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Assassin's Quest
by Robin Hobb
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-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:
Complicated
Robin Hobb knows how to write an ending. Wow. I sobbed my way through the final chapters, and I am not okay.
She has mastered the art of a slow build, epic fantasy plot, driven by powerful, compelling characters. I am undone.
Her foreshadowing through the trilogy is subtle, but strong, and just like the prophecies the Fool talks about, break wide open into clarity when the payoff arrives. Everything from before collides together in a clear picture that delights, terrifies, saddens, or otherwise tugs cruelly on your heartstrings.
One other thread through the trilogy is that the Six Duchies is a realm where men and women really are equals without any fanfare or preaching or posturing. The integrated culture feels as natural as breathing, and I was able to immerse myself fully in a world where everyone brings their strengths to the table.
Last, but not least, this third book in the Farseer Trilogy contains the best birth scene I have ever read in fiction. No exceptions. I cried at its beauty and mess and a woman walking through her labor in her own power. Incredible.
I'm going to go cry some more.
She has mastered the art of a slow build, epic fantasy plot, driven by powerful, compelling characters. I am undone.
Her foreshadowing through the trilogy is subtle, but strong, and just like the prophecies the Fool talks about, break wide open into clarity when the payoff arrives. Everything from before collides together in a clear picture that delights, terrifies, saddens, or otherwise tugs cruelly on your heartstrings.
One other thread through the trilogy is that the Six Duchies is a realm where men and women really are equals without any fanfare or preaching or posturing. The integrated culture feels as natural as breathing, and I was able to immerse myself fully in a world where everyone brings their strengths to the table.
Last, but not least, this third book in the Farseer Trilogy contains the best birth scene I have ever read in fiction. No exceptions. I cried at its beauty and mess and a woman walking through her labor in her own power. Incredible.
I'm going to go cry some more.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, Blood, Grief
Moderate: Infertility, Sexual content, Abortion, Pregnancy
Minor: Rape, Slavery, War
Any sexual content is limited primarily to kisses, with emotional and connection language. There is nothing arousing or titillating at all.