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Synopsis
Sharp Ends is the ultimate collection of award winning tales and exclusive new short stories from the master of grimdark fantasy, Joe Abercrombie. Violence explodes, treachery abounds, and the words are as deadly as the weapons in this rogue's gallery of side-shows, back-stories, and sharp endings from the world of the First Law. The Union army may be full of bastards, but there's only one who thinks he can save the day single-handed when the Gurkish come calling: the incomparable Colonel Sand dan Glokta. Curnden Craw and his dozen are out to recover a mysterious item from beyond the Crinna. Only one small problem: no one seems to know what the item is. Shevedieh, the self-styled best thief in Styria, lurches from disaster to catastrophe alongside her best friend and greatest enemy, Javre, Lioness of Hoskopp. And after years of bloodshed, the idealistic chieftain Bethod is desperate to bring peace to the North. There's only one obstacle left -- his own lunatic champion, the most feared man in the North: the Bloody-Nine . . .
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Sharp Ends: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This grimdark fantasy short story collection features graphic violence, strong language, and morally compromised characters in a brutal fantasy world. Not suitable for younger readers due to intense combat descriptions and dark themes.
What to know going in
This book has graphic violence, mild sexual content, and strong language. Content notes include torture, graphic violence, gore, murder, and death (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult fantasy readers will appreciate the interconnected tales of flawed characters navigating a violent, unforgiving world with dark humor and unflinching brutality.