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The Dragon Keeper (Rain Wild Chronicles, #1)

Robin Hobb
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The Dragon Keeper (Rain Wild Chronicles, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2009

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Robin Hobb

The Dragon Keeper (Rain Wild Chronicles, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2009
Book Details
Pages

553

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Rain Wilds • Fantasy World

Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Robin Hobb's The Dragon Keeper follows individuals who form a unique bond with dragons, embarking on a perilous journey along the Rain Wild River. The narrative explores themes of survival and transformation in a vividly described fantasy setting. It is the first book in the Rain Wild Chronicles series.

Reviews & Readership

4.1

51,959 ratings

72%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Robin Hobb's The Dragon Keeper is praised for its rich world-building, deep character development, and emotional depth. Critics appreciate the strong female protagonists and vivid descriptions. However, some find its pacing slow and the plot meandering. Overall, it's a compelling read for fans of detailed fantasy.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Dragon Keeper (Rain Wild Chronicles, #1)?

A reader who enjoys character-driven fantasy with detailed world-building will relish The Dragon Keeper by Robin Hobb. Fans of George R.R. Martin's A Game of Thrones or Patrick Rothfuss's The Name of the Wind will find this series's rich, immersive storytelling and complex characters appealing.

4.1

51,959 ratings

72%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

553

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Rain Wilds • Fantasy World

Publication Year

2009

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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