I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I was unsure at the start, but the characters are engaging, the pacing lively and the plot mysterious, but can be followed and unfolds in clever ways.

Good book although way too many exclamation marks

Book 1 of 9. Technically there are 3 different trilogies, but they’re all set in the same world. Do yourself a favor and press the ‘buy’ button. (Steven Pacey turns in performances of a lifetime for the audiobook, if that’s your thing. 10/10 would recommend.)

Too much good stuff to describe. Read. This. Book!

I’ve read dozens of fantasy books, but none have left quite the impression as this. The perfect blend of action, character, and world building. Anti-heroes deserve more representation in the genre and books in general.

Great

And let me say it is pretty good, the characters are amazing the absolute best. The story is a bit slow but picks up more at around 400 pages in its a fun read and you should definitely check it out

The dude who said it sounds like batman is clearly a troll and has zero basis for his review..what a clown. Abercombie is a master of grimdark and this is phenomenal..read all his books you wont be disappointed.

If you read one fantasy series as an adult, make it the First Law trilogies. The Blade Itself is just a precursor to the incredible series that is the First Law. A book full of flawed characters, dramatic irony, nuance, and chunks of humor so rooted in the plot makes this book richer than Bezos and deeper than the Mariana Trench. There are two trilogies, a collection of short stories, and Abercrombie has just began a new trilogy set in the same world. Not only is this single book incredible, it will open you to a new world that easily rivals that of Rothfuss or Tolkien.

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