colourful characters and brutal battles

One of my fave narrators brings to life a sequal that improves on the previous book - which I also enjoyed.

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The adventures continue

Would you consider the audio edition of Before They Are Hanged to be better than the print version?

The audio version provides a different experience. Listening allows you sit back and visualise the descriptive action with more preciseness. The characterisation of narrator Steven Pacey is excellent and brings a realness to the protagonists.

What other book might you compare Before They Are Hanged to, and why?

It's difficult because there is a uniqueness to Abercombe's writing. Think Game of Thrones with moments of real belly laughter or an irreverent Robert Jordan and you will come somewhere close.

Have you listened to any of Steven Pacey’s other performances? How does this one compare?

Haven't listened to Steven before, other than Abercombe's books, and I would be interested in hearing how he approaches a different style of narrative.

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Laugh, out loud at many points and then just as suddenly feel touched and saddened by descriptions of pure brutality.

Any additional comments?

A fantastic book to read, a brilliant book to listen to.

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Say one thing about Joe Abercrombie

...say he's a damn fine writer

Say one thing about Steven Pacey, say he can't pronounce "grimace" for toffee

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The quality of the writing shines through

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, if they were not put off by violence or swearing.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Before They Are Hanged?

I don't want to introduce any spoilers, but there is little you can predict in this story, the author is very inventive.

What does Steven Pacey bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

Steven Pacey does a brilliant job maintaining all the different accents for the multitude of characters. Even the women are distinctive from each other by his rendition.

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

There are some very funny one-liners, but I did not think it's the type of book to make you cry.

Any additional comments?

The quality of the writing and the depth of the characterisation makes this series wonderful.

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The second book is MUCH better than the first.

I enjoyed the first book, it was a nice change from Brandon Sanderson. It had a brutal edge to it, the fight scenes are good, but I really hesitated before getting the second book.

Don't hesitate.. Where the first book introduced the characters, the second makes them your close friend. The highs are higher, the lows are lower.

My personal favourite is the way that Logans band of friends have become more and more 3d. The laddish banter is hilarious, and enhanced massively by excellent narration.

This is a great second book. Can't wait for third.

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Explosive but in depth entertainment.

What made the experience of listening to Before They Are Hanged the most enjoyable?

The range of characters and the depth to the story made this a really engaging story that is excellently performed.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Before They Are Hanged?

All of it it great with many different facets.

What does Steven Pacey bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

pacey brings the characters and the story to life so you can visualize them and get to know them

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I wanted to hear what happened to them next.

Any additional comments?

if you like the first book don't think twice about buying this one and the third.

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really great

drives me mad how the narrator says "grimaced" and a couple of the voices sound a little weird but other than that very very good. recommended!

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Great narration

What made the experience of listening to Before They Are Hanged the most enjoyable?

I generally listen to this in awe of Steven Pacey's performance. The ability to vocalise so many different characters without hamming up the accents is really great. Glotka is especially skillful; a lisp when speaking out loud but not on internal thoughts.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Before They Are Hanged?

I love the line "He wasn't one to wallow in self-pity" after a whole chapter of wallowing in self-pity. Great little moments of humour throughout.

Have you listened to any of Steven Pacey’s other performances? How does this one compare?

Haven't but will!

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it's very rare that I can doze off to an audiobook

it's very rare that I can doze off to an audiobook, but I had to rewind this on a couple of 15 minutes sleep timer sessions. I still enjoyed the story, it is just a little slow paced.

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The narrator is the best I've heard

Would you consider the audio edition of Before They Are Hanged to be better than the print version?

Yes, the narration is stunning.

What other book might you compare Before They Are Hanged to, and why?

If you like A Song of Ice and Fire, you'll like this.

Which scene did you most enjoy?

Any scene with Sand dan Glokta.

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

The book made me laugh out loud, many times.

Any additional comments?

This is a brilliant book. The narration is sublime.

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