Audiobook Before They Are Hanged (The First Law, #2) by Joe Abercrombie in the ListenBook app
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Book description
## Before They Are Hanged: Audiobook Magic You Can't Ignore
Let's be real: sometimes you just need a book that's brutally funny, deeply flawed, and utterly impossible to put down. Joe Abercrombie's Before They Are Hanged delivers that in spades - and the audiobook? It's pure, unadulterated gold.
Forget perfect heroes. This is a world of broken people: Glokta, the torturer who can barely walk (and absolutely hates it), desperately trying to hold a crumbling city together; Prince Ladisla, leading the most pathetic army imaginable; and the unholy trio of Bayaz, Logen, and Jezal, forced to work together while actively trying to kill each other. It's chaos. It's brilliant.
Why the Audiobook? It's Like Having the Writers in Your Ear.
The narrator doesn't just read; they become Abercrombie's world. Glokta's grumpy, sarcastic voice? Perfectly grating. Logen's slow, heavy speech? Chillingly authentic. The banter between these characters - the constant eye-rolling, the barely-contained hatred - lands with way more impact when you hear it. You're not just reading about them hating each other; you're hearing the venom in their words. It's immersive in a way a silent page can't match.
The Real Magic: Flaws That Feel Real
Abercrombie's genius is making you root for people who are terrible. You want Glokta to succeed because he's so damn relatable in his misery. You groan at Jezal's arrogance but can't help laughing. The sheer humanity of these messed-up characters is what hooks you. The audiobook amplifies this - the sighs, the frustrated mutters, the sudden bursts of dark humor - make their flaws feel immediate and real, not just written on a page.
The Payoff? Pure, Unadulterated Storytelling
This isn't just about epic battles (though those are fantastic). It's about the messy, painful, hilarious reality of people trying to do the right thing when everything's going sideways. The audiobook's pacing is spot-on - it builds tension perfectly, letting you savor the witty dialogue and the slow burn of the plot. You'll find yourself hitting "next" before you even realize it's been an hour.
Bottom Line: If you love character-driven fantasy with zero nonsense, sharp humor, and a healthy dose of "oh, you are a disaster," Before They Are Hanged is essential. The audiobook version? It's the only way to experience the full, glorious, grumpy, hilarious chaos of Abercrombie's world. Trust me - you'll be hooked from Glokta's first grumble to the final, inevitable hanging. And honestly? You'll be laughing while you're screaming. Don't miss it.
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