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The audible is AMAZING!

All I've heard from this trilogy is positive stuff. Really need to get down to reading it this year!

This is my favorite series and to any new readers I would advice 2 things: 1. Get the audiobook - Steven. Pacey's (the narrator) portrayal of the characters in the pages make the books even better. 2. Don't skip the standalone books- They are set after the first trilogy and they are considered by a lot of readers to be even better than the first trilogy. (They are that good.)

Damn, second day of 2021 and The Blade Itself is complete!! Say one thing about Christian from LiD, say he delivers. I knew you would love Joe Abercrombie. His humour and dialogues are on next level. Would love to watch a spoiler talk video.

Yep I loved this book as well. I love Abercrombie's witty way of writing, inserting jokes where appropriate and quotes that are dedicated for the characters ("you have to be realistic about these things" for Logen and "stairs my old enemy" for Glokta). Even though there isn't a decided plot established, this book really serves its purpose to introduce the characters, main nations, setting, etc. and I'm sure I'll see more of plot stuff in the next book (haven't read it yet). As for the characters, they are absolutely lovable, especially Glokta, which I agree with you, that he is probably one of the best fantasy characters out there, never thought I could be so emotionally invested in a character. Great vid and keep it up!

i'm enjoying this book sooooo much, the humour is elite and omg glokta is easily my fave character rn (giselle's inner dialogue is hilarioussss) i'd love to see your spoiler thoughts for when im finished!

Before i started this book i had heard that joe was the "lord grimdark" and that there was very little plot in it. I was a little disappointed as i was reading it i didn't really see why he was considered the "lord grimdark" i mean it was pretty grim don't get me wrong i was just expecting more, then when i got to the end i was like ok yeah i totally get the "lord grimdark" now this guy is awesome. I am also not sure why people say there is no plot i mean it is obviously much more character focused but i still thought the plot was great. I also was not expecting to laugh so much every character says or does something that kept making me laugh. My fav character was Ferro she is awesome. Looking forward to more First Law videos.

I got about 30% into the book and haven’t touched it in about 2 weeks because I just had no idea what was going on or what the main point to any of it was. I tried looking everywhere for some type of explanation of what the book is about and this is the first and only video that’s done that perfectly. Thank you!

I just ordered the trilogy yesterday! Can't wait to dive in. Just want to say I'm really enjoying your channel bro. I bet you're going to grow fast.

You just convinced me to start reading this book. A lot of people have said really good things about this book but no ones ever really gone beyond it has good characters and it’s like game of thrones. You pitched this very well.

Yesssss. I get up and cheer whenever I get a Glokta chapter. Love Ninefingers. Not so crazy on Luthar (though to be fair, we are supposed to hate him). And what is going on with Bayaz? I can’t figure him out and I love that.

Joe Abercrombie is truly a genius when it comes to character, and he just. keeps. getting. better. with every book. ❤️

What I really want to see would be a discussion of Abercrombies work as postmodern art. I really like how the characters themselves are in dialogue with fiction and storytelling. For instance Logen reaches the wizards tower and when the wizard asks if he'd like to know how the book is going to play out, he says no. He's a postmodern protagonist who struggles with the Absurd and is cripplingly aware of his own flaws, yet must continue down the road of life despite it's muddy choices. In book two Abercrombie introduces a colonial setting that reads almost like a modern Heart of Darkness, and those that have finished book two will know that it ends with a twist that is oh so existential.

Dude im so happy you are enjoying this series. The Bloody Nine was the inspiration for my gaming channel (I play For Honor so it works). My favorite series of all time by far

I am so not ready for this kind of brutality in a book right now. We are HEALING, man! And can we talk about your video quality? You've been at this for only a couple months and your channel is already *chefs kiss* pro quality. Background, lighting, transitions, music, your calm and coherent demeanor. *gentle applause* You make me want to read the book despite the harsher content.

Joe Abercrombie is is Awesome!!!👍😀👍

Loved this video man! Abercrombie is my favorite current author. The trilogy and rest of the series gets better with each book. Cheers!

“I’ve missed the darkness...” Two days out of 2020 and you already are looking for something grim?? LoL

I also loved this book too, I have finished it last week, and I also adore the charcters like I have seldom before. I agree to you on every point, but the world and the politics behind it are also really important, you can trust no one and everyone is kinda curropt. I can't wait to read the next one!

First law. The gentleman bastards. Are two of my favorite series. First law kicksass.

I Love this guys work, and I'm glad you've gotten into this series. Abercrombie does such amazing character work, and his humor is so great. I adore this trilogy, although my favorite book by him is Best Served Cold, the first stand alone after the original trilogy. Can't wait to see what you think of the trilogy as a whole.

I just finished the third book today!!!!! If you enjoyed this book it only goes up from here in my opinion. looking forward to seeing your opinions going forward 😁👌

Your excitement about this book makes me want to start the series immediately.

yesss can't wait to read this!! This is on my tbr for this month so I'll come back to this vid when I'm done (I know this is spoiler free but I want to know as little as possible)

Haha did not expect this so soon, you really tore through the book! Interesting point about your introduction to fantasy being grim dark and wanting to go back to that, I started with ASoIAF then went WoT and Cosmere. This makes me want to revisit the genre!

R.I.P. Stone-shitter. 😂 You never had a chance.

Say one thing for Lost In Discovery, say he’s a fast reader.

I'm 180 pages in, everytime I sit down and read it, it's thoroughly enjoyable. But those times gets a bit far between, since I don't have that plot, that needs resolving, to draw me in, yet. But I think I will get there over the next few chapters! Glokta is the best character, if the whole book was just about him I would have read it in 2 sittings. You have to catch yourself from trying to taste your own gums when Abercrombie describes the wicked teeth he has. Cheers!

Yes please!, a spoiler filled discussion. I read this book a few years ago, but plan to tackle Before they are hanged as soon as I finish Rhythm of War. It will be good some kind of refresher of what happened :D

I've been looking forward to your reactions to this series. I've read through them a couple times (including the sequel books). Glokta and Ferro are definitely some of my favorite characters

I’m sold! 😂 I just finished a book this afternoon and I was looking what to read next 🙂

I suggest Blood Song book. I think you will like it.

Man, just hearing this enthusiasm brings me back! I know there are folks in the comments who read the original trilogy, but never read RED COUNTRY. And if you havent, do yourself a favor and DO IT :D The standalones are absolutely an amazing continuation of the world. Even moreso than the "sequel" trilogy.

I’ve only read the first book in the trilogy but this is making me want to pick up the next one soon! I’d love a spoilery review for The Blade Itself (and the whole trilogy when you finish!)

Great review - I just started reading it myself, so good timing with the video :) A spoiler review would be cool!

Sounds cool, I will read this series this year. Hopefully my bro will get it for me on my birthday. Edit: Wow, you're a very fast reader! I have never read a book in only two days 🤭

Love your content and I am so glad you picked up Joe Abercrombie. He is excellent. I hope that you power through all of his works. His latest trilogy is fan-fucking-tastic. Enjoy! And I am excited to see more of your content! Subbed and Liked.

You loved The Blade Itself because you are realistic about these things.

People don't talk about this book enough, it really hits the perfect mix of reality and fantasy for me

You have to read the black company

well you must be realistic about these things. Logen nine fingers the Bloody Nine is my favorite character. and shame on that fucking prophets and magi

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