This was almost another 5 stars read, this was almost as good as Fool’s Errand, but it wasn’t due to the second book syndrome that is quite evident here.The Golden Fool is almost completely a preparation and transition book for the big conclusion in the next installment. It’s all about laying foundations and moving the characters to have the right convictions and motivation to save the world. Though, knowing Fitz, he’ll probably brood about it still. Because of this plot direction, there’s close...

The second book in the Tawny Man Trilogy is another great entry, though I do prefer Fool's Errand more. The Piebalds, the main antagonists that were driven back in the last book make a return here, although in a smaller capacity. I find the Piebalds very interesting antagonists, since they represent an extremist faction of an oppressed people. Through their plotlines in these two books, Hobb explores themes surrounding discrimination and ingrained prejudice, while showing the nuances and complex...

9.71 on CAWPILE. My favourite Hobb yet.

for a book with arguably not a lot of plot, I could not stop reading it lol

What is this book...? Well, it's the continuation of Fitz's storyline. It's also the continuation of the Fool's storyline and Bukkeep's storyline. I would also go so far as to say that this is the continuation of the Elderlings world. This book, although focused on Fitz most of the time, is actually a story which traverses the boundaries of the two series we've previously read in this world. Whilst before now we have had small easter egg references to events or people within one of the other ser...

*Rated 4.5/5 stars!

Fitz is in a bad way, and it’s not surprising considering what happened at the end of the last novel. We all knew it was coming eventually, but I honestly didn’t expect it so soon. I guess age finally catches up with us all. But for Fitz, he has lost half his soul; he will never be quite the same again. Is this an excuse to finally return? What his loss has granted him is loneliness. And this forces him back into an old life. He picks up the old tools of the trade, his axe and his poisons: he r...

4.5Great book, loved how much every relationship felt moved forward, for better or for worse. I do wish the piebalds and old blood had a bit more drama to it but I have a feeling that could happen in book 3. Much different type of ending compared to the book 2's of the first two trilogies in ROTE.

After reviewing 7 previous Robin Hobb books, I feel like a broken record. So instead of making a new review, I decided to dig up all the previous ones and mash them together:Some of the biggest sized words read: I just really love.And I do!I love her writing.I love her characters (well, most of them. the others, i just love despising them) I love how she makes me care.I love how she keeps me guessing. And most of all, I love how I have five more books to go set in this world. Four more days and

I can't say this is my favorite Robin Hobb book, but that is like saying it is not my favorite type of chocolate. It's still fucking delicious.I just felt that this one dragged a bit more and while a lot happened there was really no resolution. It is the second book in a trilogy, but in the first book I felt like things were accomplished even though it was nowhere near the end.Then I started this and so many plots were set into motion that I'm not sure how she can wrap them all up in one more bo...

One man armed with the right word may do what an army of swordsmen cannot. Golden Fool is the second book in the Tawny Man Trilogy, this book didn't exactly suffer from middle book syndrome, it's more like the author used this book as a preparation for the third book, Golden Fool just set things in place for what would happen in the final book.Just how a preparation for a journey is as important as the journey itself, that's what this book is to the series. There are lots of factors in this b

Close to 5 stars. This trilogy is murdering me right in the feelings. I'm almost afraid to read the third book - I need an emotional breather for a bit before I dive in. I'll be doing a video review on Hobb's first three fantasy trilogies (no spoilers) after I finish Tawny Man, so stay tuned for more thoughts.

Golden Fool is full of intrigue and secrets. Some of them revealed, some of them waiting to come out in the next book, I hope.The Prince is now in Buckkeep and Fitz and the Fool are playing their parts. The Fool is Lord Golden and Fitz is known as Lord Golden's bodyguard, Tom Badgerlock.Many things are happening simultaneously:The Piebalds are still trying to hurt the Prince and unmasked him as someone who is Witted.The betrothal ceremony of Dutiful and the Narcheska Elliania of the Out Islands

If you like fast pacing and high action, walk away! This story introduces one of my favourite characters, Thick, a ‘dim-wit ‘ serving boy who becomes an essential part of Dutiful’s coterie. As always with Hobb’s writing, the deep, thoughtful details and awareness of the human psyche are an invaluable part of her books. It pained my heart to see the Fool and Fitz so out of sync in this one. I love that Fitz, our ‘hero’ is no hero and makes many mistakes and missteps and yet tries to do the right

BLLLAAARGLE GLAAARRCH BLUCCHH AAAAAAGLFFTHAWNNNNNN.That's how good these books are: I have no words. Give me a ridiculously awful book and I will hit the Goodreads review character limit expounding on all the ways it is unbelievably bad, but give me something unbelievably great like this and I don't know what to say other than, "It's just so good! Arglebargle!!"As the middle book of a trilogy within a broader series, it tackles a lot of material. The prior book was dominated by the quest to reco...

This is more like a 3.5. They talked about peeps and things from the Liveship books. Oh the joy!! 😊. I loved that so much!! Mel 🖤🐶🐺🐾

I'm enjoying this Trilogy so far even more than the previous two in the series. Robin Hobb's writing is either getting better or I am just increasingly more invested in the characters of her world - probably both. Either way, Hobb's characterization is second to none. She can make you feel the joy of friendship rekindled or the rift of a lover's quarrel or the grief that come's with a close companion's death. Let us now pause a moment to remember NightEyes...The other thing that made this book v...

“You seek a false comfort when you demand that I define myself for you with words. Words do not contain or define any person. A heart can, if it is willing.” Robin Hobb certainly knows how to spin a tale. I was rapt with her words, even though Fitz was drowning himself in pity and remorse. I was still turning pages when Fitz was planning (only planning) to kill all and get over with this ordeal. I finished the book and said wow, this was fantastic. That’s how magical her tales are.I know I di

The Golden Fool (Realm of Elderlings #8, Tawny Man #2)Definitely start with the Farseer Trilogy series, and the Liveship Traders before reading the Tawny Man series because somehow Hobb manages to weave this ever-growing world together gorgeously, making it appear natural and effortless. You will have a much richer appreciation of what is going on if you read everything in the written order. It's all connected. When you save any part of the world, you've saved the whole world. In fact, that's

More of the same awesomeness on to the next one!