Fool's Assassin by Robin Hobb

Fool's Assassin

The Fitz and The Fool #1

Robin Hobb

630 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous dark emotional slow-paced

Description

Tom Badgerlock has been living peaceably in the manor house at Withywoods with his beloved wife Molly these many years, the estate a reward to his family for loyal service to the crown.But behind the facade of respectable middle-age lies a turbule...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,703 reviews

Moods

emotional 79%
adventurous 67%
dark 48%
tense 42%
mysterious 37%
sad 36%
reflective 32%
challenging 20%
relaxing 5%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 2%
funny 1%

Pace

slow 68%
medium 27%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 58% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 15%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 6%

Average rating

4.35

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