will become the deceiver.
Born a weakling in the eyes of his father, Yarvi is alone in a world where a strong arm and a cold heart rule. He cannot grip a shield or swing an axe, so he must sharpen his mind to a deadly edge.
The betrayed will become the betrayer.
Gathering a strange fellowship of the outcast and the lost, he finds they can do more to help him become the man he needs to be than any court of nobles could.
Will the usurped become the usurper?
But even with loyal friends at his side, Yarvi finds that his path may end as it began—in twists, and traps, and tragedy.
It takes place in a viking-like culture and is much more sword and little to no sorcery. The story of the main character in the first book reads almost like the origin of Littlefinger. He is no warrior in a society of warriors, so his mind is his greatest weapon.
This post was edited on 7/7/15 at 2:49 pm
Posted on 7/7/15 at 2:49 pm to Green Chili Tiger
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There's no rape in this.
well, i was on the fence but now i'm definitely out.
Posted on 7/7/15 at 3:58 pm to MasCervezas
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well, i was on the fence but now i'm definitely out.
There's plenty of slavery and bondage, if that makes you feel better.
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