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Ship of Destiny by Robin Hobb

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etherealgnome's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This trilogy was concluded so well, overall. I agree with some of the other reviews that this one was slightly more convoluted than the other two but all of my questions were answered satisfyingly. So, for the ending of an excellent trilogy, I give it full stars. There is so much wisdom within these pages, I am genuinely grateful to have read these books.

dailbrae's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

the_bitextual's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious sad tense medium-paced

4.75

A near perfect end to a perfect trilogy. The arcs are all tied in nice little bows, everything you want to happen happens, even if it isn't the WAY you wanted it. I've got two gripes, one of the romances I'm not a fan of, and there is a change in the Rain Wilder's appearance that goes unmentioned by anyone. (MINOR SPOILER) They go from being described as lumpy, with bulbs of flesh, and that's completely gone now, they are said to be scaly. This goes unmentioned and unnoticed, and I've heard it is discussed in a future trilogy, but without an explanation it seems like sloppy retconning.

tresarah's review against another edition

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adventurous dark medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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queencam's review against another edition

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adventurous

5.0

thewisewombat's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious reflective sad tense slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

youngthespian42's review against another edition

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5.0

I wish I could give this a 6/5. I truly cherish these character. I can believe the journey we have gone on together. Incredible conclusions to an incredible series. I loved Farseer Trilogy but Liveships offered even more. Cannot wait to continue but I am sad leaving Althea, Malta and co. behind. Top 3 series for sure.