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Joe Abercrombie, born on December 31, 1974, is a British writer known for his dark fantasy style. His works are highly appreciated by readers, with notable series including 'The First Law' and 'The Heroes'.

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Famous Joe Abercrombie Quotes

“The one thing she hated worse than being fussed over was being ignored.”

Thorn Abercrombie Joe Abercrombie Half The World Shattered Sea

Author:Joe Abercrombie

“Why the mad hair, girl?" "Because damn you," growled Thorn, "that's why.”

Thorn

Book:Half the World

Source: Half the World

“It was either bluster or look weak and Thorn reckoned that no choice at all, so she puffed herself up and snapped out, "How did you get the scar?" "How did you get the scar?" Thorn frowned. "What scar?" "That's the face the gods gave you?" And with the faintest of smiles the Vansterman went back to coiling rope.”

Thorn Fror

Book:Half the World

Source: Half the World

“You are lucky, Thorn. You are very lucky." "Doubtless. Not every girl gets to be stabbed through the face." "And by a duke of royal blood too!”

Thorn Yarvi

Book:Half the World

Source: Half the World

“Grom-gil-Gorm," she said softly as she rode between Laithlin and Yarvi. "Breaker of Swords." Mother Isriun's horse shied back out of her way. "Maker of Orphans." Thorn reined in beside him, his frowning face lit red by the blazing light of her elf-bangle, and she leaned from her saddle to whisper. "Your death comes.”

Thorn

Book:Half the World

Source: Half the World

“Vialine counted the points off on her small fingers. "So quickness to strike, and cleverness, and aggression without conscience, honor or pity." Thorn held up her empty hands. "They've got me everything I have.”

Thorn

Book:Half the World

Source: Half the World

“You will be struck, and when you are the force of it must not stagger you, the pain of it must not slow you, the shock of it must not cause you to doubt.”

War Advice Battle Training Thorn Skifr Battle Strategy

Book:Half the World

Source: Half the World

“What do you mean like? Like, like like?”

Romance Falling In Love Like I Like You Wonders Insecurities Thorn Thorn To Brand

Book:Half the World

Source: Half the World

About the Author

Born: December 31, 1974
Known for: Writer
Quotes: 161

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Half the WorldRelated source material

Best Served ColdRelated source material

The HeroesRelated source material

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Last Argument of KingsRelated source material

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