Abercrombie really said I'm going to make these great characters and right when you think they're about to cook, I'm going to pull them out of the oven so fast. And then he served up their half baked growth on a silver platter. Did I eat it up? Maybe so. What can I say, I love these horrible little guys. The characterization and writing is just top notch. The ending is peak grimdark and I respect the commitment. I am definitely looking forward to reading more from this world.