Who is this book for?
- Fans of fast-paced, action-heavy fantasy with plenty of humor.
- Readers who enjoy stories about misfit groups coming together.
- Those who like fantasy with horror elements and classic monster tropes.
- People who appreciate witty banter and irreverent humor in their books.
- Fans of Joe Abercrombie looking for a lighter take on his usual style.
Who is unlikely to appreciate this book?
- Readers expecting the grim tone and deep character studies of Abercrombie's First Law series.
- Those who prefer slower-paced, more contemplative fantasy narratives.
- People who dislike crude humor or find constant joking tiresome.
- Fans of complex political fantasy looking for intricate plots and schemes.
- Readers who want profound character arcs and significant emotional growth.
Things online reviewers enjoyed about this book
- Fast-paced and action-packed plot with thrilling fight scenes
- Witty dialogue and humorous interactions between characters
- Unique and memorable cast of morally gray characters
- Excellent worldbuilding in an alternate medieval Europe setting
- Strong character voices and distinct personalities
- Entertaining blend of fantasy and classic horror elements
- Compelling found family dynamic among the main group
- Skillful prose and engaging writing style
- Surprising plot twists and revelations
- Fun take on the 'ragtag group of misfits' trope
Things people didn't like as much about this book
- Overreliance on crude humor and jokes that can become grating
- Lack of deep character development for some characters
- Repetitive plot structure and dialogue at times
- Tonal shift from Abercrombie's previous works may disappoint some fans
- Some predictable story beats and character reveals
- Pacing issues in the middle section of the book
- Shallow treatment of some potentially interesting themes
- Cartoonish villains lacking depth
- Excessive focus on action over character growth
- Humor sometimes undercuts emotional or dramatic moments
