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The First Law trilogy by Joe Abercrombie

Having just torn thru all three books in this fantasy story, I can say that I’m really glad I did - I’ve never read a genre book before that so expertly eschewed the hero’s journey archetype, all while retaining great entertainment value and emotional impact, and without seeming forced. 

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