'Last Argument of Kings' by Joe Abercrombie
'Last Argument of Kings' by Joe Abercrombie

The good

  • A satisfying conclusion to the trilogy that wraps up most of the loose ends.

  • The characters are terrific: deep and largely unpredictable.

  • Lots of epic battles and clever political intrigue.

  • Good writing, with fun dialogs.

  • A rich world that borrows some elements from other fantasy stories, but also introduces a lot of its own unique flavor.

  • An unusual take on good and evil, where you’re never quite sure if you’re rooting for the good guy or the bad guy.

The not so good

  • The final twist is a little too convenient, to the point it starts to defy believability… But it’s a fantasy story, so it’s hardly the most unbelievable item.

Rating: 5 stars