The Dragon Keeper (Rain Wild Chronicles, #1)

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by Robin Hobb (Goodreads Author)

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I've seen a lot of Robin Hobb books around lately and am planning to start reading some of his book. I do not know where to start though. Is this a good Robin Hobb book to start with?
Linda Magerøy just a small FYI: Robin Hobb is a woman :)
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Do I have to have read Robin Hobb's other books before reading this series?
Colin I know its a little late, but The Rain Wild Chronicles, which I have just started, takes place right after the Liveship Traders Trilogy. I think it wi…moreI know its a little late, but The Rain Wild Chronicles, which I have just started, takes place right after the Liveship Traders Trilogy. I think it will make the whole experience better to read the Liveship stuff first, just for the increasing sense of history, but everything seems to be explained so it might not be necessary.(less)
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I want to start reading Robin Hobb's books, so with which one should I begin?
Devran ikiz Robin Hobb books must be read in a publication order. This is what the author herself has recommended in Reddit.
1 - The Farseer Trilogy
2 - The Liveshi…moreRobin Hobb books must be read in a publication order. This is what the author herself has recommended in Reddit.
1 - The Farseer Trilogy
2 - The Liveship Traders Trilogy - This is where you are introduced to Rain Wild Folk.
3 - Tawny Man
4 - Rainwild Chronicles
5 - The Fitz and The Fool(less)
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About to start with my first Hobb book. Is it possible to start with The Dragon Keeper, and not run into gaps while reading? I see many people at Goodreads saying one has to start with the three preceding trilogies. I wonder if that's really necessary, the description doesn't say so at least.
Cassandra You could start with this. You could. But the Liveship Traders trilogy is definitely important, and the two Six Duchies trilogies that precede this ha…moreYou could start with this. You could. But the Liveship Traders trilogy is definitely important, and the two Six Duchies trilogies that precede this have some info, but they're set in a very different context and different feel to them. So you could< start with this one, but if you're planning to read the whole lot at some point, then start at the beginning. If you just like dragons, then maybe start with the Liveship Traders and then move on to the Rain Wild Chronicles.(less)
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My daughter loves Fantasy. Are the Robin Hobb books suitable for a 13 year old, almost 14 year old girl?
Sandra Robin creates amazingly strong characters in this with interesting perspectives on life including young teenagers who need to set out and make a life …moreRobin creates amazingly strong characters in this with interesting perspectives on life including young teenagers who need to set out and make a life for themselves. It does have some adult themes in it but nothing that young people are not aware of. I would highly recommend for young mature adult!(less)
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