'Delightfully twisted and evil' GUARDIAN 'Highly recommended ... seek it out' Joe Hill Inquisitor Glokta, a crippled and increasingly bitter relic of the last war, former fencing champion turned torturer extraordinaire, is trapped in a twisted and broken body - not that he allows it to distract him from his daily routine of torturing smugglers. Nobleman, dashing officer and would-be fencing champion Captain Jezal dan Luthar is living a life of ease by cheating his friends at cards. Vain, shallow, selfish and self-obsessed, the biggest blot on his horizon is having to get out of bed in the morning to train with obsessive and boring old men. And Logen Ninefingers, an infamous warrior with a bloody past, is about to wake up in a hole in the snow with plans to settle a blood feud with Bethod, the new King of the Northmen, once and for all - ideally by running away from it. But as he's discovering, old habits die really, really hard indeed... ...especially when Bayaz gets involved. 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 Glotka, Jezal and Logen a whole lot more difficult...
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Joe Abercrombie
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Joseph Edward Abercrombie is a British author of epic fantasy books and a film editor. He is the author of The First Law and The Age of Madness trilogies, as well as other fantasy books in the same setting, and a trilogy of young adult novels. His novel Half a King won the 2015 Locus Award for best young adult book.
The Blade Itself
by Joe Abercrombie
Books Like The Blade Itself
If you're looking for books similar to The Blade Itself, here are some recommendations based on themes, tone, and narrative style.
The Way of Kings
Brandon Sanderson
An epic fantasy with complex, morally ambiguous characters similar to Abercrombie's style. Features multiple interconnected storylines with gritty, realistic character development. Explores themes of survival, honor, and personal transformation in a richly detailed world. Offers intricate magic systems and deep character psychology. Recommended for fans of dark, character-driven fantasy.
The First Law
Joe Abercrombie
The complete trilogy that follows the characters from The Blade Itself. Offers the full arc of Glokta, Jezal, and Logen's stories. Provides a comprehensive exploration of Abercrombie's dark, character-driven fantasy world. Features complex character development and unexpected narrative turns. Recommended for readers who want to fully explore the world of The Blade Itself.
The Name of the Wind
Patrick Rothfuss
A character-driven fantasy with a compelling protagonist and dark undertones. Follows a complex hero with a mysterious past, similar to Logen Ninefingers. Features intricate worldbuilding and a narrative that subverts traditional fantasy tropes. Offers deep psychological exploration of its characters. Recommended for readers who enjoy morally complex narratives.
Red Country
Joe Abercrombie
Another work by Abercrombie that continues his signature style of gritty, character-driven fantasy. Features morally complex characters in a harsh frontier setting. Explores themes of violence, redemption, and personal transformation. Offers the same dark humor and realistic character development. Recommended for fans of The Blade Itself who want more of Abercrombie's writing.
The Traitor Baru Cormorant
Seth Dickinson
A complex political fantasy with a morally ambiguous protagonist. Offers intricate worldbuilding and deep character psychology similar to Abercrombie's style. Features themes of survival, manipulation, and personal sacrifice. Provides a challenging, thought-provoking narrative. Recommended for readers who enjoy intellectually engaging fantasy.
Gardens of the Moon
Steven Erikson
A gritty, complex fantasy with multiple perspectives and morally ambiguous characters. Presents a dark, realistic approach to magic and warfare. Features intricate political intrigue and characters struggling with personal demons. Offers a challenging, immersive reading experience. Recommended for readers who enjoy complex, uncompromising fantasy narratives.
The Lies of Locke Lamora
Scott Lynch
A fantasy following clever, morally ambiguous characters in an intricate urban setting. Features dark humor and complex character interactions similar to Abercrombie's style. Offers a compelling narrative of cunning protagonists navigating a dangerous world. Provides rich worldbuilding and unexpected plot developments. Recommended for readers who enjoy witty, character-driven narratives.
The Heroes
Joe Abercrombie
Another work by Abercrombie set in the same world as The Blade Itself. Offers a brutal, realistic portrayal of warfare and its consequences. Features morally complex characters and dark humor. Provides a deep exploration of conflict and personal motivations. Recommended for fans of Abercrombie's unique approach to fantasy.
The Night Angel Trilogy
Brent Weeks
A dark fantasy with morally complex assassin protagonists. Offers a gritty, realistic approach to magic and character development. Features intricate worldbuilding and unexpected plot twists. Explores themes of survival and personal transformation. Recommended for readers who enjoy dark, character-driven fantasy narratives.
The Black Company
Glen Cook
A dark fantasy following mercenary soldiers with morally gray characters. Offers a realistic, brutal approach to military fantasy similar to Abercrombie's style. Features complex characters surviving in a harsh world of conflict and magic. Provides a ground-level view of fantasy warfare. Recommended for fans of gritty, character-driven narratives.
The Powder Mage
Brian McClellan
A fantasy with military themes and morally complex characters. Offers a unique magic system and political intrigue reminiscent of Abercrombie's work. Features characters struggling with personal and political challenges. Provides a gritty, realistic approach to fantasy warfare. Recommended for readers who enjoy complex, character-driven narratives.
Kings of the Wyld
Nicholas Eames
A fantasy that subverts traditional genre tropes with dark humor and complex characters. Offers a unique approach to fantasy adventure similar to Abercrombie's style. Features middle-aged heroes facing unexpected challenges. Provides witty dialogue and character-driven narrative. Recommended for readers who enjoy unconventional fantasy storytelling.
Prince of Thorns
Mark Lawrence
A dark fantasy with an anti-hero protagonist reminiscent of Abercrombie's characters. Follows a brutal, morally complex main character in a post-apocalyptic fantasy world. Offers a ruthless narrative with sharp, dark humor. Features intense character development and unexpected plot twists. Recommended for readers who enjoy uncompromising, dark fantasy.
The Broken Empire
Mark Lawrence
A dark fantasy trilogy with an uncompromising anti-hero protagonist. Offers a brutal, morally complex narrative similar to The Blade Itself. Features intense character development and unexpected plot twists. Explores themes of survival and personal transformation. Recommended for readers who enjoy dark, challenging fantasy narratives.
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