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A review by joelcharig
Dragon Keeper by Robin Hobb
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Probably one of the slowest novels I've read, nearly up there with J.R.R. Tolkien's work. Honestly, this first book of the quadrilogy felt like its sole purpose was to introduce the characters, as not much happened in terms of plot or events.
If the next three books pick up the pace, I can forgive the above. If all four books are akin to this one, I may struggle.
But that being said, a lot of consideration was put into the writing; it's very thorough in terms of character development and description. You genuinely feel as if you're inside the characters' heads as the perspective shifts from one to another. Hobb is superb at achieving that.
If the next three books pick up the pace, I can forgive the above. If all four books are akin to this one, I may struggle.
But that being said, a lot of consideration was put into the writing; it's very thorough in terms of character development and description. You genuinely feel as if you're inside the characters' heads as the perspective shifts from one to another. Hobb is superb at achieving that.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Toxic relationship
Minor: Emotional abuse and Blood