torquenator's review against another edition
5.0
What can I say, there are no bad books by Robin Hobb. And the Farseer Saga is great. Cranking through the trilogy as I took it out of the library and its due soon.
hilaryjsc's review against another edition
5.0
I thought my expectations for this book were too high. I was mistaken.
llona_llegaconlalluvia's review against another edition
3.0
nascita di Ape
ritorno del Matto
una stella in meno per l'incoerenza:
Fizt addomesticato lo tollero,
lo Spirito quasi atrofizzato lo capisco,
L'Arte inutile o utile a seconda della trama non è una sorpresa
ma l'addestramento da assassino completamente svanito????? la profonda capacità di osservazione, i balzi deduttivi???
15anni felici in campagna non spiegano l'ottusita
ne l'istinto paterno spiega un assassinio con 3 coltellate in un unico balzo incosciente
ritorno del Matto
una stella in meno per l'incoerenza:
Spoiler
Fizt addomesticato lo tollero,
lo Spirito quasi atrofizzato lo capisco,
L'Arte inutile o utile a seconda della trama non è una sorpresa
ma l'addestramento da assassino completamente svanito????? la profonda capacità di osservazione, i balzi deduttivi???
15anni felici in campagna non spiegano l'ottusita
ne l'istinto paterno spiega un assassinio con 3 coltellate in un unico balzo incosciente
zejenni's review against another edition
5.0
An excellent read, but I feel like I can't judge it until I've read the whole trilogy. It was maybe more of a necessary preparation for the next book.
mythicpages's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
anniezbeth's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
sophiapinheiro's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
theboysareader's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Oh this was wonderful.
I am comfortable enough with Robin Hobb to dive into a trilogy and know for a fact that not one word she writes is meandering or digressing. It’s slow, yes, but that is what makes it so good.
Flying through the first third of the novel and all the years Fitz spends with Molly is splendid. The middle slows down and we truly experience the signature slice-of-life storytelling that keeps pulling me back to this world, and the final pages are a banger of surprises and action.
This entire series is so deeply driven by relatable characters that it’s a sure-fire win each time I read the next book. This was no different. I loved seeing Fitz age.I sobbed with him for the inevitable loss of his wife. I loved Bee’s POV more than I expected. Robin Hobb keeps proving she has this craft mastered.
I am comfortable enough with Robin Hobb to dive into a trilogy and know for a fact that not one word she writes is meandering or digressing. It’s slow, yes, but that is what makes it so good.
Flying through the first third of the novel and all the years Fitz spends with Molly is splendid. The middle slows down and we truly experience the signature slice-of-life storytelling that keeps pulling me back to this world, and the final pages are a banger of surprises and action.
This entire series is so deeply driven by relatable characters that it’s a sure-fire win each time I read the next book. This was no different. I loved seeing Fitz age.
raetracer's review against another edition
5.0
I think as a new parent I really responded to this one... glad to be back with Fitz and the Fool.