Reviews

Fool's Errand by Robin Hobb

inthebrineydeep's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Animal death and Child abuse

basalyga2e's review against another edition

emotional mysterious reflective sad 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? Yes

5.0

dkadastra's review against another edition

4.0

Really great book. I'm really starting to appreciate Robin Hobb's consistency. All of her books have been good, with moments of greatness. The relationships are really what drive this one. Fitz and the Fool, and Fitz and his wolf. Excited to continue on in the series.

kolymaarasto's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional medium-paced

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

4.5

stianbond's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad 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

4.25

luci_moomoo's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny reflective sad fast-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

raiju01's review against another edition

5.0

Her prose flows with a mesmerizing cadence

laraloops's review against another edition

adventurous challenging reflective sad 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

Out of all of the realm of the elderlings books this is by far my favorite so far. The character dynamics were unparalleled and the pacing in this book felt the best as well. I finished this book easily in two days. It tore me up but just about as much as any other Robin Hobb book. Fitz was so good, and the dynamic between him and the Fool was so lovely. I wanted to highlight their every interaction. 

There was so many satisfying moments that could only be earned with such a long series like this. It's been building since Assassins Apprentice and was so good. Seeing Fitz in a more mentor like role was great to see, all his actions good and bad were something I really loved to read. 

I'm excited to continue the series though I know it's going to destroy me. 

micallab's review against another edition

adventurous sad tense fast-paced

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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Death, Toxic friendship, Animal death, Physical abuse, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Infidelity and Blood

eidolem's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective medium-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

4.25

Plot cadence was faster than previous books. Great characters. I was worried it'd be too slow.