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Half a War

By: Joe Abercrombie
Narrated by: Ben Elliot
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Summary

A classic coming-of-age tale set in a vivid and richly-imagined world from Sunday Times bestselling author Joe Abercrombie.

‘Joe Abercrombie is doing some terrific work’ GEORGE R.R. MARTIN

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 . . .

©2015 Joe Abercrombie Action & Adventure Dark Fantasy Epic Epic Fantasy Fantasy Fiction Historical Classics Royalty War Scary
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Critic Reviews

‘Like GAME OF THRONES on an adrenaline drip. A full-throated war cry of a novel’ Daily Mail
‘The perfect end to an outstanding trilogy’ SFX
‘Grabbed me and refused to let go’ George R.R. Martin
'Grips like a bear hug, warms like a bear skin' Daily Mail
‘My favorite Abercrombie book yet’ Patrick Rothfuss
‘Enthralling. An up-all-night read’ Robin Hobb
‘Joe Abercrombie is doing some terrific work’ GEORGE R.R. MARTIN
‘Abercrombie writes fantasy like no one else’ Guardian
‘Another great tale from a master’ Sun
‘Joe Abercrombie is fast becoming my favourite writer.’ DEREK LANDY
‘A magnificent, captivating world.’ James Dashner of MAZE RUNNER
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....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.

A good end...

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Simply Brilliant, another top shelf book by Joe Abercrombie with narration to match his writing . Hanging out for the fourth book in the Shattered Seas series.

Brilliant Work

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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.

All good

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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.

Better by half!

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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.

entertaining

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