#a little hatred

[scelestic-reveries]

Nothing like being wanted, is there? Wanted by someone you want. Always seems like magic, that something can feel so good but cost nothing.

Joe Abercrombie, A Little Hatred

#a little hatred #Joe Abercrombie #quote #books #s/r #scelestic reveries

[tasty-book-fans]

“Once you have a task to do, it’s better to do it than live with the fear of it.” —A Little Hatred by Joe Abercrombie

#book quotes #life quotes #tasks #to do list #life advice #joe abercrombie #a little hatred

[xserpx]

He wasn’t a lion, he was a scared little boy who didn’t want to die. But it was too late to listen to Mother now.

— A Little Hatred by Joe Abercrombie

#the first law #leo dan brock #my sweet little idiot lion child ❤️🦁 #joe abercrombie #the age of madness #a little hatred #rereading the fight with stour and fhakdkaldka #tfw you're rooting for both the people fighting to the death #i love the hooks of 'words to live by' and 'by the dead' in that chapter #also stour is hot there i said it don't talk to me about his soul patch it's not there if i refuse to imagine it #also when leo sees 'jurand wincing as if he felt every wound himself' 🥲 i need a lie down

[felagund-fiollaigean]

when you're in a Being Obliviously Gay competition but your opponent is Leo dan Brock

#leo dan brock #joe abercrombie #a little hatred

[namethief]

Orso really is the saddest wettest meow meow and I get it now

#a little hatred #the age of madness #orso #prince orso

[luckspren]

I'm finally reading the Age of Madness trilogy. I just finished part 4 (so basically part 1 of The Trouble with Peace) and I looove it. I'm trying my hardest to be normal about the series, but my god. Abercrombie is definitely an auto-buy author for me. On the one hand I want to take my time with the rest of the trilogy and on the other hand I can't wait to read more. I am legitimately nervous about where some of those storylines will go.

While I wasn't exactly worried about not liking the trilogy (beause I heard many readers apparently prefer this one to the first trilogy and so far Abercrombie hasn't let me down), next-generation books can be kinda tricky for me, especially if the characters from the books before are still around. But I really like the new pov-characters.

Some thoughts and speculations under the cut:

So far I like the pov of Rikke and Orso the best. I do really enjoy the other perspectives too, though. Broad is probably the one I am least interested in right now

Rikkes prophecy... so up to the lion eating the wolf the events have already happened. So next comes the lamb eating the lion and we already know that Orso is the lamb. With the civil war brewing I have no reason to doubt that. So the question is who the owl represents. I guess the owl is often associated with wisdom, so maybe we are supposed to think that Bayaz wins it all again? Given that every other animal in the prophecy is connected to a member of the next generation though, I think the owl will also be one of them. Savine already likened herself to a snake, so I don't think it's her, even though she has a claim to the throne. So I think it's either Rikke or Jappo who we haven't really met yet, but Styria has to come into the plot sooner or later

(I haven't really considered Vick, Clover or Broad for the owl, because I read the animals/characters in the prophecy more as stand-ins for the nations they lead. Broad also already has the bull as an animal motif and so far Vick and Clover have no real power by themselves, so I just think it's unlikely, at least at this point in the story)

Leo is soooo doomed. It's amazing how he never learns from his mistakes. I don't actually dislike his chapters, but he is a very aggravating character to read about. He is so easily manipulated, I'm sure I still feel bad for him, when his downfall inevitably comes.

also with his colossal mommy issues I still can't quite tell if he's bi and in denial or gay and in denial. Either way, he's definitely into Jurand who I already feel bad for. Like I'm worried about Leos entire friend group. I feel like they are doomed by association. But not only is Jurand the only voice of reason in that group that nobody ever listens to, I also can't see Leo reacting favorably if his feelings ever come to light. Obviously Leo is married now, but I don't think even the friendship would survive, what with Leos pretty severe internalized homophobia. Also there was a moment in A Little Hatred where I thought Jurand may have something going on with Glaward (I think that's his name...definitely something with a G), because it's specifically mentioned that they spring apart when Leo runs through the camp after Rikke has her fit, so I thought maybe a little jealousy would move the plotline along, but that didn't happen. But maybe the Leo/Savine marriage reveal finally will ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Civil war is definitely coming and as I said before, I think Leos side will lose. Right now Orso seems in a worse position with everyone hating him. But Isher and co. seem to bank on the fact that Leo has allied himself with Stour who I can easily see betraying Leo. I don't know, I just think Leo will regret the decision to leave him alive. He should really listen to the women in his life but obviously he isn't gonna

I don't really know how things in the North will progress, now that the Dogman is dead ( :((( ). There is no chance in hell that Rikke will agree to an alliance with Stour and probably she's still pissed at Leo, so I guess she will rally the men (or at least a faction of them) behind her somehow... but the protectorate is also sandwiched between them and that seems like a terrible position to be in on her own.

Also I wonder if Styria will sweep in right after the Union weakens itself by infighting. Or maybe one of the sides will try to ally with Styria. Again that seems more likely for Leos side, buuut...Orso is half styrian and while Terez would fucking hate it, I could maybe see him giving up his claim to Styria entirely in his search for possible allies? He already didn't want to be king of the Union, I don't think he wants Styria. That would certainly be a twist regarding the tensions between the Union and Styria. But then again I don't now how that would fit into Vicks current storyline.

I am suspicious of everything. When Selest told Leo she wouldn't have missed his wedding even if Bayaz locked her in the House of the Maker I immediately went: Tolomei, is that you?? That's maybe more of an easter egg, but I am still pretty intrigued how and when the Bayaz plotline will come more to the forefront.

Jezal died (or was murdered?) and I'm being so brave about it. All in all not surprising. But I was so sure he would be assassinated at the end of the parade for Leo and Orso that I actually got my hopes up that he would at least survive book 1, only for the last chapter title to punch me in the gut. I literally started 2024 with reading his death. At least he died not knowing that his children had an affair.

It's amazing that I actually felt kinda bad for Savine and Orso and that they couldn't be together. It's him not knowing why that makes the situation so frustrating. I am not sure how many people in the story know of her true parentage. Maybe she will tell him herself later in the story. I guess he has to find out somewhere down the line

Given her marriage to Leo, maybe they will even use her parentage to strengthen his cause, but for that to happen, Savine would have to admit it to Leo first and right now I don't see it happening. Also the affair with Orso already seems subject to gossip, so trying to use her parentage wouldn't help her reputation at all (and I think Leo would also react with disgust) and people would for sure doubt the parentage of her own child

Speaking of which, I'm also not sure if I am supposed to question the parentage of Savines child? There was mention that she had her period shortly before Leo came to Adua, but wasn't Valbeck also right before his visit? Given that there are no paternity tests in this world, I am guessing I have to take Savines thoughts on the matter at face value and it's actually Leos child.

Interesting how the national conflicts are also kinda personal because of the partner switch at the end of A Little Hatred. Given that they are married now, I think Savine will support Leo in his treason. Still think he's a bad investment so to speak. So maybe she will use her pregnancy to get back into Orsos good graces once her side is losing.

Clover killing Wonderful also was quite the gut punch. I literally went 'oh no' the moment Stour made the request, because of course he would do it.

I find the similarities between Clover and Vick pretty interesting (in the sense that they both are betraying people around them so easily, at least seemingly)... While I am probably supposed to think that Vick will defect to Styria, the scene with Vitari makes me believe that she might actually stay loyal to Glokta in the long run. Clover on the other hand mostly thinks about his own well-being...and I don't know, I feel like Stour should watch his back around him. If the right opportunity comes along to get rid of him, I think Clover would take it. I would certainly cheer him on and it would endear him to Rikke... so maybe he will end up in her camp.

Even with all my precautions about spoilers, I think I managed to get spoiled about the identity of the weaver. I can only hope that is something that gets revealed soon, so I can go into book 3 completely blind

There is so much more I could write about these books and I am not even really halfway through (I haven't even touched on the breakers/burners etc)...

There is not one pov-character that I can't see ending up as a villain. Even the ones that start out more genial like Rikke and Orso might change for the worse, but Abercrombie does a good job of making them all the hero of their own story, if that makes sense.

I also keep thinking about people who start reading First Law with the Age of Madness trilogy and how that changes the reading experience. Don't think I would recommend that, but things like the half-sibling-reveal probably hit harder.

#First Law #The Age of Madness #A Little Hatred #The Trouble with Peace #first law spoilers #age of madness spoilers #just realized that all my speculations relies on Rikkes prophecy #hopefully Abercrombie doesn't pull the rug out from under me in that regard #I guess I just have to read and find out

[unbizzarre]

Crown Prince Orso

Love this character from Joe Abercrombie’s “Age of Madness” trilogy.

#firstlaw #joe abercrombie #first law #wisdom of crowds #a little hatred #age of madness #the trouble with peace #orso #crown prince orso #Orso Dan Luthar #fanart #first law fanart #joe Abercrombie fanart #age of madness fanart #orso fanart

[happilymad]

Deserving’s got nothing to do with anything. Life just falls on you. Like rain.

—Gunnar Broad, A Little Hatred

#Gunnar broad #a little hatred #Joe Abercrombie #quotes

[random-jot]

#polls #tumblr polls #the first law #joe abercrombie #the first law series #the blade itself #before they are hanged #last argument of kings #best served cold #the heroes #red country #sharp ends #a little hatred #the trouble with peace #the wisdom of crowds #logen ninefingers #jezal dan luthar #monza murcatto #ferro maljinn #sand dan glokta #Lord bayaz

[bookcoversonly]

Title: A Little Hatred | Author: Joe Abercrombie | Publisher: Orbit (2019)

#books #A Little Hatred #Joe Abercrombie

[scelestic-reveries]

It is healthy to be disabused of our self-deceptions every now and then, even if it hurts.

Joe Abercrombie, A Little Hatred.

#a little hatred #Joe Abercrombie #book so good it hurts a little. #quote #s/r #scelestic reveries

[xserpx]

The cold nipped at Leo’s ears as they made their way through the darkened streets, but the fires of excitement were burning ever hotter inside. Jurand looked as eager as he was. A playful sparkle in his eye. A handsome flush to his cheek.

‘Where are we going?’ he murmured, his hand on Leo’s shoulder and his voice a little squeaky.

‘Somewhere far from prying eyes, I suppose.’ Leo nudged him in the ribs with his elbow. ‘Wouldn’t want to cause a scandal, would we?’

‘Honestly,’ said Jurand, with that grin at the corner of his mouth, ‘I don’t care.’

— A Little Hatred by Joe Abercrombie

‘Thanks for the directions,’ he said. ‘You’re a good friend. The best. I’ll see you tomorrow. At the parade.’ When he turned, grinning, Jurand had the strangest look on his face. Shocked. Dismayed. Let down.

#the first law #the age of madness #a little hatred #leo dan brock #jurand #leo/jurand

[nocontextfirstlawtrilogy]

The superior did not look pleased by the thought of chicken.

~ A Little Hatred, Joe Abercombie

#the first law #joe abercrombie #first law ooc #first law out of context #tflooc #out of context #the age of madness trilogy #a little hatred #submission

[wishfulreverie]

cr: a little hatred by joe abercrombie 🗡

#wishfulreveriebooks #cozy aesthetic #books #joe abercrombie #a little hatred #cozycore #coffee and books

[druggeddraccus]

dad dogman

#man i missed dogman so much #he’s such a cool character #a little hatred #first law #age of madness #joe abercrombie #currently reading #book shot

[wizardnaturalist]

joe abercrombie's breakdown of political action is very good, very thorough and it shows through in how he represents social issues and how people react to them. I will however be killing him for fatphobia crimes

#joe abercrombie #a little hatred #the age of madness