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smokingchagga's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
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
Not gonna lie, the second half of this book was absolutely amazing. I'm pretty much speechless.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Bullying, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Blood, Animal death, Ableism, and Alcohol
Moderate: Homophobia
Minor: Rape
themysteriouserk's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
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
3.75
A wonderful and entertaining continuation of the second of Robin Hobb’s trilogies focusing on FitzChivalry Farseer and those who share his life and world (and the third of her overarching Realm of the Elderlings series). This one does a lot to grow our understanding of both Fitz and The Fool/Lord Golden/Amber and has plenty of insightful and impactful moments, but spends more time dealing with the fallout of the previous book and setting things up for the next than doing a lot of its own, despite some intriguing political machinations and new information on the books’ unique magic system.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Blood, Confinement, Death, Gore, Grief, Homophobia, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Murder, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, and Ableism
Minor: Addiction, Drug use, Medical content, Rape, and Slavery
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