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The Blade Itself
Book • 2001
The Blade Itself is the first book in the First Law trilogy by Joe Abercrombie.
It follows multiple characters, primarily Logen Ninefingers, a northern barbarian trying to leave his dark past behind; Captain Jezal dan Luthar, a nobleman and skilled swordsman; and Inquisitor Glokta, a crippled former warrior turned torturer.
The story is set in a world where war is looming, and the characters are embroiled in murderous conspiracies, old scores, and the blurred lines between heroism and villainy.
The book is known for its dark humor, vivid battle scenes, and complex character development, setting the stage for the rest of the trilogy.
It follows multiple characters, primarily Logen Ninefingers, a northern barbarian trying to leave his dark past behind; Captain Jezal dan Luthar, a nobleman and skilled swordsman; and Inquisitor Glokta, a crippled former warrior turned torturer.
The story is set in a world where war is looming, and the characters are embroiled in murderous conspiracies, old scores, and the blurred lines between heroism and villainy.
The book is known for its dark humor, vivid battle scenes, and complex character development, setting the stage for the rest of the trilogy.
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Mentioned by Philip-Neri Reese as a significant author in the grimdark fantasy subgenre.
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