By the end of the Farseer trilogy, I had come to love the Fool. That made this trilogy acutely painful to read. As the final book in the series (I read this before the Fitz and the Fool trilogy was announced), I knew I'd soon have to say good-bye.
The second book left me in a constant state of anger, so in a way the stress and despair I felt reading this book was a relief. I dreaded the titular "Fool's Fate", but it (and the aftermath) was handled well enough that it didn't rip away my suspension of disbelief.
The last two chapters were not the ending I hoped for, but was still better than the Farseer trilogy's.
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Reviews are entirely subjective. They're just my opinion of a book. I often pick up books from the library without looking them up, so I don't always know what I'm actually getting.
Review ★s are skewed down because there are no half stars and I want to differentiate between enjoyed, really liked, and loved.
★★★★★ - I loved and probably didn't shut up about it for at least a month ★★★★✫ - I really enjoyed it. ★★★✫✫ - I liked it. ★★✫✫✫ - This book was not for me, but I finished it without much difficulty. ★✫✫✫✫ - I actively put the book down and stopped reading it, or I finished it and regret the time spent.
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Strnad rated Ship of Destiny: 4 stars
Ship of Destiny by Robin Hobb (The Realm of the Elderlings Series, #6)
The triumphant conclusion to the magnificent Liveship Traders series.
The dragon, Tintaglia, released from her wizardwood coffin, flies high …
Strnad quoted Fool's Fate by Robin Hobb (The Tawny Man, #3)
FitzChivalry Farseer has become firmly ensconced in the queen’s court. Along with his mentor, Chade, …
Content warning Spoiler: a character's final message
In that last dance of chances I shall partner you no more. I shall watch another turn you As you move across the floor.
In that last dance of chances When I bid your life goodbye I will hope she treats you kindly. I will hope you learn to fly.
In that last dance of chances When I know you'll not be mine I will let you go with longing And the hope that you'll be fine.
In that last dance of chances We shall know each other's minds. We shall part with our regrets When the tie no longer binds.
— Fool's Fate by Robin Hobb (The Tawny Man, #3) (92%)
Strnad reviewed Fool's Fate by Robin Hobb (The Tawny Man, #3)
FitzChivalry Farseer has become firmly ensconced in the queen’s court. Along with his mentor, Chade, …
Last Dance of Chances
4 stars
By the end of the Farseer trilogy, I had come to love the Fool. That made this trilogy acutely painful to read. As the final book in the series (I read this before the Fitz and the Fool trilogy was announced), I knew I'd soon have to say good-bye.
The second book left me in a constant state of anger, so in a way the stress and despair I felt reading this book was a relief. I dreaded the titular "Fool's Fate", but it (and the aftermath) was handled well enough that it didn't rip away my suspension of disbelief.
The last two chapters were not the ending I hoped for, but was still better than the Farseer trilogy's.
Strnad reviewed Golden Fool by Robin Hobb (The Tawny Man, #2)
The Golden Fool is a fantasy novel by American writer Robin Hobb, the second in …
Seriously, Fitz?
3 stars
Fitz is an idiot. Like always.
I spent most of the book angry at him for it.
Strnad reviewed Fool's Errand by Robin Hobb (The Tawny Man, #1)
In Fool's Errand, first of the "Tawny Man" trilogy, Robin Hobb brings back Fitz, …
They're back!
4 stars
We get to see the Fool again, and I just want to live in the beginning of this book forever.
MaddAddam by Margaret Atwood (MaddAddam, #3)
A man-made plague has swept the earth, but a small group survives, along with the green-eyed Crakers – a gentle …
No, self, that's a bit too ambitious.
No, self, that's a bit too ambitious.
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Strnad rated The blind assassin: 3 stars
The blind assassin by Margaret Atwood
More than fifty years on, Iris Chase is remembering Laura's mysterious death. And so begins an extraordinary and compelling story …
Strnad rated Cinderella Is Dead: 4 stars
Cinderella Is Dead by Kalynn Bayron
It’s 200 years after Cinderella found her prince, but the fairy tale is over. Teen girls are now required to …
Strnad rated The long way to a small, angry planet: 4 stars
The long way to a small, angry planet by Becky Chambers
The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet is the 2014 debut science fiction novel by Becky Chambers, set in …
Strnad rated To Be Taught, If Fortunate: 3 stars
To Be Taught, If Fortunate by Becky Chambers
At the turn of the twenty-second century, scientists make a breakthrough in human spaceflight. Through a revolutionary method known as …
Strnad rated The Year of the Flood: 5 stars
The Year of the Flood by Margaret Atwood
The long-awaited new novel from Margaret Atwood. The Year of the Flood is a dystopic masterpiece and a testament to …