There's lots to like about Joe Abercrombie's The Blade Itself. Pithy, witty prose for one. The characters are superbly drawn – smart new takes on the traditional high fantasy archetypes. I loved Logen's contemplative barbarian, world-weary and rather depressed by the fact he keeps winning all these down-and-dirty battles. Inquisitor Glokta is a joy, with … Continue reading “The Blade Itself” by Joe Abercrombie