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The First Law: SPOILER TALK - The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie 

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This episode of Mike's Book Reviews begins his journey into the world of Joe Abercrombie's "grimdark" fantasy tale The First Law. This is a full spoiler review for The Blade Itself, so use caution if you've not read the story yet.
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@carnissa
@carnissa 4 года назад
“If Glokta could torture any one man, any one at all, it would surely have been the man who invented stairs."
@areallyboredguy5825
@areallyboredguy5825 3 года назад
Click!, tap, pain..
@charlesburge2564
@charlesburge2564 Год назад
@@areallyboredguy5825 that was the rhythm of his walking
@matguerra333
@matguerra333 Год назад
Yea, one of the thousand great lines ever. What a masterpiece.
@stsscodok9889
@stsscodok9889 4 года назад
Just finished this yesterday and it was SO GOOD!! Can't wait to start book 2 this afternoon!
@mikesbookreviews
@mikesbookreviews 4 года назад
I wish I could switch minds with you and experience it for the first time again.
@BrendonPatrickWatts
@BrendonPatrickWatts 5 лет назад
I think im the only one who's favorite character in this series is Jezal.
@mikesbookreviews
@mikesbookreviews 5 лет назад
I like him a lot, which is why his ending really hurt.
@thebrainpimp7087
@thebrainpimp7087 5 лет назад
Yes. Yes you are
@stephenbarrett8861
@stephenbarrett8861 4 года назад
Harding Grim
@meris8486
@meris8486 4 года назад
Jezal has some great moments in Last Argument Of Kings. But I really enjoyed how pathetic he was in Blade Itself and then his growth in Before They Are Hanged. His scenes with Logen were good and we got to know Ninefingers in a new way.
@ihearttoread
@ihearttoread 4 года назад
He's my favourite! I love that he's a pompous ass haha
@OwenL2020
@OwenL2020 9 месяцев назад
Suffering through gout myself, I empathize with Glokta. Being in constant pain makes one very ornery. You get resentful for not being able to do simple things..like climb stairs.
@ellisjackson5083
@ellisjackson5083 Год назад
I just finished this book, and I really enjoyed it. This was the first fantasy read for me. I see why folks like this genre
@LPChipi
@LPChipi Год назад
I love Glokta so much because we've seen that character a million times, but always from the other side. The creepy torturer is common, but never as a POV. Because it is such a familiar character you can easily picture the POV of the people he is torturing.
@lucasacosta2104
@lucasacosta2104 2 месяца назад
I figure Glokta as if Illyn Payne from ASOIAF was a main POV character
@Ulmo90
@Ulmo90 4 года назад
The blade itself was great, thank you for recommending it Mike! One of the most different, most brutal and funniest fantasy books I've ever read
@Slayereyez
@Slayereyez 3 года назад
I love the dog man. "And the dogman just sat there and though how things used to be different " all the named men are great characters.
@Nothingeverything192
@Nothingeverything192 2 года назад
Dogman did not like this comment
@rosseller2045
@rosseller2045 5 лет назад
Just finished this one, great review as always! I enjoyed the characters, but the book was definitely a intro book to the series. I didnt feel like there was ever really a plot to the book, just a bunch of intros and character building. Looking forward to the next 2!
@mikesbookreviews
@mikesbookreviews 5 лет назад
I noticed that upon re-reading. They really do stay in one place the whole book. Lots of travel upcoming. Enjoy!
@zeroone9992
@zeroone9992 Год назад
I really loved the Dialogue in this book. In a lot of fantasy series like GOT, all the characters are incredibly articulate and hardly ever misspeak. It actually made me feel like a dumbass when I stumbled over a word. But in this there are entire chapters where Jezal mostly says "Er..." People actually stutter and try to find the right words in this book. Not every line they say is perfectly said, and the characters talk like real people. I think Black Dow was like "Fuck yourself!" When he attacked some of Bethod's men.
@Merrick
@Merrick 4 года назад
Definitely a set-up novel, especially for character acts, except for Logen. Ended at a weird point for me. Logen is awesome, love him, JA did some real heavy lifting with Logen in the first few times we see him, really really well done. A lot to commend in this book; humour, decent action (the Contest was disappointing for me) some surprises (Logen's warp spasm, West's assault), the characters are probably the strongest aspect, love hate sympathize despise, so good. The mini funeral when the Weakest returns to the mud, damn that was emotional. Really enjoyed this, 8.9462 out of 10, finished this today and I think I'm going to go crack book 2 right now. take care Mike, stay safe, thanks for the rec on this one, so worth it
@mikesbookreviews
@mikesbookreviews 4 года назад
West was the one that really shocked me in this book. Just...ugh.
@briangallagher3106
@briangallagher3106 2 года назад
Callum West was such a legend in this trilogy.
@jamespringle7408
@jamespringle7408 2 года назад
Love these spoiler talks after finishing a book.
@ksedis544
@ksedis544 4 года назад
Jezal and Logen was by far my favourites, got me trough this book. The thought of a Tournament coming up helped me too.
@jasonvassos
@jasonvassos 4 года назад
Great review, Glokta's my favorite too.
@mikesbookreviews
@mikesbookreviews 4 года назад
The older I get, the more of a role model he is.
@gasjet2000
@gasjet2000 5 лет назад
I recommend Abercrombie,s books frequently, and usually just get a familiar shrug. A good half of me wishes he would get more exposure, but another good half revels in the big secret that is The First Law trilogy. These books are so good, and ready made for adaptation, I can t help but think it's only a matter of time before HBO or FX make these books a big series. Right now I like keeping them close to the chest.
@mikesbookreviews
@mikesbookreviews 5 лет назад
I totally understand how you feel. I remember 15 years ago or so where I wished I had one damn person to talk to about ASOIAF and no one had even heard of it. Now I wish it could go back to "my secret little thing." I have gotten a couple dozen to read TFL though, so it balances out. Plus the Reddit group is really cool.
@christpower5402
@christpower5402 4 года назад
I really hope that it becomes a film series. But I also really like the Shattered seas series. I hope he expands on that as well.
@m.k.8352
@m.k.8352 4 года назад
And additional to that, its complitly plausible, its about very unique heros, very deep chacterisations and a big world. The magical system is very small and whoever uses it, has to pay his price for that. Why Ferro: She has demon blood and so she can touch the "rock" from the other side and no one else can. The first law is not like Game of Thrones, that has left the viewers with a lot of open questions and unplausible plots and also plotholes. And its definitly not like Harry Potter, a ultra superhero, that is never wrong and wins absolutly every conflict with magic without costs. And the books do definitly not end with the sentence "And all was well" (Harry Potter).
@UnsoberIdiot
@UnsoberIdiot 2 года назад
@@mikesbookreviews Song of Ice and Fire is trash tho. Yeah it's got loads of characters and a big world, but it's still trash. It's food, sex, food, gore, food, murder, food, death, and more food.
@brontosa5351
@brontosa5351 2 года назад
@@UnsoberIdiot Is that not the definition of fantasy? Lol
@demidrek-heyward
@demidrek-heyward 4 года назад
best content on youtube. Love the intro reading from the book. Great ambient music!
@mikesbookreviews
@mikesbookreviews 4 года назад
Glad you enjoy it!
@corywinterberg8764
@corywinterberg8764 4 года назад
Brother Longfoot is obviously the best character
@callum7081
@callum7081 3 года назад
Under appreciated for sure
@RalphNC09
@RalphNC09 3 года назад
Dude when I read his chapter title I was like "this sounds like the title of a play"
@cameronf5647
@cameronf5647 2 года назад
I, Brother Longfoot, agree with you
@Gatordad1717
@Gatordad1717 2 года назад
Nah he drives me nuts lol
@pip5188
@pip5188 2 года назад
You either love him or hate him
@CommonCentzFGC
@CommonCentzFGC 2 года назад
Just finished this first book. Best book I've read in years and wouldn't have ever thought about it unless I watched your video on why I should read it. Many thanks to you my man many thanks
@zerohero6602
@zerohero6602 5 лет назад
Always enjoy your videos. This review was thorough and to the point, well done. I just finished this audio book. So I have a bit of a different view of characters due to the narration. Great characters to follow on this journey. Really excited for book 2. You have a great channel, I hope you grow!
@mikesbookreviews
@mikesbookreviews 5 лет назад
Thanks a ton for the kind words and for commenting. Glad you're diving into the series. There's nothing else like it.
@nagamata
@nagamata Год назад
The Dogman became my favorite character in the series pretty f*ckin fast! A whole comedy series could be solely based around the shenanigans of the Dogman, Thunderhead, and Black Dow.
@totallysick88able
@totallysick88able 3 года назад
I tried to read this about 3 years ago and DNF for some reason. Decided to try again just recently and I’m Obsessed now. Lesson I learned is if your not enjoying a book, you should try it again at another stage in your life and your opinion could flip.
@knightrix21
@knightrix21 2 года назад
Im currently reading Book 1 im at page 90 and the book kinda boring and slow should i finish it? Will it get interesting as i read it?
@totallysick88able
@totallysick88able 2 года назад
@@knightrix21 I think that’s why I gave up the first time I tried to read it but I’m really glad I went back and finished it. I felt just like you do now but the story dose pick up and things get really interesting and intense. Book one is just laying the foundation, book two things are really heating up and book three will blow your mind and trust me, you’ll wish it didn’t end.
@kevins4254
@kevins4254 5 лет назад
Just finished The Blade Itself a couple days ago. Great characters in this book. I’m anxious to see where Abercrombie goes with the story. Next book is already on order!!
@mikesbookreviews
@mikesbookreviews 5 лет назад
Kevin S Glad you’re enjoying it. You’ll be happy to know it only gets better.
@PnutButtaJllyMan
@PnutButtaJllyMan 4 года назад
Just finished. Call me impressed. Excited to read book number 2. Thank you for the recommendation sir.
@mikesbookreviews
@mikesbookreviews 4 года назад
Glad you enjoyed it!
@sj-hughes3989
@sj-hughes3989 5 лет назад
Just finished this, glotka, logen and even jezal are awesome in there own respects. Loved it
@mikesbookreviews
@mikesbookreviews 5 лет назад
And they only get better.
@nicholasgerdak1672
@nicholasgerdak1672 4 года назад
Same! Finished 20 minutes ago and as a young man I can’t lie, I love Jezal. He’s not sure what his true purpose is other than women and glory! But he’s hilarious to follow
@turtleanton6539
@turtleanton6539 3 года назад
For sure
@paragon1782
@paragon1782 Год назад
Why did you like jezal?
@nearzero12
@nearzero12 3 года назад
"why do I do this?"
@mikesbookreviews
@mikesbookreviews 3 года назад
Those damn stairs, am I right?
@nearzero12
@nearzero12 3 года назад
@@mikesbookreviews Those stairs, but the guy who invented chairs, that guy could be a king!
@UnsoberIdiot
@UnsoberIdiot 2 года назад
Stairs. Fucking god damn stairs. Nothing contains greater evil than GOD. DAMN. FUCKING. STAIRS.
@rp-lopez
@rp-lopez Год назад
I'm pretty sure I remember reading something about Ferro being able to carry the seed. So in terms of why she's special and why bayaz recruited her I think this is at least one thing that's been hinted that. Just acquired books 2+3 so I'm excited to see where it goes
@ahojahojish
@ahojahojish 3 года назад
My favourite character has to be Logen. Badass but also very tragical character (Jezal maybe is even more tragical in the end...but unlike Logen he isnt badass :D) . He just wants to change and have peace, but death always follows him wherever he goes. I think in the end he realizes he will never change no matter how much he tries. And that scene with Tul Duru just broke my heart man.
@cellfish1047
@cellfish1047 5 лет назад
glad you found this series....also glad I did. Sand dan Glokta, Logen, Bayaz, Jezal, the Eaters, Mamun, this was an amazing series...You'd like the standalones, Best Served Cold, Red Country, The Heroes...all of those have reference points in this trilogy. Welcome to the fold, brother
@mikesbookreviews
@mikesbookreviews 5 лет назад
Thanks! Planning to read the stand alones and Sharp Ends before A Little Hatred comes out this fall.
@kmsharley75
@kmsharley75 5 лет назад
#1 Mastodon hell yeah! #2 $23.99 on Amazon for the entire trilogy,jump all over it right?
@mikesbookreviews
@mikesbookreviews 5 лет назад
1) \m/ 2) Heck yeah. I think I paid that much for each individual hardcover.
@dylanbivins847
@dylanbivins847 4 года назад
That's a very good deal! I paid $60 total for all 3 in paperback.
@bloodynine9017
@bloodynine9017 3 года назад
Definitely the best booktuber 💪🏻, after all you have to be realistic.
@matguerra333
@matguerra333 Год назад
I think His 2nd book, "The Trouble with Peace" from the other trilogy is in my top 3 books of ALL TIME.
@TheDanskMagnus
@TheDanskMagnus Год назад
Glokta's inner monologues are very Richard III Shakespeare...I mean that as a compliment.
@GeekofMordor
@GeekofMordor Год назад
Nice shirt. Mastodon rocks 🎸
@turtleanton6539
@turtleanton6539 4 года назад
Glokta is great ofc, but also Logen.
@adammitchell6884
@adammitchell6884 4 года назад
I am still reading through the last book in the series, so this might change, but you might actually be underselling Glokta. For my money he might be the most original and morally complex character since McCarthy’s Chigurh, though obviously different in many ways.
@adammalone2909
@adammalone2909 3 года назад
Bro, I'm so happy for you. Booktube was missing a relatable male presence, been following for years. Now you are getting to interview these authors? Haha, fuck yeah. Cheers, bro!
@mikesbookreviews
@mikesbookreviews 3 года назад
Ha! Thanks, my man.
@farhad_s
@farhad_s 3 года назад
Just finished this book, and I can finally start watching these videos!
@bououdenahmed779
@bououdenahmed779 4 года назад
Alright i just found ur channel and i really really like the introductions u make the quotes and background music and the narration.. U just earn a new subscriber
@mikesbookreviews
@mikesbookreviews 4 года назад
Thanks! Looking forward the discussion.
@turtleanton6539
@turtleanton6539 4 года назад
This sounds REAL interesting
@mikesbookreviews
@mikesbookreviews 4 года назад
It's such a great series.
@77thass
@77thass Год назад
Where have I been? I read some fantasy back in high school, then was distracted with college and the college life. After establishing my career and getting married I felt a longing to return to reading some fantasy books. I stumbled upon Game of Thrones/ASOIAF back in 2009-2010. I read all those books and was enslaved Sunday nights to watch the latest episode. That seemed to have satisfied my fantasy itch. Last fall I felt that itch return and decided to see what was happening in the fantasy realm and stumbled across your channel. Needless to say, the First Law trilogy seemed pretty high on your list of recommendations. I gave it a try, I loved it. It took me about 2 months to get through all 3 books during the holiday season. Now I'm reading the Faithful and the Fallen series and I am completely blown away. My TBR has over 30 books and these are mostly book #1 for a larger series. I feel so far behind but thankfully not left behind. Thanks!
@marktween7629
@marktween7629 Месяц назад
Just finished the book, OMG, I feel in love with the main characters through there flaws and development
@teresaharris-travelbybooks5564
At the beginning of 2022, someone on YT recommended this series to me and I'd have to say that The Blade Itself is my favorite book of this years' reading. I've now started reading Red Country. Logan and the Dogman are ultimately my favorite characters. I came to hate Bayaz, but that only comes out in later books. I bet Jezal is what Glotka was like; when Glotka was a younger man. My favorite quotes: " you've got to be realistic about these things" and " better to do it, than live with the fear of it."
@Lester.M
@Lester.M 3 года назад
Huge Mastodon fan! Epic songs. (Blood Mountain is my favorite album from them.) Just finished “The Blade Itself” and looking to see what other people think. Sub 👍🏻
@jaredschmidt8440
@jaredschmidt8440 10 месяцев назад
“The Firth Law Ith the betht!!” - Practical Frost’s Bookish Inquisition
@brightyell0wgun
@brightyell0wgun Год назад
I just finished this book today and I don't know why it took me so long to finally get to it. I absolutely LOVED it and can't wait to read the rest of the series!!
@nicolasacosta1673
@nicolasacosta1673 4 месяца назад
Imo I felt a strong friendship blossoming between Jezal and Glokta at the end and their last conversation felt hopeful seeing that Glokta is going to try his best to help Jezal make the kingdom better. I thought their conversation was the most hopeful/nice thing about the ending.
@oussamabsn5016
@oussamabsn5016 2 года назад
Ferro is my favorite. Stubborn, painless, and quick. Heavy pink bastard ! 😂
@adityadandekar2598
@adityadandekar2598 4 года назад
Loved the book!!! It was so fresh and new. I'm glad I read it. Thanks for your recommendation! Cant wait to start book 2... P.S -.Mastadon 🤘
@mikesbookreviews
@mikesbookreviews 4 года назад
Glad you enjoyed it
@jnbfilm56
@jnbfilm56 2 года назад
I wish this boks were easier to get here in Colombia, sounds really interesting and fun! The only book by him I've seen in physical is A little hatred, and its not exactly cheap. Are Fantasy books like this are expensive there as here?
@BooksNGuns
@BooksNGuns 4 года назад
This is my first book by him and two thinks stuck out to me. 1. There's no plot. 2. Such witty conversations between characters.
@knightrix21
@knightrix21 2 года назад
Im currently reading Book 1 im at page 90 and the book kinda boring and slow should i finish it? Will it get interesting as i read it?
@akshayreads2398
@akshayreads2398 Год назад
I just finished the blad itself and the first thing I recommended was these video
@hsaungaye9662
@hsaungaye9662 Год назад
True statement: glockta can beat darth Vader if he joins the sith
@systemofafox6487
@systemofafox6487 6 месяцев назад
Just finished it and couldnt put it down. What a great read.
@MagicProductNews
@MagicProductNews Год назад
Video idea- full recap of each book book to help us who took long breaks between books
@MeanwhileInTexas
@MeanwhileInTexas 4 месяца назад
Man, that starting quote in this video also really got me.
@Merrick
@Merrick 4 года назад
Just finished this. There were so so many passages you could have used for the intro.
@mikesbookreviews
@mikesbookreviews 4 года назад
That's why I tried to use different ones for the non-spoiler version I did recently.
@RalphNC09
@RalphNC09 3 года назад
I loved the chapters with Logen's crew
@currangill430
@currangill430 4 года назад
you and Daniel Greene are my favorite booktubers.
@WakingTheDemon04
@WakingTheDemon04 Год назад
Same here, Mike and Greene are my go to reviewers
@currangill430
@currangill430 Год назад
@@WakingTheDemon04 I changed my mind on Greene now its Phillip Chase and Mike
@blandface9957
@blandface9957 Год назад
​@@currangill430dang what happened with Greene?
@currangill430
@currangill430 Год назад
@@blandface9957 Anxiety I think. He's back. Or do you mean why I don't like him that much?
@blandface9957
@blandface9957 Год назад
@@currangill430 why you don't like him that much, I've heard this sentiment from multiple people so I'm kind of curious
@briangallagher3106
@briangallagher3106 4 года назад
I’m reading this at the moment. I didn’t expect to like it as much as I do since everyone on booktube talks about how good it is. Usually that tells me something will be lame. I’m pleasantly surprised. I’m gonna stop before I get to spoilers. This whole quarantine thing is doing wonders for my reading. Can’t leave the house or go to work so I’m just reading and eating haha.
@mikesbookreviews
@mikesbookreviews 4 года назад
I totally agree! I won't lie, when I did my Why I Decided to Read on it I was uncertain if I was going to finish it or not. Now I'm 2 books away 1 year later. It's been crazy.
@briangallagher3106
@briangallagher3106 4 года назад
Mike's Book Reviews I just finished The Bade itself, I loved it. I think my favourite character is Bayez, favourite scenes were Glokta in the library reading scrolls about Bayez and then when the enter the house of the Maker. I loved those scenes. I’m glad I got the whole trilogy before the city went lockdown.i think I’ll start book 2 today. I love finishing books and going to your videos, I think we agree on everything so far. Of all booktube I find we’re on the same page with likes dislikes... Although in hindsight I did enjoy Name of the wind. Haha. Also Mastadon are great band, usually they’re my drinking band. If I’m going to meet friends I’ll listen to them.
@mikesbookreviews
@mikesbookreviews 4 года назад
@@briangallagher3106 NotW is like the great anomaly between my viewers and I. I know it's a very unusual opinion and I wish I understood it. Heh. Glad you're like First Law. I simply adore it.
@kristen7623
@kristen7623 Год назад
Ferro calling all the white people “pink” had me dying Also, Logen panicking about the City
@jasonmckay8793
@jasonmckay8793 4 года назад
logan and glockta best char of the book.
@mrga660
@mrga660 2 года назад
I’m surprised you weren’t questioning whey did Bayaz take Jezal with him. Out of all the gang members, Jezal is the only one who looks like a normal human being with no uniquely useful skills .. even his combat abilities are questionable and his elite status is meh, not a prince
@Merrick
@Merrick 4 года назад
do we get a map at some point?
@mikesbookreviews
@mikesbookreviews 4 года назад
IIRC, Nope. But fans have made it and Joe has acknowledged it as canon. atlasoficeandfireblog.files.wordpress.com/2018/09/first-law-map-with-scale.png
@turtleanton6539
@turtleanton6539 4 года назад
This series is just the greatest.
@knightrix21
@knightrix21 2 года назад
Im currently reading Book 1 im at page 90 and the book kinda boring and slow should i finish it? Will it get interesting as i read it?
@jakebaxter5585
@jakebaxter5585 11 месяцев назад
I started reading this series based on a comment you made from your interview with Pierce Brown. I love it! I also found out a coworker also loves it, so now I have someone to talk with! Great reviews on this channel! :)
@jer2dabear
@jer2dabear Год назад
Great 👕
@dcarman686
@dcarman686 3 года назад
Hi Mike thanks for your incredible service. You are clearly the best book reviewer on RU-vid. I'm reading this Joe Abercrombie The Blade and I'm blown away. I've read about 35% so far and had to put your video down after three minutes. I'm just trying to nibble around the edges without getting spoiled. It's an incredible book recommended by an incredible Book reviewer. Thank you so much for this recommendation. Joe Abercrombie may end up being my favorite author. Thank You.
@bomtradym4027
@bomtradym4027 4 года назад
West WAS my favorite
@WakingTheDemon04
@WakingTheDemon04 Год назад
Agreed, West WAS my favourite, he’s gonna need to seriously redeem himself after Ardy (I’m assuming I can say this as this is spoilers for first book)
@DanClapp
@DanClapp 2 года назад
Yeeeahhh Mastadon!
@narutobullock
@narutobullock 4 года назад
Well, I checked out the Blade itself, and for a while, I will be taking a break from grimdark fantasy.
@mikesbookreviews
@mikesbookreviews 4 года назад
It’s not for everyone.
@narutobullock
@narutobullock 4 года назад
@@mikesbookreviews But it was good ride.
@turtleanton6539
@turtleanton6539 4 года назад
Try eddings
@thegenericgeek
@thegenericgeek 2 года назад
Finally finished book 1. Was great!
@abnushagnasty805
@abnushagnasty805 3 года назад
This is great! Gotta say the chapters with Threetrees crew were hilarious…especially in regards to Black Dow 😂
@GreenSmog17
@GreenSmog17 3 года назад
This book was great. Already about to start the second. Cant wait to read through this absorbing trilogy!
@KakashiHatake-ou7mp
@KakashiHatake-ou7mp 3 года назад
This is the quote that really drew me to this book!!
@mercurydylan899
@mercurydylan899 2 года назад
Glad to see you’re also a Mastodon fan!
@MetalGildarts
@MetalGildarts 3 года назад
Great first book in a series. I was intrigued by almost all of the characters.
@mrpolskija
@mrpolskija 4 года назад
So happy I can finally watch these. :)
@jcdenton616
@jcdenton616 2 года назад
My god, thank you so much, Mike. Seriously, thank you! I would have never have looked twice at this series if you had not recommended it to a commenter on your 75K subscriber live video. I read the sample pages on google, and loved what I read. I then bought the book and I just finished it 20 minutes ago, what a ride. I've never read fantasy or Grimdark before, this is my first time. I am HOOKED!
@mikesbookreviews
@mikesbookreviews 2 года назад
So glad you’re liking it!
@jcdenton616
@jcdenton616 2 года назад
@@mikesbookreviews Thank you! I am on Book Two now! Will immediately head to your spoiler talk once I finish it!
@JamesI88
@JamesI88 4 года назад
As much as I really enjoy most of the characters, logen and glokta especially, I think the guy I want to see more of most of all is bayaz. Really interested in what this guy is all about.
@sandeeproy6564
@sandeeproy6564 3 года назад
Hey mike, just finished the book and loved every bit of it... Thanks for the recommendation!
@mikesbookreviews
@mikesbookreviews 3 года назад
Glad you liked it!
@fredrikgranstrom6743
@fredrikgranstrom6743 4 года назад
@jimjohnson6944
@jimjohnson6944 5 лет назад
Great video! One.. Correction I guess? Logen doesn't have a split personality, he's demon possessed.
@PunslingerRyan
@PunslingerRyan 5 лет назад
That's a spoiler for a future book, though. You should delete it.
@thebrainpimp7087
@thebrainpimp7087 5 лет назад
Non spiritually oriented people can't see the difference. Some thing you have to get used to. Salute!
@irockmajorly
@irockmajorly 4 года назад
Hey, thanks for the fucking spoiler bro.
@ves138
@ves138 4 года назад
why tf would you spoil that for me jesus. I was thinking it might be that but now taht's ruined wow.
@49ernava
@49ernava 4 года назад
@@ves138 this isnt a confirmed theory. It is simply a theory. My mans just making up theories and throwin em down as facts
@loriannwhite8384
@loriannwhite8384 3 года назад
Except for Ferro Majinn: the women were weak point in the 1st book.
@9Jov
@9Jov 5 лет назад
I love your videos my dude, but maybe shorten the intro sequence? It's like 1 minute of books, not very appealing me thinks. The part where you read snipets from the book is great tho! :D
@mikesbookreviews
@mikesbookreviews 5 лет назад
I have! The new one is 18 seconds.
@loriannwhite8384
@loriannwhite8384 3 года назад
Keep your intro, Mike I love it.
@MrTofy1974
@MrTofy1974 5 лет назад
Ok....just finished this and unfortunately I have to disagree with you that it was a page-turner, at least not for me...before I go on I gave this 3/5, but believe that Name of the Wind was a better book at 3/5.... I like the characters but did not feel attached to any of them and thought them to be somewhat blend except for maybe Glokta..... there was also too much going on... You're following way too many people and way too many things are happening at once....I just got lost in some areas or plain just lost interest....the last 3 chapters took me 3 weeks to read as I felt it shlogged.... in all fairness though I was reading two other books so I was jumping between those three books....some areas of the book did pique my interest and for that fact I do want to read on to the second book.....I think I'll re-read this when I have no other books on the go.
@mikesbookreviews
@mikesbookreviews 5 лет назад
Like I always say, difference of opinion is welcome here. I think the lack of attachment is because these characters in book 1 are all VASTLY different by book 3. But I won't tell you that if you didn't care for this book you'll love the next two, as they're in the same vein. However, there is a lot more expansion in the follow up books outside of Adua. I'd recommend keeping with it, but if it isn't your cup of tea, I can get that.
@MrTofy1974
@MrTofy1974 5 лет назад
@@mikesbookreviews oh I will definitely keep going on these... I received the three first books as a gift and I'm always interested in reading any sort of fantasy whether I like it or not..... or what other people think of it... Perfect example is I'm reading broken Empire right now which I've heard many mixed reviews about... Again I will most likely re-read Blade Itself and just continue through the series.... I did enjoy your review though 👍📚
@mikesbookreviews
@mikesbookreviews 5 лет назад
@@MrTofy1974 I still need to read the 3rd Broken Empire book. Enjoyed the first two.
@who_the_fuck_is_riley5813
@who_the_fuck_is_riley5813 3 года назад
I could handle all the brutal bloodshed, the torture scenes, everything. But West beating Ardee made me feel gross. I had liked him but at that point it turned into pure hatred of him. If Abercrombie tries to bring him back into being likeable he has to work magic.
@paragon1782
@paragon1782 Год назад
Did you end up liking him or feeling bad for him at the end of book 3? Lol
@who_the_fuck_is_riley5813
@who_the_fuck_is_riley5813 Год назад
@@paragon1782 I did feel bad for him, but still didn't really like him
@paragon1782
@paragon1782 Год назад
@@who_the_fuck_is_riley5813 I felt the same.
@mariana_reads
@mariana_reads 2 года назад
Just finished The Blade Itself yesterday and know I am starting to understand the love surrounding these books/trilogy 🫢🫢🫢🫢 it was so good! I adore the characters, I haven’t been this invested since Mistborn 🥹🥹🥹🥹 so happy for this recommendation ☺️☺️☺️ thank you so much for being a spoke’s person for this series 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Inquisitor Glokta might be my new all time favorite character 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼
@knightrix21
@knightrix21 2 года назад
Im currently reading Book 1 im at page 90 and the book kinda boring and slow should i finish it? Will it get interesting as i read it?
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