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errie's review against another edition
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, Kidnapping, and Grief
Moderate: Rape, Sexual violence, and Torture
librumlegos's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
All the stars in the world
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Violence, and Murder
nikasbooklounge's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
rcarsonb's review against another edition
4.5
When you actually start thinking about the full implications of Fitz and the Fool calling each other “Beloved” in this story where names have carried such a significant thematic weight since literally the opening pages of the first book, you do start to go a little crazy, huh.
Nice to check in with the dysfunctionalteenage love polygon once more!
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tupsukorva's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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
4.75
omancio1204's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
informative
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? It's complicated
5.0
mishon's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
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
5.0
mollyslevitt's review against another edition
adventurous
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
5.0
topdragon's review against another edition
5.0
Wow…
While this is, indeed, the second novel of the Fitz and the Fool trilogy, it is also the eighth novel to feature Fitzchivalry Farseer as the focus character as well as also being a part of the even larger universe of the Realms of the Elderlings so I urge readers to not attempt to read this one for your first Robin Hobb experience. That should be obvious but, alas, there are those that will try anyway.
Since book one of this trilogy ([b:Fool's Assassin|19288321|Fool's Assassin (The Fitz and the Fool, #1)|Robin Hobb|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1393886110s/19288321.jpg|26474462]) ended on a cliffhanger, I was thankful that book two picked up immediately afterward. I will not offer a plot summary but will divulge that this book, near the end does tie in with other Robin Hobb novels that are not part of the strict Farseer books. Characters from the Liveship Traders books and the Rain Wild Chronicles make an appearance but it is not at all necessary to have read those books to enjoy this one.
As for this book, what can I say? It’s Robin Hobb at her finest! Her characters are as multi-dimensional as ever and her settings absolutely come alive with vibrant color. Fitz is an amazing character, meaning he is a likeable protagonist even though often frustratingly flawed in his actions. And the Fool…well, this character is just as intriguing and mystifying as ever. Numerous other characters from the first book and a few new ones as well populate the landscape and all seem to have cool stories of their own. The plot includes several major revelations and at least one that I have been waiting through many novels to finally have occur. I happen to have been up way past my bedtime reading that part (when I really should have been sleeping) and my shout of joy woke up my poor sleeping wife. Some readers complain that Ms. Hobb writes long, wordy books. That is true but that is cause for celebration as never a word is wasted and her prose always leads us on an amazing journey, offering not only a “what’s-going-to-happen-next” story but also complex and fulfilling character interaction. Whether writing of palace intrigue, swashbuckling heroics, cultural intricacies, or world politics of the Six Duchies, Ms. Hobb weaves a spell. As always, I want more; loving the time I get to spend with these characters. When I finished reading the novel, I closed it with a sigh and a feeling of having just completed another Robin Hobb masterpiece.
But it’s not complete. Not just one cliffhanger ending this time but two… How can I possibly wait another year for the final book in this trilogy?
While this is, indeed, the second novel of the Fitz and the Fool trilogy, it is also the eighth novel to feature Fitzchivalry Farseer as the focus character as well as also being a part of the even larger universe of the Realms of the Elderlings so I urge readers to not attempt to read this one for your first Robin Hobb experience. That should be obvious but, alas, there are those that will try anyway.
Since book one of this trilogy ([b:Fool's Assassin|19288321|Fool's Assassin (The Fitz and the Fool, #1)|Robin Hobb|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1393886110s/19288321.jpg|26474462]) ended on a cliffhanger, I was thankful that book two picked up immediately afterward. I will not offer a plot summary but will divulge that this book, near the end does tie in with other Robin Hobb novels that are not part of the strict Farseer books. Characters from the Liveship Traders books and the Rain Wild Chronicles make an appearance but it is not at all necessary to have read those books to enjoy this one.
As for this book, what can I say? It’s Robin Hobb at her finest! Her characters are as multi-dimensional as ever and her settings absolutely come alive with vibrant color. Fitz is an amazing character, meaning he is a likeable protagonist even though often frustratingly flawed in his actions. And the Fool…well, this character is just as intriguing and mystifying as ever. Numerous other characters from the first book and a few new ones as well populate the landscape and all seem to have cool stories of their own. The plot includes several major revelations and at least one that I have been waiting through many novels to finally have occur. I happen to have been up way past my bedtime reading that part (when I really should have been sleeping) and my shout of joy woke up my poor sleeping wife. Some readers complain that Ms. Hobb writes long, wordy books. That is true but that is cause for celebration as never a word is wasted and her prose always leads us on an amazing journey, offering not only a “what’s-going-to-happen-next” story but also complex and fulfilling character interaction. Whether writing of palace intrigue, swashbuckling heroics, cultural intricacies, or world politics of the Six Duchies, Ms. Hobb weaves a spell. As always, I want more; loving the time I get to spend with these characters. When I finished reading the novel, I closed it with a sigh and a feeling of having just completed another Robin Hobb masterpiece.
But it’s not complete. Not just one cliffhanger ending this time but two… How can I possibly wait another year for the final book in this trilogy?