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Shaman's Crossing (Soldier Son, #1)

Robin Hobb
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Shaman's Crossing (Soldier Son, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006

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Robin Hobb

Shaman's Crossing (Soldier Son, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006
Book Details
Pages

591

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Gernia • Technological Cusp

Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Shaman's Crossing by Robin Hobb is a fantasy novel that follows Nevare Burvelle, a young man destined for a military career in Gernia. As he grows, Nevare encounters conflicts with his family’s expectations, societal norms, and a mysterious magic that challenges his path. The story examines personal identity and the struggles of adhering to one's destined role.

Reviews & Readership

3.9

25,803 ratings

54%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

16%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Robin Hobb's Shaman's Crossing receives praise for its intricate world-building and rich character development, immersing readers in a vivid, complex setting. Criticisms focus on the slow pacing and a dense narrative that may challenge some readers' engagement. Despite these drawbacks, the novel's depth and detail commend it to fans of epic fantasy.

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Who Should Read Shaman's Crossing (Soldier Son, #1)?

Readers who relish rich world-building and complex character development seen in works like A Song of Ice and Fire by George R.R. Martin or The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss will enjoy Robin Hobb's Shaman's Crossing. This book appeals to those who appreciate intricate political intrigue and the coming-of-age journey in a richly detailed fantasy setting.

3.9

25,803 ratings

54%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

16%

Not a fan

Fun Facts

Robin Hobb is the pen name of Margaret Astrid Lindholm Ogden, who has also written under the name Megan Lindholm.

The Soldier Son Trilogy, starting with Shaman's Crossing, represents a departure from Robin Hobb's earlier works set in the Realm of the Elderlings.

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Shaman's Crossing explores themes of cultural clash and personal growth, showcasing Hobb's ability to create deeply immersive fantasy worlds.

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Book Details
Pages

591

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Gernia • Technological Cusp

Publication Year

2006

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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