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lily_paivarinta 's review for:
Assassin's Fate
by Robin Hobb
adventurous
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
What do I say of a series that has made me feel so deeply and has been with me for years? Words cannot do it justice, but I’ll give some thoughts. Robin Hobb has a remarkable way of world-building through her characters. Every single character in her books is a real, complex individual. She understands the human heart in a way other authors don’t. This makes all of the twists and turns of the stories of this Elderlings series even more gut wrenching—I felt every single pain and joy along with the characters. The themes and stories of this series all started separately and ended up untwined so beautifully, and this concluding book captured it perfectly. I usually feel rather hollow after finishing a series. Instead, I feel content. The ending was perfect. I liken it to Frodo boarding the ship for the West in Lord of the Rings. Beautiful, and perfect for him, though hard for his friends. Fitz chose a similar fate, and it could not have been more perfect.