A review by josiah17
Ship of Destiny by Robin Hobb

challenging dark emotional slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

An overall very enjoyable conclusion to a wonderful trilogy. This book did feel a little lengthy near the end of it, and I was kinda ready for it to be done after some infuriating moments, but it was still a good read. Hobb manages to wrap up character arcs quite well and lay some interesting groundwork for the rest of the Realm of the Elderlings series. 

In particular, Malta's character work and Paragon's journey really stands out to me. It's crazy how I quickly I went from still disliking Malta to loving her in this book. She's grown so much. Paragon's journey I found to be very compelling even though he remained annoying and childish at times. He too ends up in a completely different place and his maturity and new understanding he's found was amazing to read. 

Unfortunately I was pretty indifferent towardss the whole Satrap plotline and Serilla's character arc. They just didn't do much for me. 

Also very glad that Kennit and Kyle are dead. I was kinda enjoying Kennit after Mad Ship and then he becomes utterly despicable here.


Anyways, solid book, good trilogy. I was originally apprehensive to continue Realm of the Elderlings and get back to Fitz's story, but now I'm maybe more interested in the Tawny Man trilogy. Not sure if I'll get to it this year or next year, but I will be continuing.
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