I do agree that Robin Hobb's writing style can be long winded a bit. I think I started to slowly get into it when I reached page 150 , but by page 400I do agree that Robin Hobb's writing style can be long winded a bit. I think I started to slowly get into it when I reached page 150 , but by page 400 I found myself completely and utterly engrossed.There were days I didn't do anything other than read, read and read (Bye social life). It's not only about the fantastic story, you see, Hobb has a way of wording, the story is fascinatingly compelling but she also manages to be philosophical, wise and insightful. The series opened my view on a lot of things! It's one of the best stories I've ever read, I can't believe how much I grew attached to the series. I dare say I like it even more than the Farseer Trilogy. I really hope you soldier on, despite the long windedness!
I think the books depends a lot on characters than the plot. Not liking a character will most likely make you not like the books in general. That's why almost every chapter is very heavy on the character's musings and we spend a lot of time reading thoughts and their standpoint. I think it's a way of making us more attached to them, which worked very well in my opinion. That's why, when some BIG things happen, you will find yourself squeaking with agony, pleasure, hurt and delight because of how much you empathized with them. And my, what character development there is! And my, what twists there are! It's a rollercoaster ride! Okay, I can't pretend like I liked all the parts of the books. The snakes for example were very weird and confusing to read, and it's the part that I liked the least, but somehow, it serves as a really interesting background story that is necessary to understand the universe Hobb shaped, and will become of greater importance throughout the series, especially the last books. Reading hobbs is like solving a puzzle with a 1000 pieces, it's slow, but it's complex and consequently very very satisfying all the pieces fit together
I was looking at my notes in my google play books and it's remarkable how my note taking increases the further I'm into the story. There are so many quotes, scenes, paragraphs, ... I couldn't bear not to save!...more
It was hard to read at first, mainly because it was slow paced. Now I understand this was necessary for the genius story build up and characters. I grIt was hard to read at first, mainly because it was slow paced. Now I understand this was necessary for the genius story build up and characters. I grew to like them all! This is truly a mesmerizing fantasy and I can't wait to read the second in the trilogy of the liveship traders....more
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