The Blade Itself (The First Law, #1)
by Joe Abercrombie
The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie holds a highly rated rating of 4.14 out of 5, based on 97.5K reader ratings. First published in 2006. The book spans 515 pages.
About The Blade Itself
Logen Ninefingers, infamous barbarian, has finally run out of luck. Caught in one feud too many, he’s on the verge of becoming a dead barbarian – leaving nothing behind him but bad songs, dead friends, and a lot of happy enemies. Nobleman Captain Jezal dan Luthar, dashing officer, and paragon of selfishness, has nothing more dangerous in mind than fleecing his friends at cards and dreaming of glory in the fencing circle. But war is brewing, and on the battlefields of the frozen North they fight by altogether bloodier rules. Inquisitor Glokta, cripple turned torturer, would like nothing better than to see Jezal come home in a box. But then Glokta hates everyone: cutting treason out of the Union one confession at a time leaves little room for friendship. His latest trail of corpses may lead him right to the rotten heart of government, if he can stay alive long enough to follow it. Enter the wizard, Bayaz. A bald old man with a terrible temper and a pathetic assistant, he could be the First of the Magi, he could be a spectacular fraud, but whatever he is, he's about to make the lives of Logen, Jezal, and Glokta a whole lot more difficult. Murderous conspiracies rise to the surface, old scores are ready to be settled, and the line between hero and villain is sharp enough to draw blood.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Joe Abercrombie |
| Published | 2006 |
| Pages | 515 |
| Genres | Fantasy, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.14 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 97,501 |
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What genre is The Blade Itself?
The Blade Itself is categorized as Fantasy, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is The Blade Itself worth reading?
Based on 97.5K reader ratings, The Blade Itself has an average score of 4.14 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is The Blade Itself?
The Blade Itself has 515 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote The Blade Itself?
The Blade Itself was written by Joe Abercrombie. It was first published in 2006.
What is the ISBN for The Blade Itself?
The ISBN-13 for The Blade Itself is 9780575079790.0.
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