We are introduced to the following characters:
Individual characters and their exploits is the focus of this novel. Not that Game of Thrones doesn’t have that, just that the Abercrombie is more concerned with individuals and ‘little people’ more than he is about family institutions (i.e. However, unlike Westeros, the world of Adua, the Savage North, and the Invading South are defined by distinct cultures, rich histories, and the wounds of a great magical past. It is gritty and unwelcoming – something akin to the world of A Song of Ice and Fire. The first installment of this series introduces you to the world of the First Law. The books have sold over 2 million copies and are published in 26 languages, now Blind Ferret bring you a comprehensive, full colour graphic novel of The First Law adapted by Chuck Dixon and edited by Rich Young, with art by Andie Tong, Colors by Pete Pantazis, Letters and Design by Bill Tortolini, and with input and oversight at every stage from Joe Abercrombie.“ The blade itself incites to deeds of violence.” Homer, The Odyssey Summary
Unpredictable, compelling, and wickedly funny, The First Law is noir fantasy with a real cutting edge. Murderous conspiracies rise to the surface, old scores are ready to be settled, bloody battles will be won and lost, and the line between hero and villain is sharp enough to draw blood. The First Law is a trilogy that combines the best of fantasy – adventure, mystery, magic, and an epic scale – with realism, cynicism, visceral action, plenty of surprises, a focus on vivid characters, and a heavy dose of black humour. But does he really want to save the world? Or are things more complicated than they appear? All three are drawn into the machinations of Bayaz, the legendary First of the Magi. Thinking man’s barbarian Logen Ninefingers struggles to escape his bloody past, war hero turned torturer Inquisitor Glokta struggles to control the treacherous present, and self-obsessed young nobleman Jezal dan Luthar struggles to snatch a golden future without doing any work at all.
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