It becomes clear that French has planted plot points and the seeds for later twists throughout. But around halfway it really takes off and develops layers and complexity. The early part of the book felt to me like it was going to be a good, solid read, amusing in parts with its crudeness and entertaining with its action. Of course being out in what is effectively a Wild West they have their own harsh culture too and the "Hoof" Jackal and his fellow warriors ride in have real purpose and strong traditions. This is quite a book, it's full of big brawling characters! These half orcs are like a gang of Hells Angels but they sit astride huge hogs rather than Harleys! As you'd expect with half orcs they are coarse, vicious in battle and not exactly the kind of person you would want your son or daughter bringing home to meet! The early part of the book majors on that but they are half human too and French gives them some of humanity's nobler traits as well in a very compelling mix.
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