Guy Katriel

7\10

At its best, it inspires curiosity about the world in which it exist and is wonderfully imaginative, but at most times “The Slow Regard of Silent Things” is an odd, uninteresting exercise in creative writing, that simply could not interest me as a reader and a Rothfuss fan.

One of Abercrombie's great strengths as a writer is his ability to portray the tragedy that results from violence.

I always found this aspect of his writing to be particularly impactful, but recently a father, now I find this aspect is so much more visceral to me.
The individual small stories that portray loss & pain, enmity, disappointment, and their consequences - remained with me throughout the day as I read “A Little Hatred”

This book at the very least, and probably some more of Abercrombie's, exemplifies grimdark fantasy as a genre highly capable of conveying the tragedy of existence & its all to frequent end.

Intro by Orwell was a 5/5, read only that

This book explicitly discusses the personal story of J.D. Vance's life, but from a slightly more analytical angle—there's a significant and repeated focus on the behaviors, approaches, and circumstances that lead to and, more so, maintain poverty in white America.

Although mostly an anecdotal account (some research is mentioned), this remains a worthwhile and enjoyable read for anyone who might be interested in understanding soci0-political issues trending in the US or just some thought-provoking insights and experiences that might distinguish lower, and mid-to-upper classes in the western world today