Abercrombie Joe - The First Law 02 - Before They Are Hanged (eng).html
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"We should forgive our enemies, but not before they are hanged."
Heinrich Heine's cynical quote sets the tone for the second novel in Joe Abercrombie's The First Law trilogy. The first novel dealt with a diverse group of point-of-view characters who discover that the empire that provides stability to their region is in danger of being destroyed by forces both within and without its borders. Before They Are Hanged picks up the story where The Blade Itself left off, with the characters who survived the first novel trying to unravel the political conspiracies and ancient mysteries that surround them. There is precious little forgiveness in the world of the besieged Union, and mistakes, once made, are generally fatal. Secretly, Abercrombie's characters feel generous impulses and may even want to show mercy to foes and friends alike. But the cost of doing the right thing is often too high for them to pay