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Violence
A lot
Graphic violence; western-style killings
Language
Some
Strong language
Sexual Content
Barely any
Brief sexual references
Substance Use
Barely any
Drinking
Emotional Intensity
Some
Themes of survival, family, and moral compromise in a violent world
What this book is about
Abercrombie's 2012 standalone First Law world novel follows Shy South and her stepfather as they travel into the brutal wilderness to rescue kidnapped children. A fantasy western with the author's characteristic violence. For adults.
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Graphic violence
Strong language
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