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 terrifuing Outislanders. Since then, Fitz has wandered the world accompanied only by his wolf Wit-partner, Nighteyes, finally settling in a tiny cottage as remote from Buckkeep a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,453 reviews

Moods

adventurous 95%
emotional 82%
sad 48%
dark 31%
tense 30%
mysterious 27%
reflective 25%
challenging 16%
funny 7%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 6%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 54%
medium 40%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 51% | Character: 44% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 42% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 5%

Average rating

4.38

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