Joe Abercrombie
Born: 12-30-1974
Joe Abercrombie is a British fantasy writer renowned for his gritty and darkly humorous style. He gained acclaim with his debut novel, "The Blade Itself," part of the First Law Trilogy, which has captivated readers with its complex characters and intricate plots. Before becoming a full-time author, Abercrombie worked as a freelance film editor. His works continue to redefine the fantasy genre with their sharp wit and realism.
Book summaries for books written by Joe Abercrombie
Quotes
Some men have a knack of preparing their own ruin.
Better to do something than nothing. Even if your efforts are laughable, useless, or a complete failure, it’s better to do something.
The truth is like salt. Men want to taste a little, but too much makes everyone sick.
The past is a cup of poison that we all drink eventually.
We should forgive our enemies, but only after they’ve been taken out and shot.
The world is full of fools, and he who would not wish to see it so would wish himself out of it.
Fear is a bad thing. It means that you’ve already lost.
There’s no cure for being a cunt.
A man’s past casts a long shadow, doesn’t it?
The world is full of killers, but few of them are like us.
The world is like a mirror. Frown at it, and it frowns at you. Smile, and it smiles too.
We should forgive our enemies, but not before they are hanged.