Fool's Errand by Robin Hobb

Fool's Errand

The Tawny Man #1

Robin Hobb

584 pages first pub 2001 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous emotional sad slow-paced

Description

Fifteen years have passed since the end of the Red Ship War with the terrifying Outislanders. Since then, Fitz has wandered the world accompanied only by his wolf and Wit-partner, Nighteyes, finally settling in a tiny cottage as remote from Buckke...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,165 reviews

Moods

adventurous 95%
emotional 81%
sad 48%
dark 30%
tense 30%
mysterious 27%
reflective 26%
challenging 16%
funny 7%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 6%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 56%
medium 38%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 45% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 41% | No: 38% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 5%

Average rating

4.39

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