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"It amazes how Joe Abercrombie can create such varied and engaging characters. I love the ragtag group dynamic, and the perspective shifts are a welcome change of pace. The book has the same oregon trail-esque DNA from "Before they are hanged" and honestly I am here for it. My only complaint is the lackluster purpose of the journey, it is not very exciting, but in this case the journey is better than the destination." — Mar 03, 2026 12:01AM
"It amazes how Joe Abercrombie can create such varied and engaging characters. I love the ragtag group dynamic, and the perspective shifts are a welcome change of pace. The book has the same oregon trail-esque DNA from "Before they are hanged" and honestly I am here for it. My only complaint is the lackluster purpose of the journey, it is not very exciting, but in this case the journey is better than the destination." — Mar 03, 2026 12:01AM
“You should laugh every moment you live, for you'll find it decidedly difficult afterwards.”
― Best Served Cold
― Best Served Cold
“Sometimes men change for the better. Sometimes men change for the worse. And often, very often, given time and opportunity . . .’ He waved his flask around for a moment, then shrugged. ‘They change back.”
― Best Served Cold
― Best Served Cold
“Once you've got a task to do, it's better to do it than live with the fear of it.”
― The Blade Itself
― The Blade Itself
“We should forgive our enemies, but not before they are hanged.”
― Before They Are Hanged
― Before They Are Hanged
“I have learned all kinds of things from my many mistakes. The one thing I never learn is to stop making them.”
― Last Argument of Kings
― Last Argument of Kings
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