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lauramcc7's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child death, Death, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Pregnancy, and Toxic friendship
kabrahams's review against another edition
4.25
We all know by now that I'll read anything Robin Hobb writes. I'm not always a short story person, but I was intrigued because this tale is often referenced in the Realm of Elderlings series. I knew of its tragic ending, so that wasn't a surprise but the way Robin Hobb does characters is amazing, even in shortened form. I was more interested in the first half about the willful princess and her serving woman (who is our narrator) than the second half. Lots of violence and murder at the end, but again, I expected that.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child death, and Murder