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Half a War
- Shattered Sea, Book 3
- Narrated by: Ben Elliot
- Length: 12 hrs and 14 mins
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Half a War
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Publisher's Summary
A classic coming-of-age tale set in a vivid and richly imagined world from Sunday Times best-selling author Joe Abercrombie.
Words are weapons.
Princess Skara has seen all she loved made blood and ashes. She is left with only words. But the right words can be as deadly as any blade. She must conquer her fears and sharpen her wits to a lethal edge if she is to reclaim her birthright.
Only half a war is fought with swords.
The deep-cunning Father Yarvi has walked a long road from crippled slave to king’s minister. He has made allies of old foes and stitched together an uneasy peace. But now the ruthless Grandmother Wexen has raised the greatest army since the elves made war on God and put Bright Yilling at its head - a man who worships only Death.
Sometimes one must fight evil with evil.
Some - like Thorn Bathu and the sword bearer Raith - are born to fight, perhaps to die. Others - like Brand the smith and Koll the wood carver - would rather stand in the light. But when Mother War spreads her iron wings, she may cast the whole Shattered Sea into darkness....
Critic Reviews
"Abercrombie writes fantasy like no one else." ( Guardian)
"This is my favourite Abercrombie book yet." (Patrick Rothfuss)
"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." (Derek Landy)
"Enthralling. An up-all-night read." (Robin Hobb)
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- Thomas
- 26-03-2018
A good end...
....to a good trilogy. I think the second book was the peak, but there are plenty of intrigue, twists and morals to keep you wanting more.
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- Lise
- 29-12-2022
All good
Great trilogy - was interested then very interested and then still very interested. Not as dark and gritty as we know and love our dear author, but I was hooked and reading and enjoying. Thank you.
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- Sweetheart1
- 11-05-2020
entertaining
Other than the overly boring narrative this series ended better than i had hoped. i struggled through the first book, midly enjoyed the second and had my heart broken in this third book. Definatly worth the effort in the end.
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- Thomas
- 22-12-2018
Joe Abercrombie does it again
A very fine ending to another great trilogy. well done, Mr Abercrombie. It is good
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- Chris
- 19-08-2015
Better by half!
A very satisfying end to another excellent series by Joe Abercrombie.
While this trilogy lacks some of the wry humour of previous books, it is packed with the engaging, well-named characters, bloody adventure and smart turn of phrase that Abercrombie excels at.
Ben Elliott's performance is spot on.
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- Anonymous User
- 21-12-2023
I'm a fan of Joe. but this book was a bit shit.
Think it was written for teens.
nothing like his other books. Feels like it's been written by another Author.
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