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One of my all-time favorite series. I love it so much I have first edition hardbacks. Lovely, touching, dramatic. It has everything.
So I cried about 5 times but at least 1 of those times were happy ones.
"Man cannot grieve as dogs do. But we grieve for many years."
This is definitely the saddest fantasy book I have ever read. I actually shed tears. It was so melancholicly well-written. I like the writings more than the characters, as they are pretty much representing most of the fantasy tropes and clichés. I would not mind marrying Verity though. He rocks my socks.
But the dogs, ah the dogs. If you ever find yourselves at times preferring dogs as companions than people, then you probably should n ...more
This is definitely the saddest fantasy book I have ever read. I actually shed tears. It was so melancholicly well-written. I like the writings more than the characters, as they are pretty much representing most of the fantasy tropes and clichés. I would not mind marrying Verity though. He rocks my socks.
But the dogs, ah the dogs. If you ever find yourselves at times preferring dogs as companions than people, then you probably should n ...more
Bastard/orphan boy gets left at the doorstep of the king, who is takes him in, not from charity, but use him for his own purposes (see the title).
A bit slow going in. We're led to sympathize with young Fitz, the bastard, as he struggles to find a place in all the court intrigue and all the players who want to use him. Things really pick up towards the end where we get a sense of where the trilogy is going; but are left questioning the morality of the king's choices and use of his subjects. I'm ...more
A bit slow going in. We're led to sympathize with young Fitz, the bastard, as he struggles to find a place in all the court intrigue and all the players who want to use him. Things really pick up towards the end where we get a sense of where the trilogy is going; but are left questioning the morality of the king's choices and use of his subjects. I'm ...more
Beginning of a very popular and acclaimed fantasy series and it doesn't disappoint. Hobb follows the path of 'hero's journey' familiar to any fantasy reader, but her strength lies in developing multi-layered, complex and fascinating characters, and she doesn't disappoint a bit. This one provides ample background to the Six Duchies world, so the next books I am sure will be more action packed.
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A monthly pick from the Sword and Laser group. It was good enough I am awaiting the second in the series to finish the story of Fitz. A bastard prince, who has spent his life on the outside looking in, he is learning his place in the game of royals.
Can't say much more than has already been said. Enjoyed the story even though at times it seemed to move slowly.
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