The Golden Fool by Robin Hobb

The Golden Fool

The Tawny Man #2

Robin Hobb

25 hours, 6 minutes • first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous emotional slow-paced

Description

The second in the thrilling fantasy series returning readers to the Six Duchies and the magical world of the Farseers, from the author of the bestselling Assassin's Apprentice.

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Moods

adventurous 78%
emotional 77%
mysterious 31%
dark 28%
reflective 27%
tense 26%
sad 25%
challenging 19%
hopeful 9%
funny 6%
inspiring 5%
relaxing 3%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

slow 64%
medium 31%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 54% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 3%

Average rating

4.34

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