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I've read all the Robin Hobb books set in this world: The Farseer Trilogy, The Tawny Man, The Liveship Traders, and these The Rain Wild Chronicles. I've enjoyed them all, but I do have to admit to liking the Four Duchys better than this part of the world. That said, I loved this one. Ms. Hobb did a great job.

This will probably not make a lot of sense if you haven't read the rest of them. The dragons and keepers come into their own. They are starting to figure out the magic of elderlings, and Kelsingra. We find Seldin, Tintaglia, and Icefyre. Paragon even makes a brief return.

The story is tied up nicely, but leaves you hoping there's another coming. There's still a lot to be told about this world, and I hope Ms. Hobb has it in her.

This is a must read if you're reading the other Rain Wild books. If you're interested in great fantasy, and you're not reading Robin Hobb, I'd suggest you start with Assassin's Apprentice, and just keep going.


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Blood of Dragons Rain Wilds Chronicles Book 4 Robin Hobb 9780062116857 Books Reviews

This series has drawn a good many complaints from those who think it's all too slow.

Noticing the apparent importance of the word "chronicles" in the series title might help temper expectations.This series doesn't present itself as say, Rivers of Acid, Torrents of Misery or Short Scaly Tales for Midnight Reading. Transformations A Case Study? Not that either. Leisurely Character Studies Along A River, maybe?

The problem, I think, is that when the first book in this series came out, it was believed to be the first of two. As a fan of Robin Hobbs books in general, it seemed odd to me that a story paced that way COULD be part of a two-book tale, and sure enough, the story kept going, and going, and going. The pace she set at the start, is the pace she continues with, pretty much.

Right near the end, the author does indulge in a bit of paraphrase, but since I was more interested in the stuff she put in than the stuff she truncated, and was ready for her to wrap things up, I'm happy with it. I really didn't need to read every bit of every scene from the perspective of every character we've met along the way, even if it might have been kind of satisfying to know the particulars.

In retrospect, and after having re-read the rest of the series in anticipation of this new title, overall, the pacing in the series is a bit slow, the author clearly could have condensed some of it quite a lot, and I wish that the general tone of the books were a bit less tortured, but over all, I've realized that I'm happy with the story she tells. It's a long, leisurely character based ramble along a river. The villains and the war? Part of the story, but not the goal. If you're looking for lots of fights, or something to translate into a movie, maybe read something else. (Though I do think this world would make for a great video game. Lots of fabulous locations, treasure to find, villains to foil, skills to develop, etc. Plus, the acidic river? what a great obstacle.)

Mercedes Lackey's Chronicles of Valdemar has the same problem of pacing, I think, but I do wonder if Lackey even HAS an overarching story to tell. (I get the feeling that she's just churning out Valdemar stories for the sake of selling books, not because she's got anything especially interesting to say about Valdemar, the Companions or the people of Velgarth)

Robin Hobb clearly does have stories to tell here, slow as they might be, and she does a remarkable job keeping track of the details.

For those who haven't read anything else of hers, give the rest a try. Starting at the beginning is kind of logical, (i.e., Assassin's Apprentice) but I really do think that as long as you begin a series at the start, you shouldn't have any trouble figuring out what's going on. The Soldier's Son series is set elsewhere, and has a somewhat darker, creepier tone.

As for newbies to this author, there are elements of this series that would probably be more interesting to those who've always wondered what's going on in the mysterious Rain Wilds, which kind of implies that you have to KNOW the Rain Wilds exist in order to build up any wonderment, but if you're in the mood for a leisurely read, this might fit the bill. Definitely start this series at the beginning.

I look forward to her next series, no matter where it's set. She's one of my favorite authors (I think Lois McMaster Bujold tops the list.).
I actually bought my in order to read "Assassin’s Apprentice", which was highly recommended but musty. I loved the "The Farseer Trilogy," but think Robin Hobb's writing has gone downhill since then. These four "Rain Wild Chronicles" books could have been easily condensed into two by removing a lot of the angst. It was feeling YA-y towards the end. However, I did very much enjoy the way she wrapped up the Hest plotline D

Never-the-less, I see there is a "Fitz and the Fool Trilogy" and am going to get that (from the library) after I reread "The Tawny Man Trilogy."
Well, I made it through the entire series. Here's my quick run through. Inasmuch as there are some characters that I really enjoyed getting to know and thus drove my continuation of the series...the whole thing was just too much, too dark for me..too constantly depressing. No one was ever happy, or elevated in any way, including the dragons. They were mean. There were constant fights, torture, abuse, graphic ugliness...it was a giant lead up of anger and turmoil for three and a half books..well, a bit more, and then magically the sun comes out and everything ends up exactly as you might expect. It felt so utterly rushed at the end, like the author realized, oops, I have to finish this story now, let's just do it. She literally just goes down a check list and wraps up each situation in brief explanation and all of them working out on a 'happy' note. I felt cheated by this last book.
The shadow of the other Elderlings hovering over Rapskal and Thymara was confusing at best...but in the end, Boom! She can figure out the mystery of the silver suddenly. The whole deal with her having wings and then to come out on the last page with, 'oh, I almost flew' as the outcome...what? It would have been a surprise if she couldn't have flown...but the way it happened was so not satisfying.

And of course, as a continuation from the first three books, the insane amount of editing errors is mind boggling to me. Misspelled words. The whole thing...for someone with such a following and the amount of work she's has put out...and apparently a rather good support...I was less than impressed. I have to add...this is the harshest review I have ever done for an author. I write, so I know what it's like to receive critiques on my work and how it can affect you, which is why I tend to go for the positive and see the good in the books I review...this one just ....well, I just had to be honest about my disappointment in this series. Sorry...
This review is based on an uncorrected proof provided through the Vine program.

I've read all the Robin Hobb books set in this world The Farseer Trilogy, The Tawny Man, The Liveship Traders, and these The Rain Wild Chronicles. I've enjoyed them all, but I do have to admit to liking the Four Duchys better than this part of the world. That said, I loved this one. Ms. Hobb did a great job.

This will probably not make a lot of sense if you haven't read the rest of them. The dragons and keepers come into their own. They are starting to figure out the magic of elderlings, and Kelsingra. We find Seldin, Tintaglia, and Icefyre. Paragon even makes a brief return.

The story is tied up nicely, but leaves you hoping there's another coming. There's still a lot to be told about this world, and I hope Ms. Hobb has it in her.

This is a must read if you're reading the other Rain Wild books. If you're interested in great fantasy, and you're not reading Robin Hobb, I'd suggest you start with Assassin's Apprentice, and just keep going.