439 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780008363710
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Voyager
Publication date: 11 November 2019
Description
Twenty-five years ago, Robin Hobb's first novel featuring FitzChivalry Farseer and his mysterious, often maddening, friend the Fool struck like a bolt of brilliant lightning. Thus began a beloved saga spanning multiple series, full of adventure, m...
Community Reviews Summary of 17,450 reviews
Moods
emotional 55%
mysterious 37%
dark 35%
tense 34%
sad 24%
challenging 14%
reflective 14%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 5%
funny 4%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 43%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 41% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 52% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Emotional abuse, Animal crueltyModerate
Suicidal thoughts, Death, ViolenceMinor
Infertility
439 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780008363710
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Voyager
Publication date: 11 November 2019
Description
Twenty-five years ago, Robin Hobb's first novel featuring FitzChivalry Farseer and his mysterious, often maddening, friend the Fool struck like a bolt of brilliant lightning. Thus began a beloved saga spanning multiple series, full of adventure, m...
Community Reviews Summary of 17,450 reviews
Moods
emotional 55%
mysterious 37%
dark 35%
tense 34%
sad 24%
challenging 14%
reflective 14%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 5%
funny 4%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 43%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 41% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 52% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Emotional abuse, Animal crueltyModerate
Suicidal thoughts, Death, ViolenceMinor
Infertility