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Half the World

By: Joe Abercrombie
Narrated by: Ben Elliot
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Summary

‘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 Action & Adventure Dark Fantasy Epic Epic Fantasy Fantasy Fiction Historical 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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