joe abercrombie

Do you remember the House of the Maker from Abercrombie's First Law books? It's main hall is described as a huge hall with a map of the world engraved in metal in the floor. Above it several metal rings are magically floating and twisting, with a demonic stone (The Seed) suspended in between...

WARNING! SPOILERS! DISCUSSION ONLY FOR THOSE WHO HAVE READ THE BOOK! YES, SPOILERS! One of the implied themes of BSC is that Monza's quest for revenge results in far more death and destruction than intended - to the point of plunging Styria back into war just when it seemed to be on...

I was ... cynical ... that minor characters from the First Law trilogy might spoil my enjoyment of it. However, I can safely say anything but, and if anyone wants a good quick introduction to Joe Abercrombie, then Best Served Cold is definitely it. :) However, I haven't read "The Heroes"...

Which actors do you think would best play his amazing characters? Nicomo Cosca - Gary Oldman. Not long ago I saw the episode of Friends that he is in as a drunken actor. In my opinion he would be a great Cosca, give him a waxed moustache and a neck rash. Perfect. Rudd Threetrees - James...

Joe's new novel. Any ideas on what it could be about? I'm hopeing for a new Main. Ferro should get a mention, at least as a minor character, and it should be based in the south. And obviously Logen has to return!

Discussion of the First Law trilogy: DON'T read unless you've already finished: The Blade Itself Before they are Hanged, Last Argument of Kings A point about the characters that was not so apparent in the first book, but blindingly obvious by the end of the third: there were no heroes -...

Now, far be it from me to blast a fellow writer. I am curious to hear peoples' opinions on his work. I have read the First Law Trilogy. I enjoyed it as it was fun vibrant and full of life. I looked forward to the Best Cold Served. I finished it, it was a slog. I did not find the writing to be...

Hey all, I'm reading the First Law trilogy right now and I was just looking around online at Joe's other books and saw that Best Serve Cold and Heroes was out. Can anyone tell me if those two books have anything to do with the First Law Trilogy and if so, what time are they set in? I'm just...

Hey, I was at Waterstones yesterday, and Abercrombie will sign The Heroes (hardcover, half-priced !) on Wednsday: WATERSTONE'S LIVERPOOL ONE Wednesday, 2 February 2011, 12:30PM Other dates and locations for...

After tiring of all the never-ending volume-after-volume works-in-progress-out there, I'm looking for a short, COMPLETED fantasy series to read. Does Abercrombie's first series of 3 books fall into this category? If it does I'll be picking it up soon! I've heard a lot of good things about it. I...

I forgot he had his own section here now! Anyway, I saw Joe on Saturday at BristolCon. Already posted in that thread, but here tis again: As well as that, he said his favourite SFF authors were George RR Martin, Tolkien, Le Guin, and Moorcock. He also said that he wants his next book to be...

I was wondering if anyone here would know the difference between the UK and US editions of the First Law trilogy by Joe Abercrombie. The site I wish to order from has both versions of each book, and the only difference I can easily see is that the UK editions have a higher page count. I dont...

A review of Joe Abercrombie's new novel:

A list of his published works The First Law Trilogy The Blade Itself (May 2006) Before They Are Hanged (March 2007) Last Argument of Kings (March 2008) Standalone works 1. Best Served Cold (June 2009) 2.The Heroes( Jan 2011) 3. Red Country (2012) YA Fiction: 1. Half a King (2014) 2...

Well hello there. How are you doing? All well? Some weather we're having, huh? A tad too hot for my taste, though. So what else has been going on? Job okay? Moving onwards and upwards? Straddling the pink-slip line? Well, take care, then. Please give my regards to the family. Oh, by the way...

I just recently finished the first book in this series and was totally blown away by the writing style, the deep, dark, secretive characters and the pure lack of a coherent plot. That did not bother me in the least because I wanted to see what happens to the characters, only at the end on the...

Did anyone else feel that The First Law Trilogy by Joe Abercrombie felt as though it left many questions unanswered and very much open to other ways of following up on the main characters? Even slightly disappointed? Inquistor Glokta, Jezal dan Luthar, Logen Ninefingers, The Dogman, and...

Alrighty - the next book in Joe's litany has been named. A book called The Heroes. Although it is listed for release in the distant 2011 - I wondered if you'd like to pitch in with any speculation and wish fulfillment for Characters 'n' stuff? Ady

I picked up The First Law Trilogy a couple of weeks ago and am half way through book 2. All I can say is that this series goes right to the top of my "must read" collection. There is just something about the story line and the writing that draws you in and makes the books very difficult to put...

Just finished the First Law trilogy, ordered his next book. Then I'll have run out. :-( Its grim, and big, but very human and doesn't take itself too seriously. It is a serious story, but Sand dan Glockta's little thoughts about the rest of the world, and those wonderful moments when West...