Reviews

Golden Fool by Robin Hobb

tyseco's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful mysterious medium-paced

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

4.0

sam4444's review against another edition

adventurous emotional slow-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

4.0

adamd's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective slow-paced

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

4.5

podanotherjessi's review against another edition

challenging emotional slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

I've been sitting on this review for a couple days because I struggle to talk about why I like the books I like at any time, and Fitz and his world are just so special that it becomes even harder. But this series is incredible, and if for some reason you're looking at this review without having picked up a single Elderling novel, take this as the sign that you should.

Okay, a review:
This book doesn't have a plot. Not in the traditional sense. There's no real central conflict, no inciting incident, and definitely no conclusion. But it doesn't really need one.
The story here is entirely in its characters. We watch Fitz struggle to adapt to the roles he has to play and find where he fits in the world he no longer feels like he belongs to. And along the way, he has some of the most emotional conversations I've read in a book.
It's a comfort to be back in Buck. And traveling with Fitz is like catching up with an old friend. Robin Hobb is truly a master of her craft.

celticboar's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny 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

4.5

alexandra_ivey's review against another edition

adventurous emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

4.5

Fully sucked back in to this world. Don’t love fitz homophobia but the sweetness of all the relationships and how they grow in this is lovely.

anotherstory's review against another edition

emotional mysterious

I care soo much about all of this 👍

danielscones's review against another edition

dark emotional 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

5.0

cctheunicorn's review against another edition

adventurous emotional reflective slow-paced

5.0

imantura's review against another edition

4.0

i LOVED this book at some parts, but most of the time I was like plot where? I think I need action or at least a traditional storyline with rising actions and climaxes. The court politics and intrigue was the BEST part. 5.6/7