Fool's Errand by Robin Hobb

Fool's Errand

The Tawny Man #1

Robin Hobb

662 pages • first pub 2001 (editions) user-added

fiction fantasy adventurous emotional sad slow-paced

Description

With the creation of the magnificent Farseer and Liveship Traders trilogies, Robin Hobb has emerged as one of the foremost fantasy authors of our time. Now she continues the tale of FitzChivalry Farseer in the first book of what promises to be her...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,394 reviews

Moods

adventurous 95%
emotional 81%
sad 48%
dark 31%
tense 30%
mysterious 27%
reflective 25%
challenging 16%
funny 7%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 6%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 54%
medium 39%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 45% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 41% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 5%

Average rating

4.38

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