The Blade Itself

The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie, 2007, Pyr/Promtheus Books. Genre: Fantasy. 527 pages. Finished 2/21/10.

LesOpinion: While the characters are largely one-dimensional and the prose could use a trim, it tells a good story and builds suspense well. The fight scenes are great fun. It is clearly part one of a three-part (?) series. I’d read the other two for the entertainment.

Best word: gormless. Lacking in vitality or intelligence; stupid, dull, or clumsy.

Best quote: “Once you’ve got a task to do, it’s better to do it than to live with the fear of it.”