Last Argument Of Kings (Gollancz)
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Release date: 2008-03-20
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Author: Joe Abercrombie
Fantasy
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Last Argument Of Kings (Gollancz)
Date undefinedIn the end, there are few books that are as powerful as The Last Argument of Kings.
Deep, complex characters, far and beyond the black and white tropes one sees in the genre today are in these pages. A poignant sense of realism clashing with an uplifting sense of idealism and fantasy defines the conflict of each character. Deep questions, "such as can we change who are?", are posed, the answers left to the readers.
Follow a complex plot, full of twists and reversals of perceptions, with the most intricate characters and evocative imagery, and arrive at a powerful conclusion -- that is The Last Argument of Kings.
Last Argument Of Kings (Gollancz)
Date undefinedI think the thing I enjoyed most about this book (and the series in general) is that there really aren't any characters that you would classify as "good" or "bad". Like in real life, everyone is a mix of both.
On the whole, this is a rather Machiavellian tale that I really enjoyed. The dialogue was very good and the problems the characters faced were believable as were their solutions.
Last Argument Of Kings (Gollancz)
Date undefinedBook three of the trilogy continues the fast pace of this gripping (if somewhat violent) story. The characters are developed and matured: certainly by Book 3 their natures are well understood, but the unpredictability of key characters remains to keep the reader on his/her toes. There are twists and turns enough to keep anyone enthralled. A ripping yarn!
