Thursday, May 26, 2011

Finished Reading Before They Are Hanged

I think this is the fastest I've ever read any book. Which says a lot about the quality of writing of the book and my interest in it. The motley crew of people from the last book are on a journey in this book. Bayaz, Logen Ninefingers, Jezal, Ferro, Quai, and Brother Longfoot. They are looking for something called "The Seed" which is located at the "End of the World", which is a place. So far so good. The character of Superior Glokta takes a strong boost in this book. He bribes, swindles, and cheats his way through a town under siege and of course, we get introduced to one of my favorite characters created by Joe Abercrombie, Nicomo Cosca. Cosca is a bastard, and he is my favorite bastard. His is one character that is developed fully in "Best Served Cold" and its a joy reading about him.

All said, the book is very fast, very fun and very recommended. Be sure to read "The Blade Itself" before starting this one and keep "The Argument Of Kings" handy once you finish this one.

Cheers!

Saturday, May 21, 2011

Just Finished Reading The Blade Itself

Lot has been said about The First Law trilogy by Joe Abercrombie. I was bit late on the scene, but as they say, better late than never. I really enjoyed reading  The Blade Itself. The book is a fast read. It's violent. The characters are created with extreme attention to detail. There are backstories that will be explored in coming books and there is, in all, too much to handle. This is an amazing read and anyone who likes reading good books should check this out, whether you like epic fantasy or not. A good book is a good book and this book is one of those.

Logen Ninefingers, Inquisitor Glokta, Jezal dan Luthar and First of the Magi Bayaz. Great characters, great execution, superbly told.

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Book Review : Best Served Cold - Joe Abercrombie

Revenge is a dish best served cold. A good maxim to live by. And surely, Joe Abercrombie's Best Served Cold fits the maxim as best as it can.


Monza Murcatto is a mercenary, betrayed and broken by her employer and now she is on the path to revenge. She gathers a crew of killers, some new acquittance, some from her old mercenary life. The parts where the books shines are the characters. We have Caul Shivers, a northman in a new land, looking be a good man. We have Friendly, a character I liked most in the book, who is obsessed with numbers and counting things. He is also a murderer without remorse. Then, we have Nicomo Cosca, who probably deserves a book of his own. His character is colorful as colorful can be. He is witty, sharp and a complete asshole. Brilliantly written. And there is Morveer, master poisoner with his own brand of superiority complex.


The story has plenty of twists and turns. Its fast and there are no moments where you feel you can take a breather. I read the book on my iPhone and it was a brilliant read. It kept me awake, it made me wake up early and I read it in record time.


An amazing read.