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brynalexa's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
The character work is amazing- you hate every character at one point or another but you know why they are the way they are.
The way Hobb takes on slavery, greed, coming of age, passion, religion, and probably other themes I’m not remembering, is expertly crafted.
When I first started I thought “why is she writing about men again?!” But she isn’t 😀
The ending was wrapped up so smoothly with a lot left to ponder on for the next book.
Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Slavery, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Excrement, Vomit, Medical content, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Grief, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Murder, Abandonment, Alcohol, Colonisation, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
gooseberry420's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Sexism, Slavery, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Cursing, Misogyny, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Blood, Vomit, and Alcohol
hisashiburi's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Slavery
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Medical content, and Grief
Minor: Animal cruelty, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Torture, and Pregnancy
lizziaha's review against another edition
3.75
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, Slavery, Trafficking, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Drug use, Physical abuse, Blood, Death of parent, Murder, and Alcohol
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide, and Sexual harassment
beyourbestshelf's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- 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
Graphic: Sexism
Moderate: Death, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Violence, and Death of parent
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Child death, Suicidal thoughts, and Pregnancy
mqabbadbest's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Sexual assault, Slavery, and Suicidal thoughts
maithaalfalasi's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
Graphic: Sexual assault
Moderate: Child abuse, Rape, Sexual content, and Slavery
allcapspyrex's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Slavery and Medical content
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Sexual assault
hilwithonel's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
And then I read this.
Robin Hobb's writing is.... perfect????????!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Graphic: Child abuse, Slavery, and Violence
Moderate: Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Medical trauma, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Sexism
lanid's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Misogyny, Sexism, Slavery, Violence, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Bullying, Physical abuse, and Sexual assault