Before They Are Hanged

It took almost the whole first book of The First Law Trilogy to finally get things going, develop characters and find the purpose. The second book is much better because of it. The story line is really interesting and the characters are real flesh and blood. None of them is very likeable but you get to know them and understand the way they act out of their weaknesses as well as strengths. There are some epic moments in this book that you will long remember. And some great moments of wisdom, courage and dignity that after the first book I didn't think the writer was capable of delivering so beautifully. Very nice piece of “realistic” fantasy that I couldn't put down.