Wisdom of Crowds -Review

[@DanielGreeneReviews]

Wasn’t able to read the next arc of One Piece (I’m taking my time to enjoy it), but did get through this PHENOMENAL finish to the Age of Madness. Enjoy!

[@gracjanlekston134]

It is a long arc, good you shouldn't force yourself to rush with One Piece, you should take your time and enjoy it.

[@lolthejoker]

Great video, dont worry about One Piece there is no rush

[@nahmonilldan]

This is a swerve. He's working on a collaboration with Merphy. Don't be tricked.

[@iamdivan7368]

You should've at least wore chopper hat on this one

[@gaberuiz9869]

It's all good Goblin King take your time enjoy One Piece at your own pace happily wait to watch your reviews

[@neilpatrick1553]

"The IQ of a mob is the IQ of its most stupid member divided by the number of mobsters" -Sir Terry Pratchett, Maskerade

[@theodorvallik1]

God I love how Terrry Pratchet is able to convey such dark sensibilities in his books, while still keeping it so light-hearted and fun. I think him and Joe Abercrombie are very much opposites in a way where they have a little bit of each other in them. Kinda like author ying and yang. Cosca is very much a character you could see in the discworld IMO, while the patrician or Death's butler could've been well fitted to appear in the circle of the world. Idk, I think its an interesting point.

[@archlectoryarvi2873]

@@theodorvallik1 not just Cosca. Corporal Tunny felt like he jumped straight out of a Discworld novel and into the first law world. Maybe it's a British thing

[@damp2269]

@@archlectoryarvi2873 Tunny is just a Cosca in training. hope he makes his way to Styria.

[@uncletiggermclaren7592]

@@damp2269 Tunny is actually a Corporal Nobby Nobbs in a world with a higher death count, no more, no less.

[@S1leNtRIP]

“it’s perfect.“ said a very depressed looking man quietly.

[@iamdivan7368]

"We are not very smart" I mean, fair point

[@andreistoriei2050]

VERY fair point.

[@juliusc810]

Extremely fair

[@meris8486]

Sounds like a first law cynical quote honestly

[@archlectoryarvi2873]

"How's the Leg" is now my favorite quote of all time 😭 A truly exceptional experience. Can't wait for more especially after all that's set up at the end.

[@calebwinfield1403]

I was not expecting what happened after that.

[@archlectoryarvi2873]

@@calebwinfield1403 kept hoping it wouldn't happen. Should've known better...

[@judahfade1003]

I laughed and then cried. That chapter hit me hard.

[@Sercumference]

I laughed then got sad pretty sure we all have a most hated after that

[@archlectoryarvi2873]

@@Sercumference I hope he gets his just desserts in the sequels. But knowing Abercrombie he'll probably get away with it scot-free

[@ManCarryingThing]

Joe Anaconda never misses

[@destro6971]

COMB YOUR HAIR

[@Thanatology101]

Joe Abercrombie is a literary deity. The man knows how to title a book, for real.

[@francescosirotti8178]

He's great a titles, true that. It's just a shame he's not so great when it comes to stories.

[@starmorpheus]

@@francescosirotti8178 I respect your opinion, but I very much disagree.

[@matthewjudge3763]

A Little Hatred is my favorite title of any book.

[@francescosirotti8178]

@@starmorpheus well, I read the First Law 3 original book. Starts very boring, has a decent second book and ends in a most uninteresting way. Overall, 6 out of 10. Are the other books better /more original / more interesting?

[@damp2269]

Say one thing for Joe, say he knows how to name a book.

[@danielsardinas366]

Joe Abercrombie’s writing is truly a masterpiece of modern art. The way he flows his sentences and his pros are so beautiful

[@ChristmasLore]

Prose

[@Glokta4]

“Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that.” - George Carlin

[@mrmcsteezy]

Stats person enters convo “I think you mean the median there George.”

[@charlespeter5610]

Joe's pessimism *bled* through the pages, sometimes literally. This book broke me and left me in a state of shock for days. Truly one of the best the genre has to offer period.

[@httohot]

I didnt see it so much as pessimism as it was that his world regardless of how fantastical was a direct reflection of the real one with real human motivations/reactions as well as real human outcomes. Sure its depressing but so is the real world when you bother to pay any detailed attention to what is going on. In the real world the good guys and best people are usually the ones to suffer the most and bear the most blame while the least scrupulous maintain their positions of power, a common trend seen throughout history.

[@mereimages1844]

Just finished yesterday. Currently broken.

[@charlespeter5610]

@@httohot having watched a bunch of interviews with Joe, he'd almost assuredly call himself a realist, which is almost always what pessimists describe themselves as

[@meganega123]

Literally? Really?

[@charlespeter5610]

@@meganega123 yes, I need to buy a new book, the stains won't come out.

[@JHTheHurricane]

This book did the impossible for me, and this is me trying my best to not spoil anything for anyone, but it makes me want to root for the guy I thought was the biggest bastard in fantasy up until this book. I have a new foe in the First Law universe.

[@httohot]

Spoilers!! I totally agree. Halfway through I was just waiting for Bayeaz to come and save the day, I was damn near begging for it by the time orso was standing on the platform at the end. As long as he leaves the north alone I am totally fine with him wrecking the union's shit

[@matthewjudge3763]

@@httohot Spoiler!! Same, when Sulfur showed up at the end I was like "Yes, finally, eat the bastards! Wait... what."

[@luckyleo25]

@@httohot Spoiler... (sort of) I honestly thought he would. But that bastard knows how to play the *LONG* game. And honestly, why would he not? And for that matter, why would that jerkass give a shit about Orzo? Normal human beings are are just tools to him -- and *cheap* tools at that. So when a cheap tool is faulty or breaks, what do you do? You throw it away and get a new -- and hopefully -- better tool. It is his entire modus operandi. So it makes sense why he would not be the cavalry in this case (even though I thought he would be -- before the end.)

[@ducky36F]

*spoilers* Yeap, Leo can go to hell.

[@terryj33]

Spoiler!!!!! This is what is wrong with the book! Bayaz had everyone shitting their pants for decades. All of a sudden Glokta thinks 3 eaters are enough to deal with Bayaz? Come on. 2 eaters weren’t enough to handle Yule, but 3 is enough to deal with Bayaz? And why would Bayaz not swoop in? No explanation. The only thing that caught me off guard was how fucked up Leo was.

[@irockmajorly]

Great thoughts man, very close to what i thought. This book solidified this trilogy as one of the best for me. Something i love about Joe's books is how the arcs dont completely unfold until the last book, so its almost like you dont even know what the actual plot is until its alread unfolding in front of you.

[@reaper2r]

I have been mindlessly refreshing for a week now. I hadn’t realized why until this moment.

[@Koombs]

Say one thing for Joe Abercrombie, say he can write a bloody brilliant book.

[@legionjames1822]

Lols

[@louisa1878]

I've never heard of this series before, I know of the author but never really looked into him, but you sold it for me in 2 minutes, well done sir!

[@ADHDlanguages]

Awesome! I was just trying to sell my brother on First Law last night ☺️

[@zeinfeimrelduulthaarn7028]

Same

[@ishtarahara]

You won't regret it, one of my favourite authors by far!

[@louisa1878]

I'm really excited now, can't wait to start reading.

[@ADHDlanguages]

Honestly seeing how honestly you rate books over a long time makes this a VERY strong endorsement. Pretty rare to see you this aggressively hyping a book.

[@curtissmith9540]

Can we get a spoiler talk? I'm interested to hear your thoughts on how it all ended.

[@DanielGreeneReviews]

Most definitely

[@inspiringer6418]

@@DanielGreeneReviews punk hazard is a bit boring lol I didn't expect you to make it 😵

[@Matt_Laine]

I'm about 300 pages in and so far The Wisdom of Crowds has exceeded all of my expectations. After watching this it looks like I might need to pull a late night and finish it up!

[@luckyleo25]

You will not regret this. I dropped EVERYTHING to finish this last Sunday and I did NOT regret it! Outstanding read!!!!

[@Matt_Laine]

@@luckyleo25 I passed out last night... I have about 20 pages left and my god.

[@luckyleo25]

@@Matt_Laine Keep going! You in for a treat!

[@KitchenSinkSoup]

Brilliant review. Amazed you managed to avoid spoilers for all of First Law whilst still getting your views across, most impressive.

[@Sophie703]

Yep. “A baseball bat to the soul” sums it up nicely. I need more books from Joe. That last vision. Wow. Reread that scene several times and get goosebumps just thinking about it.

[@luckyleo25]

Spoilers... My favorite scene (and WOW! There are so many great scenes) is the one with Citizen Brock and Judge. Just frickin' chilling and amazing!!!! But the scene in the chapter "Answers" was excellent how it paralleled the scene in "Answers" from the "Last Argument of Kings". In all honesty, I loved it because I noticed there was a softer touch there in "Answers" in "The Wisdom of Crowds"-- and more choices were given too. It was really, really good -- even outstanding!! But it did not effect me as viscerally as the scene with Citizen Brock and Judge but that is just me.

[@gman7774]

Never seen such a positive review that felt so solemn.

[@andyappleton3353]

That comment reminded me of real life.

[@AshtheViking]

I listened to the entire Age of Madness trilogy in September and it is a masterpiece. Abercrombie is one of the most clever fantasy writers working and his depth and understanding of the human condition is astounding. His character work is incomparable. I think A Little Hatred is my favourite of the series because there was so many nuggets of wisdom throughout. I spent the last 40% of WoC anxious because I was expecting a showdown with someone so I've been a little disappointed it didn't happen. But wizards play the long game and there will undoubtedly be further First Law books though I have no idea who he will top this.

[@jerrywhoomst1116]

Hell yeah I've been waiting for this.

[@sergiovzv]

"The blade itself incites to deeds of violence"

[@anderslofgren8235]

I haven't read this trilogy but I loved the First law's first trilogy. Now I know I'm buying new books. Damn you, Daniel! I can barely afford to buy books and now you're making me buy three at once! Thank you!

[@k-majik]

I actually cried! Damn good book. Also, that was a very interesting opening analogy to this review.

[@Animedad]

love the timing of this review, I just finished the book 2 days ago!

[@kdcadet]

I'm someone who loves Bobiverse and Discworld, and I simultaneously absolutely adore this book. I was So excited when I saw the email saying this had come out.

[@oberynmartell3527]

Good to hear it only gets better. I got into First Law World (and Powder Mage) on your recommendation earlier this year, currently up to Best Served Cold. I could not be more thankful for you introducing me to the First Law World, it has been an invaluable divergence during the persistent pandemic lockdowns in my country. I'm keen to get to get my hands on this and complete my collection, but for some reason the release edition is 35mm taller than the others I have. The shelf does not abide.

[@WestPictures]

I think that the first book A Little Hatred was the best book of the trilogy. I liked meeting the new characters and seeing how the setting changed moreso than staying there for two more books. The scene with Savine in the Valbeck uprising was the highlight of the entire series for me

[@rohit_7777]

The comedy makes the tragedy both horrifying and Fun. Probably my most favourite dialogues I've ever read

[@aarongomez7033]

I started to get Abercrombie withdrawals after reading this book so now I've started his other trilogy (shattered sea) and while it certainly is no first law its an enjoyable read thus far

[@httohot]

I decided on a full series reread starting from first law. Only way to stave off the withdrawals

[@SonOfSeth]

Tell me about it, I just wish there was another author I enjoyed as much as Abercrombie. You can only reread the same books so many times.

[@andyappleton3353]

I bought that trilogy not knowing that it was "YA." Is it worthy reading for a cynical adult?

[@andyappleton3353]

@@SonOfSeth Anthony Ryan is another great grimdark fantasy author.

[@SonOfSeth]

@@andyappleton3353 But I hate grimdark, I just love Abercrombie.

[@amitnagpal1985]

Finished this book today. Joe Abercrombie is my favorite author….and I’ve read a couple of hundred books. Orso will always have a place in my heart and mind.

[@damp2269]

Orso is the best character of Age of Madness.

[@kanfoosj]

@@damp2269 the only genuinely good and selfless character.

[@damp2269]

@@kanfoosj funny you should put it that way. The other day I trying to figure out how many good characters are in the whole series. The only ones I could think of were Orso, The dogman, Logen (i'm making a distinction here between Logen and the bloody nine), Forley the weakest, Rudd Threetrees, Collem West (killing Ladisla is legit a service to the country). The two I got as maybe are Vick and Friendly. Victarine says she has no choice but honestly she could have walk away a long time ago. Friendly is sort of like Logen in that he doesn't look for trouble but killing doesn't phase him a bit and never questions Cosca or Monza.

[@gabrielgray6251]

Can't wait to read this book!!

[@sabrinasspellbookspens5136]

I started The Blade itself a few days ago, and I was confused. Without the characters having goals or a big bad causing issues, everyone seemed to just be wandering around. I kept thinking, "Oh, the characters are doing this now...Ok." I do love the writing though, so I'll keep up with it. Sadly Joe's books were put on the back burner when Sanderson announced the release of Cytonic and Sunreach. Can't wait.

[@thomasgraham4821]

It can kind of seem that way till the very end, and it makes me see the brilliance of Joe’s writing.

[@Andrew-tz2wv]

The aimlessness is intentional and addressed

[@ZamWeazle]

Sanderson Is the best for plot, Abercrombie is the best for characters. Both are great but both tell different stories. 👍

[@miau384]

To be perfectly honest, I see the first trilogy as the worst of Abercrombies writing by now. It's still great and the characters are good, but after what he does after ... The Blade Itself is very slow compared to everything after.

[@mdc123-v2v]

One of the tightest most engaging series I've read in a LONG time. The pacing is perfect. The nods back to the original trilogy are on point. The character arcs are perfectly executed. It's just all so wonderfully conceived and implemented. One of my all-time favorite authors and series, especially coming from the slog of Malazan and the roughness of the Age of Myth series.

[@MrSnivs]

Hearing Logan's sayings sprinkled throughout the northmen's conversation was such a great touch.

[@ReppavRevlis]

I like these more laid back and straight on point reviews/videos. Will definitely add it to my list. Keep em coming!

[@marcos-ll2yr]

Nice review Daniel. got me interested. 7:02 did not expect this, you are full of surprises hahaha . Many hugs for you.

[@stephenlogsdon8266]

Watching you KZbinrs, I mean BookTubers, has become useful to me, because occasionally you guys give me these little insights that are useful to me. I just wanted to thank you for bringing up how this Joe Abercrombie has his characters talk in the high level you mentioned. In the same high level he writes his prose in. I’ve noticed that in my own writing, and I war against it, but more on a subconscious level. And, you put a name to it.

[@thecontradictorian2225]

It's a complete masterpiece. Agree with everything you said. Wish I could do a handstand.

[@MurphySR8]

Your channel has been responsible for so much of my love of fantasy books. A genre I've only started reading in the last few years. And your interview with abercrombie helped me appreciate how fantastic he is as an author. Can't wait to check the new trilogy out

[@teksnotdead902]

Having read the first First Law trilogy, the 3 standalones and the short story collection...I am both super excited and completely terrified to start the second trilogy.

[@maxroy5246]

I just finished Red Country and I feel the same way. His books are so intense it’s like they take a toll on you

[@patrickborkland8797]

Hey Daniel! Love love the reviews. Would you be willing to do a Spoiler conversation for this book? SO much to discuss and I’m dying to get your opinion on the finale

[@LordNotlek]

After finishing this book I am very excited for the standalone books that will follow. Bayaz is cooking up some spicy stuff I was sort of sad how Orso’s story went

[@Zinferbuddy]

I was in the middle of "The Trouble With Peace" and about to quit because I knew things were gonna be depressing and wasn't sure if I wanted to go through that experience again, but your reviews... sighhhh, I'm gonna see it through

[@freedoughnut1833]

Holy shit i never saw Daniel so in love with a book like this before

[@vogarner]

I'm late reading (thanks a lot Malazan!) but wanted to put my two cents in: LOVED how Abercrombie, intentionally or not, mixed two types of revolutions together. He mixes a liberal bourgeois revolution with a proletariat worker's revolution. Theoretically these two happen at different times. The transition from feudalism to liberal capitalism (French rev) yields the conditions (an industrial age) that lead to a worker's revolution. Abercrombie pushes the industrial era forward so that it happens before feudalism ends, and it's believable. So then when everything kicks off, the revolution is very much bourgeois but with the aesthetics of a worker's revolt. Very fun to read.

[@destro6971]

Just finished The Blade Itself, good to know the series stays strong because I really enjoyed it. The audio book narrator was amazing, that’s the only one my library had available without a 20 week wait. 🤪

[@AtomixIGN]

Devour that series. You're in for a bitter treat. Don't skip the standalones or Sharp Ends. They are great and they matter

[@JoffJk]

Steve Pacey is the GOAT narrator!

[@anywherelife585]

Just finished "Wisdrom of Crowds" at new Year (germans hat to wait for the translated version to mid of december)... and hell yes. It had push me several times deeeep into my seat, beat me nearby consciousness with some character arc developments and conclusions. And until now, from all books (and i read ALL Abercrombie Books multiple times!) the "best served cold" was my favorite. NOW the "wisdom of crowds" takes the throne and push "best served cold" to the second place. It's almost perfect and i couldn't agree more with all points that Daniel is making about the book in this yt book review! One thing that i like a lot was the transformation about my mood. With the start of the age of madness with "A little hatred" i was very (!) "uh yeah thats a nice introduce to new characters" and fall down with the following middle part "the trouble with peace" (i was split in half, with decisions abercrombie make and take a specific route, cannot say more because of potential spoilers)...but then with ending "Wisdom of Crowds" the conclusion BLOW ME AWAY, and upgrade my rating and viewing about "Trouble with peace" backwards way up. Even two weeks after finishing Wisdom of Crowds my Head is full of thoughts about the story, the ending and the mirror of our civilation over all. JOE, you are genius, you bloody bastard, i bet you wrote this hole 10 books with only nine fingers and even than it become great. Thanks Daniel for this great Video and your opinion.

[@kengillespie7797]

I finished The Blade Itself a little while ago, and now I want to go read Before They Are Hanged and Last Argument of Kings just so I can start in on the Age of Madness trilogy. But then I'd have to drop all my classes and quit my job. Hmm might be worth it... I'll let the KZbin comment section decide! Tell me what you think I should do!

[@jaziks]

First off thanks for the review. These are the videos I like your channel for! I also happen to agree with you 100% as I just finished this myself a few days ago and am still thinking about it. I am curious to know what moment you were referring to towards the end. I feel like there were a few of them.

[@drew8343]

i am convinced there were no faults in this trilogy

[@robinhoodspiderman]

I read one last one of the last chapters while waiting for the dentist. My mouth was opened the entire time I was there.

[@atquinn1975]

Should be getting this book in a couple days and I can't wait!

[@adamjscholte583]

Hate to admit, I have not heard of 'The age of madness series. Your video on this was totally amazing, and I look forward to reading it now.

[@RetroBailey]

can we please get a spoiler talk of your thoughts and favourite moments throughout the Age of Madness? Would love to see what bits you loved most and specifically about the death chapter of a certain character towards the end of the book. Genuinely the most perfectly written chapter of fantasy i have ever read.

[@wordsandwhiskeypodcast7841]

Yoooooo! No doubt. Glad you did this one (I assumed so based on the livestream!)

[@sainsburyshopper]

Crazy to think people accused Breaking Bad of promoting crystal meth when all the addicts in the show were portrayed as drug-addled wrecks who lived in absolute dumps.

[@BackAlleyTANGO]

I've been putting off reading this for a while now, for the simple reason that I don't want the series to be over! Abercrombie has consistently gotten better with every book he's put out and his debut novel was f*cking outstanding to begin with. Aaahhhh, I'm so excited for WoC. Absolutely terrified, but excited. :DDD

[@stevezanders8279]

I honestly think Joe writes some of the best female fantasy characters. Rikke chapters were my life throughout this trilogy.

[@Joshmosis2.0]

I just finished it a few hours ago. I'm floored.

[@evanmelhouse6230]

I picked this up yesterday, along with The Blade Itself. (I started with a little hatred, I didn't know!) I'm looking forward to reading both after I finish Nevernight!

[@xaviercopeland2789]

I’m only halfway through the book, but I have something I stumbled upon… SPOILERS!!!!! Is Judge Ro from Red Country? She talks about her past with the Ghost and Dragon people and how they got murdered, and she went crazy after the whole ordeal. It would make a lot of sense. She fits the description with her red hair and all too!

[@luvBB4lyf]

Can't wait to get into the First Law world, hoping to start the first series next year 🤞 btw congrats on 350K!!🎉

[@lostboi2271]

Love how my notification cropped the thumbnail to the point where it just said "Crap" 😂

[@andreistoriei2050]

I soooo want to get into this author and always have. Hope I will soon!

[@irockmajorly]

Just be careful. Hes spoiled me too much. I legit have trouble getting through other fantasy now, because i cant find one thats as... believable, as honest as these.

[@andreistoriei2050]

@@irockmajorly That's literally what I've thought like three or four times after reading something, but I've found more books again each time. Interesting take though and I'll keep this in mind. hehe.

[@solidsnake11087]

I am reading Before They Are Hanged, right now and am reading the First Law trilogy for the first time currently. I am glad to know that I can stay in this world for at least 4 more books.

[@MysticXombie]

Just finished this and wow that was a great series. I'm hoping he continues the timeline in upcoming projects.

[@lucas8914]

Good thing is I just finished The Trouble with Peace like 10 minutes ago and have WoC already waiting for me on my shelf. This review hyped me even more.

[@markusbisma5015]

I absolutely loved this book. Joe Abercrombie is just amazing.

[@dreddiknight]

Thank you. I was looking forward to your thoughts on this; I'm ⅔ through it and by golly it's grim, thought provoking emotive stuff.

[@tylerflowers4592]

I just picked up all three Age of Madness books and am pumped to get into them! But I am also just beginning The Fires of Heaven in my first WOT read through. Not sure if reading these to break up the WOT is a good idea or not!

[@milodebruin4821]

Finish Fires of Heaven, do the first series of these books, do the next couple of WoT books, then the short stories, back to Wot, then the series this book is from and finish out WoT.

[@samuelleask1132]

Read that scene with Mat in book 3 for the first time a few days ago and now Mat is my favourite character

[@senorbe]

Joe Abercrombie doesn't waste a syllable - I haven't read this yet (give me a week) but I am absolutely confident that he has squeezed more sardonic humor, philosophical musings and fascinating action in his few pages than many a 1000 page tome.

[@charlesacker9174]

Trusted reviewer, trusted opinion I'll give it a read. After finally finishing Stormlight 4.

[@maxsim1129]

Hey Daniel, a personal suggestion for your Chanel is a movie review of 'Predestination' (2014). It is an Australian Sci-Fi film that hasn't received much spotlight and I belive that it deserves more praise. Plus there is plenty to discuss. Thanks

[@garrettmasters7281]

Now that's a FREAKIN DUNE SHIRT!

[@dylanlloyd4657]

Says everything for me that once I finished the first three books I picked up the first book of malazan, and while I'm absolutely loving it, I am craving getting back to this series. Calling this his best work is only gonna make malazan harder to get through.

[@itsyaboi77]

Is "prose" a plural? Seems like the mass noun rule would apply and it should be "prose is..." not "prose are..." Just my intuition tho, have I been using this wrong??

[@varenoftatooine2393]

You are correct.

[@gigangreg7837]

Prose is not plural, no

[@gigangreg7837]

Watching again and man That really irks me "The prose are-" Like psychic nails on a mental chalkboard

[@feral_orc]

Daniel does this, he is aware it annoys people but he just thinks it sounds better

[@gigangreg7837]

@@feral_orc Well that's dumb

[@andrewlewandowski3740]

just a word of thanks for introducing and reviewing Joe Abercrombie's works. I would not have discovered these works otherwise.

[@bnikolab]

I was doing sudoku while listening to this video and the cut at 5:02 was a jump scare for me. Thanks for that, Daniel.

[@chadum96]

Why does Daniel’s mic sound different? Everything sounds flat

[@barrettisaza3614]

Daniel this book is FANTASTIC. AOM Is great, can’t wait for more!

[@Nasser851000]

Lord GrimDark back in action ;)

[@RallickNom]

This book truly is a masterwork of fantasy. I adored every single bit of it. Leo and Orso's arc's across the trilogy are absolutely spectacular. Best book I've read this year with John Gwynne's newest a close 2nd. Still waiting on Jade Legacy but from what Daniel has said it may surpass WoC for me

[@tohellwithyourcrap8045]

I'm very hyper conscious of this, but I think we all get one per... decade? Yeah? I liked First Law before it was cool. This book was so good.

[@DryBooks]

Damn you Daniel! See... I read first law this year, enjoyed it, but wasn’t really pumped to read any more Abercrombie any time soon bc his writting can be *depressive*. And now.... I'm hyped again...

[@jarkody]

Your wall handstand is impressive. I can’t do it facing away from the wall but I’m gonna practice lol.

[@NAOT4R]

I was finishing my first (I know) ever read through of Wheel of Time when this came out and just got around to finishing it. Couldn't agree more it's absolutely outstanding.

[@korvisus]

on the prose.... sometimes when im reading a sanderson or abercrombie book, ill repeat out loud what a character is saying, and get chills, and want to bookmark it and write it down or something... and then im like "There is literally no point to saving this quote @.@" even though i want to >.> it gets me so excited. i have mild tourettes, and when i get excited, i sometimes like... make squeaking noises? kinda? and there is a physical response that is hard to describe... and reading those types of moments just lights me up like crazy.

[@jasonlarkin8807]

Agree 100% on all your subtle points! Which is kinda amazing really, pretty sure Ive been closer to 0% agreement on a few other reviews. 🤷‍♂️

[@benmurphy4740]

Totally agree. Spoiler discussion coming? Just want to hear you’re unrestrained thoughts

[@andrewmckinlay2379]

what a beautiful machine this Age of Madness is

[@briancohen-doherty4392]

Gotta say, I do enjoy "upside down Daniel"!! 😂

[@frostburnwoof]

Very excited to get into this books. Now we can look forward to the final trilogy set in this world in a few years! Joe kinda-ish confirmed (or cried) when asked of there would be standalones in between. So looking forward to those as well.

[@reidblanchard6453]

I’ve gotta read more First Law. I’ve only read the original trilogy and this has definitely convinced me I need to continue

[@eliasbonafe9236]

Wait... is that shirt about dune? I can't wait for your video about it

[@Brynhold]

I didn't feel depressed by the book or the series, it was just super interesting. I like that it didn't have cheep shock value deaths to my mind, instead deaths feels earned. Also all the characters i rooted for the most made it through :D Love this book and series. So many amazing characters!

[@flowaroundtherock]

5:01 was a jump scare, I thought someone had just walked in behind me haha

[@MikiiWay]

Is this spoiler free?

[@DanielGreeneReviews]

Yup!