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Half the World

Shattered Sea, Book 2

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Half the World

By: Joe Abercrombie
Narrated by: Ben Elliot
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‘Grabbed me and refused to let go’ George R.R. Martin

SOMETIMES A GIRL IS TOUCHED BY MOTHER WAR
Thorn lives to fight. But she has been named murderer by the very man who trained her to kill.

SOMETIMES A GIRL BECOMES A WARRIOR
Fate traps her in the schemes of Father Yarvi, sending her across half the world to seek allies against the ruthless High King.

SOMETIMES A WARRIOR BECOMES A WEAPON
Beside her is Brand, a young warrior who hates to kill. A failure in his eyes and hers, he has one chance at redemption.

AND WEAPONS ARE MADE FOR ONE PURPOSE
Must Thorn be a tool in other hands or can she carve her own path? Is there a place beyond legend for a woman with a blade?

©2015 Joe Abercrombie (P)2015 HarperCollins Publishers Limited Epic Epic Fantasy Fantasy Fiction Genre Fiction Military War & Military Emotionally Gripping Warrior

Critic Reviews

'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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Good continuation of book one. Some events were obvious from the beginning others were surprising.

Good book

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Read the first book and was sad when it ended. This book is a great addition to the saga. I hope another one comes out soon.
Well narrated too!

great listen

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Terrific novel. A powerful and subtle journey beautifully written. Surprisingly touching with touches of humour and plenty of original ideas. Simply excellent.

Wonderful

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Now he has my attention. I reviewed the first book and said it was tame for Abercrombie which makes sense because I think he aimed the trilogy at young adults. I prefer him writing his dark adult fantasy, but you know, when I got to this one, book 2, and the character viewpoint changed and the story got so much better and I was glued to every page - well, I thought HERE HE IS! He is truly a GOD in the fanatsy genre - for all adults young and old!

WOW and here he is!

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From nine to ninety this book is a Winner! Straight into the 3rd tomb now ❗️

Across the Ages

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narration is bland and monotone in character and delivery.
especially compared with Steven Pacey
which I'm sure, most who bought this audiobook were expecting, if not Steven Pacey, none the less an epic performance.
nope, weirdest choice. I'd have awaited some other talent. story is good. makes me decide to begin reading again instead of audiobooks slavery.

hard not to compare narrators

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Another fantastic offering from joe Abercrombie. Narration although good probably not as good as Pacey.

Again fantastic

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Abercrombie and Elliot combine for a fantastic adventure story. I look forward to the next book.

Another Abercrombie Corker.

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if you can get past the overly boreing narration from Ben Elliot this second book isnt too bad.

only slightly better than the 1st book

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