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Review of "Before They Are Hanged" by Joe Abercrombie: A Thrilling Continuation of the First Law Trilogy

Review of "Before They Are Hanged" by Joe Aberc...

"Before They Are Hanged," the second installment in Joe Abercrombie's First Law trilogy, takes the gritty, character-driven fantasy introduced in "The Blade Itself" to new heights. Abercrombie continues to develop his...

Review of "Before They Are Hanged" by Joe Aberc...

"Before They Are Hanged," the second installment in Joe Abercrombie's First Law trilogy, takes the gritty, character-driven fantasy introduced in "The Blade Itself" to new heights. Abercrombie continues to develop his...

The Return of the Unreliable Narrator: Why storyellers who lie are back in vogue

The Return of the Unreliable Narrator: Why stor...

Unreliable narrators are having a moment. It’s a trick that can work really well. Often, however, it’s a trick that sacrifices form in the interest of delivering a major twist...

The Return of the Unreliable Narrator: Why stor...

Unreliable narrators are having a moment. It’s a trick that can work really well. Often, however, it’s a trick that sacrifices form in the interest of delivering a major twist...

What Makes a Bad Guy Good? A comprehensive look at the best ingredients for a compelling villain

What Makes a Bad Guy Good? A comprehensive look...

as seven years old when Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire hit shelves. Though I was old enough to read the book independently I sat with my aunt for...

What Makes a Bad Guy Good? A comprehensive look...

as seven years old when Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire hit shelves. Though I was old enough to read the book independently I sat with my aunt for...

Twist Endings: A definitive guide to endings you didn't see coming

Twist Endings: A definitive guide to endings yo...

How do twist endings work? Why do authors use them so frequently? The answer to both of those questions and more waits in the following paragraphs. Read on my friends!

Twist Endings: A definitive guide to endings yo...

How do twist endings work? Why do authors use them so frequently? The answer to both of those questions and more waits in the following paragraphs. Read on my friends!