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re: The Devils by Joe Abercrombie Discussion Thread. Spoilers inside
Posted on 5/29/25 at 12:53 pm to biglego
Posted on 5/29/25 at 12:53 pm to biglego
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Great to hear! On your recommendation I just bought it on audible.
It’s hard to compare the content, but this is my favorite narration from Pacey out of any Abercrombie book. I alternate between kindle and audible and I’ll go back and listen to certain parts just to hear his version.
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Posted on 5/29/25 at 9:28 pm to Esquire
Shoot, it’s been literal years since I’ve read a book for fun. Thank
god for audiobooks, with my daily commute I can knock out books fast. The First Law books were great on audio.
god for audiobooks, with my daily commute I can knock out books fast. The First Law books were great on audio.
Posted on 5/30/25 at 10:56 am to Esquire
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It’s hard to compare the content, but this is my favorite narration from Pacey out of any Abercrombie book. I alternate between kindle and audible and I’ll go back and listen to certain parts just to hear his version.
Now I have to buy the audio book. I did my 3rd read of the the First Law trilogy and the second go round of the stand alones on audible and Pacey is my favorite narrator. He is so good. Can't imagine it possibly being better than The First Law narration but I guess I'll give it a try when I'm done reading. Glokta is my favorite narration voice ever. It's how I hear his character now in my head when I'm reading. Ladisla might be the best/funniest/most fitting voice ever though. He legit had me cracking up just on how good his voice was.
Posted on 5/30/25 at 11:11 am to iwyLSUiwy
First Law - Glokta
Standalones - Gorst
Age of Madness - Isern-i-Phail
The Devils - Vigga
I would agree Glokta is his best work for a single character which made losing his POV hurt the most.
Standalones - Gorst
Age of Madness - Isern-i-Phail
The Devils - Vigga
I would agree Glokta is his best work for a single character which made losing his POV hurt the most.
This post was edited on 5/30/25 at 11:14 am
Posted on 6/1/25 at 12:56 pm to biglego
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So how is the Devils? How does it compare to the First Law books?
I like it more. Probably not a popular opinion but just enjoy the tone of the devils a lot more.
Posted on 6/1/25 at 3:50 pm to St Augustine
Finished it today. Ready for The Devils 2.
Posted on 6/2/25 at 10:41 am to Esquire
It's the book I was looking forward to more than any book in recent memory and I'm reading it slower than any book in recent memory Only about halfway through. The only good thing is I'm kind of soaking it in so I'm remembering things better.
I'm about halfway through and I'm cracking up at the Vigga/Bro Diaz beach chapter with Vigga getting turned on by Diaz being out of his sack clothes
I hope they hook up just for the comedy that will come with it.
Only about halfway through. The only good thing is I'm kind of soaking it in so I'm remembering things better. I'm about halfway through and I'm cracking up at the Vigga/Bro Diaz beach chapter with Vigga getting turned on by Diaz being out of his sack clothes
I hope they hook up just for the comedy that will come with it. 
Posted on 6/2/25 at 10:56 am to Esquire
Finally got the book yesterday. I have ~100 pages left in the book I'm currently reading. After that I'll dive straight into The Devils.
Posted on 6/2/25 at 12:24 pm to iwyLSUiwy
This was fast.
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LIGHTSTORM ANNOUNCES THE ACQUISITION OF JOE ABERCROMBIE’S THE DEVILS LOS ANGELES, CA (June 2, 2025)
James Cameron announces that his company, Lightstorm, has purchased Joe Abercrombie’s latest book, The Devils, and that Abercrombie will co-write the script with Cameron. Abercrombie is an acclaimed novelist and screenwriter, and author of the bestselling First Law books which have been published in over thirty languages. The Devils was published May 6 and was an instant number 1 Sunday Times bestseller in the UK. It also just entered the NYT bestseller list at number 5.
Cameron says “How do I describe The Devils? A sharply witty horror adventure? An epic battle between good and evil except most of the time you can’t tell which is which? A twisted, stylish, alt-universe middle-ages romp, where your best hope of survival is the monsters themselves? This is Joe Abercrombie in absolute peak form, opening up a whole new world and an ensemble of delicious new characters. The twists and turns come at a rollercoaster pace, and with Joe’s signature acerbic wit and style. The Devils showcases Joe’s jaundiced view of human nature, in all its dark, selfish glory, as told through some decidedly un-human characters. But of course, Joe always teases with the flickers of redemption that make it all worthwhile — and ultimately quite heartwrenching.”
He goes on to say “I’ve loved Joe’s writing for years, cherishing each new read, throughout the epic cycle of the First Law books, especially Best Served Cold (LOVE IT!) and the Age of Madness trilogy. But the freshness of the world and the characters in The Devils finally got me off my butt to buy one of his books and partner with him to bring it to the screen. I’m looking forward to the writing process with him, though I’m certain this adaptation will practically write itself because Joe writes very visually, almost in scenes, and with a very cinematic structure. I can’t wait to dig into this as I wind down on Avatar: Fire and Ash. It will be a joyful new challenge for me to bring these indelible characters to life.”
Abercrombie adds “James Cameron has been thrilling audiences, including me, by putting the impossible on film for over four decades. No one can balance mind-blowing action and spectacle with gut-wrenching personal stakes and story the way he does. I can’t think of anyone better to bring this weird and wonderful monster of a book to the screen.”
Posted on 6/5/25 at 12:59 pm to boxcarbarney
Is this a new series that requires no background reading of other series or books?
Posted on 6/5/25 at 1:54 pm to DukeSilver
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Is this a new series that requires no background reading of other series or books?
Yes
Posted on 6/5/25 at 3:14 pm to Loup
Similarly, I've read the The First Law trilogy and enjoyed it.
What's the next step that should be read after that?
What's the next step that should be read after that?
Posted on 6/5/25 at 3:32 pm to DukeSilver
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Similarly, I've read the The First Law trilogy and enjoyed it.
What's the next step that should be read after that?
There are three standalone novels (The Heroes, Red Country, and Best Served Cold) and then the Age of Madness trilogy. I'd read the standalones first in any order you feel like then the AOM.
Posted on 6/5/25 at 3:35 pm to DukeSilver
If you want more First Law universe, read the standalones Best Served Cold, The Heroes, and Red Country. If you still want more, the Age of Madness trilogy is after that.
Posted on 6/5/25 at 3:42 pm to Esquire
Good deal thanks.
Posted on 6/9/25 at 8:44 am to DukeSilver
Posted on 6/18/25 at 10:35 am to boxcarbarney
As one of the leaders of the Abercrombie fan club I'm kind of embarrassed how long it took me to finish this. Got into a week or two slump there this month but finally finished it last night.
What a great book, that was a very fun read and actually kind of glad I paced myself because it's a little better for my retention when I do that.
How I'd probably rank The Devils...
1. Baron. The dumplings stuff might have been my favorite parts of the books. Legit cracked me up.
2. Vigga. The good meat.
3. Balthazar. Really didn't care for him at all to start but by the end he was probably the most diverse character/had the most depth to him.
4. Jakob. Oooof. The top four are almost interchangeable depending on the chapter.
5. Brother Diaz. A priest having sex with a werewolf was an all time great moment. The internal dialogue
6. Alex.
7. Sunny. Looking forward to her character in book 2, I think she'll get better.
8. Baptiste.
On a Devils being made into a movie note I feel like they are either going to have to make Vigga a male (which I highly doubt they will do), or severely tone her character down. People just don't like that much a raunchy female character. Works great in the book and she's a great character but I feel like non book readers would despise her movie character if they made her true to form.
What a great book, that was a very fun read and actually kind of glad I paced myself because it's a little better for my retention when I do that.
How I'd probably rank The Devils...
1. Baron. The dumplings stuff might have been my favorite parts of the books. Legit cracked me up.
2. Vigga. The good meat.
3. Balthazar. Really didn't care for him at all to start but by the end he was probably the most diverse character/had the most depth to him.
4. Jakob. Oooof. The top four are almost interchangeable depending on the chapter.
5. Brother Diaz. A priest having sex with a werewolf was an all time great moment. The internal dialogue
6. Alex.
7. Sunny. Looking forward to her character in book 2, I think she'll get better.
8. Baptiste.
On a Devils being made into a movie note I feel like they are either going to have to make Vigga a male (which I highly doubt they will do), or severely tone her character down. People just don't like that much a raunchy female character. Works great in the book and she's a great character but I feel like non book readers would despise her movie character if they made her true to form.
Posted on 8/6/25 at 9:01 am to iwyLSUiwy
Finished it last night.
Typical enjoyable Abercrombie book. The last chapter was interesting - looks like the church has found their new Diaz and Baptiste to run the Chapel of Holy Expediency.
I think the Baron is my favorite character, though he'd disappear for chapters and just reappear at the right time.
In my head I pictured Vigga to look like Brianne of Tarth from Game of Thrones.
Balthazar embracing the young pope as the reincarnation of the Saviour, only to be shackled and thrown into a cell anyway was a great twist.
Typical enjoyable Abercrombie book. The last chapter was interesting - looks like the church has found their new Diaz and Baptiste to run the Chapel of Holy Expediency.
I think the Baron is my favorite character, though he'd disappear for chapters and just reappear at the right time.
In my head I pictured Vigga to look like Brianne of Tarth from Game of Thrones.
Balthazar embracing the young pope as the reincarnation of the Saviour, only to be shackled and thrown into a cell anyway was a great twist.
Posted on 9/2/25 at 11:54 am to iwyLSUiwy
*SPOILERS*
I finished yesterday. It took me a while to get into it, and I did kind of have to force myself to continue since I hate not finishing books. I will admit that the story came around and I thought it was interesting how Alex revealed she stole the original Alex's identity. The reveal of Michael being the bad guy was pretty obvious, especially when she was crowned with so much of the book left. If I had to choose I'd say I probably liked Vigga and Baron the most.
I'll probably continue with the series, but I did prefer The Blade Itself to this one. I'll pick up the next one in that series pretty soon.
I finished yesterday. It took me a while to get into it, and I did kind of have to force myself to continue since I hate not finishing books. I will admit that the story came around and I thought it was interesting how Alex revealed she stole the original Alex's identity. The reveal of Michael being the bad guy was pretty obvious, especially when she was crowned with so much of the book left. If I had to choose I'd say I probably liked Vigga and Baron the most.
I'll probably continue with the series, but I did prefer The Blade Itself to this one. I'll pick up the next one in that series pretty soon.
Posted on 10/3/25 at 2:56 pm to boxcarbarney
Just finally started this book three days ago, doing the audio book. This is awesome! Love the dialogue and love the narrator. Same guy who did the First Law books but I’m liking this book more, so far. I’m about four hours in.
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