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It pains me that this is the first of the Robin Hobb books I've read to give it a 3 star raiting.
The problem with this book is that everything is getting wrapped up but the way it's getting wrapped up feels rushed. Characters are doing things they wouldn't normally do, saying things they wouldn't normally say and acting in ways they don't normally act.
I love the Fool. I do. However this ENTIRE book was him whining, bitching, and moaning. I made me dislike him a bit. It wasn't until after they st ...more
The problem with this book is that everything is getting wrapped up but the way it's getting wrapped up feels rushed. Characters are doing things they wouldn't normally do, saying things they wouldn't normally say and acting in ways they don't normally act.
I love the Fool. I do. However this ENTIRE book was him whining, bitching, and moaning. I made me dislike him a bit. It wasn't until after they st ...more

This might just be my favorite Robin Hobb book yet. And that's saying something. It's not one of Hobb's best plotted or most action-filled novels, but for long-time fans of Fitz there are so many sweet moments that have been a long time coming. Let the grumpy waiting for next August begin.
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Okay, I dithered between 3 and 4 stars, but then settled on 4 just because I really enjoyed the story lines of the Realm of the Elderlings coming togehter i.e. Fitz and the dragons. Also because after a 2-star start in Fool's Assassin, this book really picked up the plot, pace and the writing is just so much better.
Fitz oh Fitz, you are still the most whining character ever, although you have some redeeming qualities still. :P
Really looking forward to the finale, hope it lives up to expectations ...more
Fitz oh Fitz, you are still the most whining character ever, although you have some redeeming qualities still. :P
Really looking forward to the finale, hope it lives up to expectations ...more


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