Robin Hobb - Fool's Quest

david75

So this is being released in august and already review copies have been sent out. The first was a little sedentary, Fitz in his new/peaceful life with his family..but that ending?? Nailbiting cliffhanger in the best sense..

can't wait for this, the few that have read it have said it's the best in all the Fitz books..we'll see

Trojan

david75 wrote: »

The first was a little sedentary

A little!

david75

A third of the way through this...she's still doing great work..

ixoy

david75 wrote: »

A third of the way through this...she's still doing great work..

Did you get an ARC copy? How did you manage that?

I loved the first book in this series. Didn't bother me at all that it was slow and thought it her best work since the Tawny Man trilogy so very much looking forward to this.

Jasnah

Good read!

yeah I'm dying for the next one now

unreg999

LOVED IT... back to form!! Nice to see some old characters from other arcs popping up too!

keno-daytrader

10/10 for Fitz and his life!

I keep searching but cant find anything more entertaining than Fitz's story from boyhood till now.

david75

She's a master of storytelling. She just writes so well. Can't put her books down when I'm in one.

The whole story from assassins apprentice on deserves to be made into a Tv series. Done well, it would be amazing.

astonaidan

Whats the name of the first of the series, I remember reading the first stories back in the day, wouldnt mind picking up the newer ones

david75

astonaidan wrote: »

Whats the name of the first of the series, I remember reading the first stories back in the day, wouldnt mind picking up the newer ones

assassins aprentice is the first book of the lot..often called the Farseer trilogy
this whole series is the most rewarding of any books ive read..go for it and enjoy.

astonaidan

david75 wrote: »

assassins aprentice is the first book of the lot..often called the Farseer trilogy
this whole series is the most rewarding of any books ive read..go for it and enjoy.

Ive read the first trilogy back in the day, i never knew he released another set of books, wouldnt mind picking up the books from the second trilogy

ixoy

astonaidan wrote: »

Ive read the first trilogy back in the day, i never knew he released another set of books, wouldnt mind picking up the books from the second trilogy

She actually. Not her real name (that's Meagan Lindholm). She purposely chose a pseudonym that could be male or female.

There's 3 trilogies now dealing directly with Fitz. There's also the Liveships trilogy with some overlap and its successor the Rain Wild quartet. The latest two books are, IMO, among her strongest yet (certainly in terms of writing).

david75

Yeah do the farseer trilogy the. The tawny man trilogy after it. Picks up with Fitz and the fool a good few years later. Then These two new ones, final one in the three due this November. These latest two are incredible though the first takes a while to get going.

I wouldn't bother with the Liveship trilogy or rain wild stuff til after you're done with Fitz. It's set in the same world but the writing style couldn't be more different and tbh they just aren't as good. Seen a lot of people drop them (and Hobb) altogether cos of them. They're a bit of a struggle.

astonaidan

david75 wrote: »

Yeah do the farseer trilogy the. The tawny man trilogy after it. Picks up with Fitz and the fool a good few years later. Then These two new ones, final one in the three due this November. These latest two are incredible though the first takes a while to get going.

I wouldn't bother with the Liveship trilogy or rain wild stuff til after you're done with Fitz. It's set in the same world but the writing style couldn't be more different and tbh they just aren't as good. Seen a lot of people drop them (and Hobb) altogether cos of them. They're a bit of a struggle.

I have read the Liveship series and well it was then I lost interest in the world, they bored me tbh

5starpool

I don't think that the liveship or dragon chronicles series are the best of her work, but I wouldn't skip them, and still enjoyed them quite a lot.

OwaynOTT

Haven't read Rainwilds but I always thought that Liveships was her second best trilogy. However, that might become their best trilogy depending on the last book in her current trilogy.

Trojan

For me it's a simple curve, started brilliantly and went downhill consistently ever since. I wasn't keen on the Tawny Man trilogy, to call Soldier's Son series "horrible" would be an understatement, and Fool's Assassin you could rip in half, chuck away the first part and miss almost nothing from the story. I loved Farseer, particularly the first two, would be delighted if she reverted to that form.

david75

Well in this new trilogy I think she has found that voice again..it's fitz and the Fool again..what more do we need?

mcgovern

Amazon.co.uk are doing a deal at the moment, if you buy a kindle book, buy a physical book or download and register the Kindle mobile app, you get a free kindle book from a choice of 5 or 6. One of the options is the first book in the Liveship traders. I haven't received my code yet but the offer is still running.
(the book you purchase must be £0.01 or greater).

looksee

I am a serious Robin Hobb fan. I love the depth of her ideas and insights, while telling a good yarn. I think my favourite would be the first Fitz book, but I loved the Liveships and Rainwild series. There was just one of the Rainwild series that was a bit weak I thought (part of the journey). Not mad about Soldier Son though I would read it again. Now waiting on the last of the Fools Quest trilogy.

mud

I wrote my master's thesis on Robin Hobb two years ago so gave her work a bit of a break up until about a month ago. It is worth reading all the books chronologically because she's gearing up for some top quality epic story-telling in the next installment. All the threads will be taken up and I just can't frickin' wait!

Roll on 2017. I'm disappointed book 3 won't be out this year but I believe it will be worth it.

david75

Wow. That's a lot of work well played!

Is the final instalment not in November?

mud

david75 wrote: »

Wow. That's a lot of work well played!

Is the final instalment not in November?

Everywhere I check it says March 2017. Was kind of counting on it for Christmas Day but alas.

Do let me know if you find out it's actually out earlier than then!

david75

It could have been pushed back. I follow her on Twitter and FB and remember her recently saying there's an awful lot to be edited and it may not be the last book, or words to that effect. So a push back is possible. I'm fairly sure it was to be a November release. She writes remarkably quickly by comparison to certain others.

You should send her your thesis. She's contactable on Twitter etc

Ms Doubtfire1

Love her books, just started to re-read them. Obviously bawled my eyes out last night when Nighteyes died.
Think Assassins' fate is due next year march...really looking forward to that one. Hope Fitz finally gets some rest..and some how i hope we will encounter Nighteyes one final time.:(

mcgovern

Ms Doubtfire1 wrote: »

Love her books, just started to re-read them. Think Assassins' fate is due next year march...really looking forward to that one.

Can you please spoiler tag that, I'm only on the third book and that is a pretty big spoiler that's now been ruined for me

Mickeroo

Why are you reading a thread about the 8th book if you're only on the third one?

Ms Doubtfire1

mcgovern wrote: »

Can you please spoiler tag that, I'm only on the third book and that is a pretty big spoiler that's now been ruined for me

thats cause it's not a spoiler.to explain more it will really ruin it for you ok? lets leave it at that

mcgovern

Mickeroo wrote: »

Why are you reading a thread about the 8th book if you're only on the third one?

Because there is more discussion about the series in here than there is of the 8th book?

5starpool

Just pre-ordered the kindle version for Asassin's fate today, can't wait. I'll finish my re-read on the first 2 books tonight, an annoying wait until next Thursday to start the last book. I love these books, pity it has to be the last one (presumably).

david75

There's some hobb groups on Facebook. Avoid them for now. Spoilers flying around due to people getting advanced reader copies.

Can't wait to get this last one.

Mickeroo

Very much looking forward to it even though the last one had far too much of Fitz wallowing and not enough of Bee for my liking (still great though).

Ms Doubtfire1

same here.Hope Nighteyes re-appears...:P

ixoy

Trying to stretch out my current book so I finish it on Wednesday, just in time!

It'll also be the first ever time when my other half and I will be reading the same book at the same time (the joy of ebooks!)

david75

I think you're gonna get a lot more Bee in this.

To be honest it's a safe bet she'll get her own books down the line.

Mickeroo

I think I have 1000 or so pages left in my current book

david75 wrote: »

I think you're gonna get a lot more Bee in this.

To be honest it's a safe bet she'll get her own books down the line.

Agreed, it seems to be setting things up to pass the torch in a way. Which is fine by me, she's a great character.

Ms Doubtfire1

Mickeroo wrote: »

I think I have 1000 or so pages left in my current book



Agreed, it seems to be setting things up to pass the torch in a way. Which is fine by me, she's a great character.

read faster ...in all honesty- i'm going to drop whatever book I'm reading (currently the non born King Julian May) once this one appears in my kindle.:-)

Mickeroo

Ms Doubtfire1 wrote: »

read faster ...in all honesty- i'm going to drop whatever book I'm reading (currently the non born King Julian May) once this one appears in my kindle.:-)

I only get a half hour on my lunch break most days, usually too tired in the evening so it could literally be a month or two before I get to it :eek:

A week ago I would have dropped this book (Book 1 of the Night's Dawn by Peter F Hamilton) no hassle but it's got really good in the last few days >_<

david75

There's nobody like Hobb really is there?

What an amazing world she's created. I didn't love her liveship books but they and the rain wilds books and they say they're all interconnected is a wonderful feat of world building.

I relate to fitz a bit too much. I want to smack him upside the head sometimes but when he gets going he's unstoppable.

Hope to god this book doesn't get spookier on me. Avoiding anywhere that might happen.

Ms Doubtfire1

david75 wrote: »

There's nobody like Hobb really is there?

What an amazing world she's created. I didn't love her liveship books but they and the rain wilds books and they say they're all interconnected is a wonderful feat of world building.

I relate to fitz a bit too much. I want to smack him upside the head sometimes but when he gets going he's unstoppable.

Hope to god this book doesn't get spookier on me. Avoiding anywhere that might happen.

I'm a big fan of Weis and Hickman, the books are fabulous, but they don't really reach Hobb's skill.Agree with you on life ships - not my cup[ of tea but loved the rainwilds. yes, you'll be hardpressed to find something that is a good as Hobb's books....I am so excited to get my hands on the final one, yet sad that it's the last one.

david75

I think you'll see more. With the Fool taking care of Bee. She can't kill him again he already died kind of. But let's see.

Ms Doubtfire1

I hope so.

>Wolves have no kings <

ixoy

If you are discussing the book as you read it, remember to use spoiler tags. I would not be pleased to risk seeing a spoiler myself...!
Also state the chapter you've read up to to avoid confusion. Thanks!

Ms Doubtfire1

haven't mentioned any spoilers - plus as far as I understand this threat is for people who have already read the book?

ixoy

Ms Doubtfire1 wrote: »

haven't mentioned any spoilers - plus as far as I understand this threat is for people who have already read the book?

Wasn't aimed at you, just in general! Anyway, my bad as I thought someone had created a thread for the final book. If so, we can either use spoilers if you want to post as you read or just post when you are finished and ignore the thread until you are done.

Ms Doubtfire1

final book is called Assassins fate..and I still can't wait..:D..odd thing though - harper says release date may 4th, my online shop says may 9th?

Kiith

I'm re reading the 2nd trilogy now, so looking forward to getting into the new one soon.

david75

I got these recently. You send robin your address and you get a hand signed bookplate in the mail and a little postcard from her thanking you for reading. If you haven't seen the 20th anniversary edition of Assassins Apprentice you should look it up. It's gorgeous.

Ms Doubtfire1

david75 wrote: »

I got these recently. You send robin your address and you get a hand signed bookplate in the mail and a little postcard from her thanking you for reading. If you haven't seen the 20th anniversary edition of Assassins Apprentice you should look it up. It's gorgeous.

wow..just wow.
I would love one but I am a terrible slob and wouldn't be able to keep them to the standard they should be kept in - treasured and on display..the only thing on display in my house are the numerous cats....

david75

Ms Doubtfire1 wrote: »

wow..just wow.
I would love one but I am a terrible slob and wouldn't be able to keep them to the standard they should be kept in - treasured and on display..the only thing on display in my house are the numerous cats....

Do it anyways. I got the book for €25 on amazon brand new. And it has the MOST AMAZING intro. 3 letters. One from fitz one from the Fool and a note from nighteyes. Signed with a paw print.
And art by John Howe.
I'll never read it probably. I bought the last editions of lord of the rings in the gorgeous cloth bound hard covers and fully intended to read them but afraid to wreck them.

Hard back book has two cool stages. Pristine and brand new. Or totally old and wrecked. I don't wanna go into the middle at all