Abercrombie returns to his First Law setting. Chronologically he has moved things on but the same acerbic wit and pointed social commentary remain. He has broadened his scope a little, perchance, from the previous books and here he is having a go at the horrors of early industrialization instead of medieval or renaissance settings.
I found this a solid and enjoyable read if maybe not up there with his absolute best. I felt a little that I had seen it all before maybe. Still, I can recommend.