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The Golden Fool

Robin Hobb
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The Golden Fool

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2002

Book Brief

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Robin Hobb

The Golden Fool

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2002
Book Details
Pages

632

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Six Duchies • Fantasy World

Publication Year

2002

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Golden Fool by Robin Hobb follows the character FitzChivalry Farseer who, under the alias Tom Badgerlock, serves the Farseer monarchy. As he navigates courtly intrigue, Fitz must grapple with his past and his role in shaping the future of the realm. This book continues the story within the Tawny Man Trilogy.

Reviews & Readership

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The Golden Fool by Robin Hobb offers a complex narrative and rich world-building, praised for its character development and emotional depth. Critics note a slower pacing compared to the first book and occasional dense prose. Despite this, the engaging plot and intricate relationships make it a compelling read for fantasy enthusiasts.

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Who Should Read The Golden Fool?

Fans of The Golden Fool by Robin Hobb will likely enjoy deeply complex characters and richly woven narratives found in epic fantasy. Readers of George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series or Patrick Rothfuss's The Kingkiller Chronicle will find a similarly immersive world that blends political intrigue, adventure, and emotional depth.

Book Details
Pages

632

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Six Duchies • Fantasy World

Publication Year

2002

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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