Joe Abercrombie The Age Of Madness 3 Books Collection Set (A Little Hatred, The Trouble With Peace, The Wisdom of Crowds)

Bought as a Christmas present they were great thanks

If you're already a fan of Joe Abercrombie and the world of the First Law, these are a must-read.If not, what are you waiting for? Start at The Blade Itself, and treat yourself to the works of one of the greatest fantasy authors of all time.

If you enjoyed the first trilogy then this is a must read.

Excellent trilogy following on from previous trilogy.

Just love this writer , can't get enough

Joe Abercrombie manages the unlikely feat of surpassing his First Law trilogy. The Age Of Madness novels are more accomplished in terms of narrative pacing, characterization, and humour. He has sharpened and honed his style in evident imitation of the many sharp blades, axes and spears that proliferate within these grossly dark, comedic novels. His is not a jolly world-view; quite the opposite. He is utterly, ferociously committed to the logic of selfishness, revenge and ambition as measured against any other virtue you’d care to mention: kindness, love, selflessness, gratitude, high-minded idealism or what-have-you. These novels are a celebration of ruthless self-interest as seen through the lens of an emerging capitalism in his fictional universe centered on The Union and its constituent parts. Despite this, his characters are often deeply lovable and admirable, and one can’t help but root for many of them, even when they might be fighting or contesting with each other. The plotting is taught, the atmosphere tense, the comedic relief explosive and original. To my mind, he is in another league altogether when compared to his peers, and that includes Patrick Rothfuss and George R. R. Martin. If you decide to purchase, a true pleasure awaits you.

Loved this, delighted as with all the books by Joe Abercrombie