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halftimelord's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I don't read much fantasy, especially high fantasy, and it did take me two goes to get into the book. However once I'd got through the first chapter, everything started to fall into place and in the end it was a really enjoyable read.
Most of the characters are complex and multi-layered (apart from a few straight up evil guys) and it's interesting to see Fitz develop over the course of the book. Very interested to learn more about the Fool and see how he shows up again in future books. I had been warned that this was a sad book and it's definitely emotional and very dark in places -the Galen training scenes were horrible! - but it never feels TOO heavy.
The politics are interesting but not too complicated to follow, and the mysteries in the story are well-balanced - being the first book in a trilogy, not everything is tied up, but it doesn't feel unsatisfying either. Looking forward to reading the rest of the series and seeing how the story and characters progress.
I have no idea how Burrich survived the whole book! Dude has nine lives.
Most of the characters are complex and multi-layered (apart from a few straight up evil guys) and it's interesting to see Fitz develop over the course of the book. Very interested to learn more about the Fool and see how he shows up again in future books. I had been warned that this was a sad book and it's definitely emotional and very dark in places -
The politics are interesting but not too complicated to follow, and the mysteries in the story are well-balanced - being the first book in a trilogy, not everything is tied up, but it doesn't feel unsatisfying either. Looking forward to reading the rest of the series and seeing how the story and characters progress.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death
ltsang08's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Alcohol, Death of parent, Bullying, Drug use, Injury/Injury detail, Classism, Child abuse, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Abandonment, Addiction, Blood, Death, Emotional abuse, Drug abuse, Infertility, Physical abuse, and War
sayasan's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Animal death
biancarprimo's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.75
Thanks Robin Hobb now I'm depressed
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal cruelty and Animal death
chaospyromancy's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
fast-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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse and Animal death
taobooks's review
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
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? It's complicated
4.5
Was on the slower side for sure and I hope animals will end up a bigger part of the story. I want Fitz to get a dog he can keep so badly.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Animal death, and Death
schmoobles's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death
thefatgingerone's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death
joysmith's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
I very much enjoyed this book, one of the best that I’ve read to be honest. The author writes beautiful descriptions of both settings and relationships between characters. The characters’ flaws feel very real and human, and there is just the right amount of mystery to keep the reader hooked. I took off a quarter of a star because it was slow at times, and difficult to follow at times. But overall, I would strongly recommend this book and I look forward to reading the rest of the trilogy.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Kidnapping, Grief, Violence, Animal death, Physical abuse, Murder, Mental illness, Injury/Injury detail, Emotional abuse, and Death of parent
vonwilliams's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
sad
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death and Animal cruelty