“In an era when fantasy seems enthralled by long series of huge volumes that seem to pass by like freight trains at a crossing when you’re trying to get somewhere, Joe Abercrombie’s Half a King serves as a reminder that there are considerable virtues yet to be found by efficient, on-the-ground storytelling propelled more by plot than by setting, with crisp dialogue, humane characters, and a distinct inward Estimated Reading Time: 6 mins. ‘Half a King’ is the first book of the new trilogy, ‘The Shattered Sea’, by Joe Abercrombie. Known for his ‘The First Law’ trilogy, and now spoken about as one of the most successful writers of epic fantasy in the field today, Half a King departs from the author’s usual genre and instead moves towards the /5(K). · Half a King - Joe Abercrombie. Half a King. July 19th, What does an obsessive workaholic writer do with six months off? Writes a book, of course. The one I finished a few weeks ago is called Half a King. My agent Robert Kirby has expertly orchestrated a major deal in the UK and Commonwealth with HarperCollins, where it’s been jointly Estimated Reading Time: 7 mins.
REVIEW: Half a King by Joe Abercrombie. Ronnie from Paranormal Haven recommended Half a King to me, and it since I have another friend who enjoys your adult fantasy novels, it seemed like a good idea to give this, your first YA fantasy novel, a try. Half a King (book one in the Shattered Sea trilogy) takes place in a society inspired by that of. Review: Half a King, Joe Abercrombie. September 4, Anni Reviews 1 ★★★½ Half a King by Joe Abercrombie Series: Shattered Sea #1 Published by Del Rey, Harper Voyager on July Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult Pages: Source: Edelweiss Amazon • Amazon UK • Book Depository Goodreads. Prince Yarvi has vowed to regain a throne he never wanted. "Joe Abercrombie is fast becoming my favourite writer. Half a King is a remarkable achievement — thrilling, enthralling, and relentless. The action is frenetic, the characters are as sharp as the blades they wield, and the humour is biting. It's sure to garner him a whole new legion of fans.".
Parents need to know that Half a King is bestselling fantasy author Joe Abercrombie's first foray into the young adult market. But here the fantasy mostly stems from the imagined, medieval, Nordic-style society and geography; magic and sorcery don't appear at all. ‘Half a King’ is the first book of the new trilogy, ‘The Shattered Sea’, by Joe Abercrombie. Known for his ‘The First Law’ trilogy, and now spoken about as one of the most successful writers of epic fantasy in the field today, Half a King departs from the author’s usual genre and instead moves towards the Young Adult market. ‘Half a King’ is the first book of the new trilogy, ‘The Shattered Sea’, by Joe Abercrombie.
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