Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Death, TortureModerate
Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, AbleismMinor
Violence, Gore, Physical abuseCommunity Reviews
Summary of 2025 reviews
Moods
emotional 88%
sad 63%
dark 56%
tense 33%
challenging 24%
reflective 23%
mysterious 17%
hopeful 13%
inspiring 5%
funny 3%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 47%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 65% | Character: 32% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 70% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 1%Average rating
853 pages | first published 2017
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ISBN/UID: 9780007444250
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Publication date: Not specified
Description
More than twenty years ago, the first epic fantasy novel featuring FitzChivalry Farseer and his mysterious, often maddening friend the Fool struck like a bolt of brilliant lightning. Now New York Times bestselling author Robin Hobb brings to a mom...Book Information
853 pages | first published 2017
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ISBN/UID: 9780007444250
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Publication date: Not specified
Description
More than twenty years ago, the first epic fantasy novel featuring FitzChivalry Farseer and his mysterious, often maddening friend the Fool struck like a bolt of brilliant lightning. Now New York Times bestselling author Robin Hobb brings to a mom...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Death, TortureModerate
Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, AbleismMinor
Violence, Gore, Physical abuseCommunity Reviews
Summary of 2025 reviews
Moods
emotional 88%
sad 63%
dark 56%
tense 33%
challenging 24%
reflective 23%
mysterious 17%
hopeful 13%
inspiring 5%
funny 3%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 47%
fast 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 65% | Character: 32% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 70% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 1%Average rating