675 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780553573411
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Spectra
Publication date: 03 February 1997
Description
"Fantasy as it ought to be written . . . Robin Hobb's books are diamonds in a sea of zircons."--George R. R. Martin Fitz has survived his first hazardous mission as king's assassin, but is left little more than a cripple. Battered and bitter, he v...
Community Reviews Summary of 10,433 reviews
Moods
emotional 64%
dark 55%
tense 52%
mysterious 28%
sad 28%
challenging 21%
reflective 12%
funny 4%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 4%
Pace
medium 35%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 49% | Character: 43% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Torture, Violence, DeathModerate
Miscarriage, Alcoholism, ConfinementMinor
Pregnancy, Ableism, Rape
675 pages • first pub 1996 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780553573411
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Spectra
Publication date: 03 February 1997
Description
"Fantasy as it ought to be written . . . Robin Hobb's books are diamonds in a sea of zircons."--George R. R. Martin Fitz has survived his first hazardous mission as king's assassin, but is left little more than a cripple. Battered and bitter, he v...
Community Reviews Summary of 10,433 reviews
Moods
emotional 64%
dark 55%
tense 52%
mysterious 28%
sad 28%
challenging 21%
reflective 12%
funny 4%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 4%
Pace
medium 35%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 49% | Character: 43% | Plot: 7%Strong character development?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Torture, Violence, DeathModerate
Miscarriage, Alcoholism, ConfinementMinor
Pregnancy, Ableism, Rape