The Golden Fool by Robin Hobb

The Golden Fool

The Tawny Man #2

Robin Hobb

632 pages • first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction fantasy adventurous emotional slow-paced

Description

'Fantasy as it ought to be written' George R.R. MartinThe second book in Robin Hobb’s thrilling fantasy series returns readers to the Six Duchies and the magical world of the Fitz and the Fool.Fitz has been persuaded back to court, posing as a ser...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,147 reviews

Moods

emotional 78%
adventurous 77%
mysterious 32%
reflective 27%
sad 27%
dark 26%
tense 26%
challenging 21%
hopeful 10%
funny 7%
inspiring 5%
relaxing 3%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

slow 64%
medium 32%
fast 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 65% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 56% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 4%

Average rating

4.34

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