#167 in Fantasy
The Devils
- 611
- Pages
- about 11 h
- Reading time
- NYT bestseller · 1 week on the list, peaked at #7
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About the book
An Instant New York Times, USA Today, and Indie Bestseller A brand-new epic fantasy from New York Times bestselling author Joe Abercrombie, featuring a notorious band of anti-heroes on a delightfully bloody and raucous journey This hardcover edition features illustrated endpapers, a foil case stamp, and full-page interior illustrations. Holy work sometimes requires unholy deeds. Brother Diaz has been summoned to the Holy City, where he is certain a commendation and grand holy assignment awaits him. But his new flock is made up of unrepentant murderers, practitioners of ghastly magic, and outright monsters. The mission he is tasked with will require bloody measures from them all in order to achieve its righteous ends. Elves lurk at our borders and hunger for our flesh, while greedy princes care for nothing but their own ambitions and comfort. With a hellish journey before him, it's a good thing Brother Diaz has the devils on his side. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Where the score comes from
The sources average 8.3 across 572 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 76% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Fantasy average of 8.0. That is how 8.2 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | 8.3 | 572 | 100% |
Reader voices
The most-liked reviews on Hardcover (credited to their authors).
“This was a blast. I had a great time. Steven Pacey's narration was impeccable. It was funny, it had action, there were real consequences. Each character was unique, had deep backstories and growth throughout. It was neat how Abercrombie would shuffle the party around at different times to see how each would interact with and learn from the others. For a longer book, this never felt stale to me, which is important. No wasted words/time. Based on the ending, I'm not really sure what to expect from the sequel, but I know it's going to be great.”
“Laura and I were entirely bowled over when our incessant badgering of our lovely friends at Gollancz resulted in their giving us an ARC copy of The Devils by Joe Abercrombie. Having now finished the book, I can say confidently you're in for a real treat when it drops in May 2025. Some thoughts: - This is by far his funniest book - Be prepared to welcome some iconic characters into the fantasy zeitgeist - This is also by far his most Abercrombiest book - It reads like a chaotic D&D campaign - The first 25% is a bit of a mess - I had a great time”
“Well, finally, a new trilogy by Joe Abercrombie, this time different, yet still similar in his signature fashion. The differences lie in the setting and a more action packed package. Instead of a fantasy land with some magic, this one is set in an alternate Europe with considerably more magic. Everything else feels familiar; a collage of morally gray characters (more black than gray, but alas), including an old, grumpy figure full of regrets yet indifferent (and who hates stairs), a piece-of-shit character destined for royalty, a rough barbarian constantly at risk of slipping into mindless fre…”
Frequently asked
What is The Devils rated?
8.2 out of 10, from 572 reader ratings across 1 independent sources.
Is The Devils worth reading?
Readers give it 8.2/10 from 572 ratings, which puts it ahead of 17 % of the Fantasy shelf.
How long does it take to read The Devils?
About 11 hours at an average reading pace — 611 pages.
Where does The Devils rank?
#167 in Fantasy on the current snapshot.
Was The Devils a bestseller?
Yes — 1 weeks on the New York Times list, peaking at #7. Sales are shown here but never scored.
How long is The Devils?
It has 611 pages — longer than 66% of the ranked books in Fantasy.
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