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I certainly do! Mar 01, Angela marked it as deals. Jan 07, Geoff rated it it was amazing. A very interesting set of novels. Hobb is a great storyteller. This trilogy is the darkest she has produced.

It follows some of the questions about fate and choice that she has written about in other books, but here we see the ramifications of the choices, good decisions and bad decisions. I have truly become a Robin Hobb 'junky'..

It's hard to tell as once you plunge yourself into one of her sagas it is easy to lose yourself in the complex and interesting worlds she paints.

Having only recently left the world of the Farseer's where I was held in rapture for at least a couple of months, I wasn't sure what to expect from the Soldier Son Trilogy. I need not have worried the new world of the Soldier Son Trilogy opened up to me and had me hooked easily I have truly become a Robin Hobb 'junky'..

I need not have worried the new world of the Soldier Son Trilogy opened up to me and had me hooked easily within a handful of chapters. A very different world to that of the Elderlings and I must admit that at times vague shadows of 'Avatar' and 'How the West was Won' did cross my mind, although very slightly. At times my frustration with the protagonist was almost too much to bear and like other reviews I have read, I found much could have been condensed saving the reader from wistfully wanting to put the protagonist out of his own misery at regular intervals througout the story.

Living vicariously the life of the protagonist, I also could not help but feel that I was being sold some insight into the condition of schizophrenia and there was more than one occasion where I had cause to compare the story's theme to that of 'Avatar,' though thankfully, none of Robin's characters was blue. Ovall, I don't begrudge the time I spent reading this trilogy.

I find the prose well written and easy to read, the ending of the story was given its due attention. I felt well satisfied at its conclusion and while sad to be leaving this new world, was impressed enough by it to write my first ever review on Goodreads. I'll have to re-read the books that make up the Elderlings world and am kicking myself I didn't write reviews on those at the time I finished them Don't be dissuaded from reading this trilogy based on my review.

I'm really only quibbling over that which prevented me from giving 5 stars instead of 4. I found this trilogy worth the read and look forward to the Windsingers Series which is next on my reading list. The first few chapters of the first book are a bit of a push to read through and I wonder if thats why these books get so many bad reviews because other than that I can't understand why.

These first few chapters are absolutely necessary to set up the story that follows after, though. The books are incredible in so many ways. Simply put though; they will take you away to a fantasy setting thats breathtaking in detail and horrifying in its grittiness. The characters are lovable and I have found th The first few chapters of the first book are a bit of a push to read through and I wonder if thats why these books get so many bad reviews because other than that I can't understand why.

The characters are lovable and I have found that the stories have touched me in a profound way. I couldn't put these down and am sorry that I have finished them.

I hope that others will give them a read, as by giving these a wide berth you are truly missing out on one of the most touching and beautifully written stories out there. Mar 18, John LeBourgeois rated it did not like it. Total disaster! I can't believe I actually paid money for this. Hobb falls into the sin that female writers often do, which is to endlessly belabor a point with irrelevant details, mean while grinding on the reader for pages and pages of despair, hopelessness and depression.

Sadly disappointing, the last I will buy Total disaster! Sadly disappointing, the last I will buy Jul 10, Mckenzie rated it did not like it. This trilogy was so disappointing I couldn't even finish the third book. The first was fine, the second was a struggle, and then I got to third- and realized that there are so many good books out there and I didn't need to waste my time.

Such a great series, I was skeptical at first, there is not a series that has kept me more on-edge the entire time. I can't explain how frustrating and powerless you feel as the reader, but how entertaining and interesting the story is! Aug 06, Cassandra Mckenzie rated it really liked it. I'm very glad I pushed through and finished this series.

As I was reading the first book, I was uncertain that I would. I love Robin Hobb, but parts of this series especially in the beginning dragged for me in a way Fitz's story never did. Partially, I think it was that Navare's attitude blended in with that of the nobility he belonged to, and he could be quite shallow at times, as well as sexist.

At the beginning, the main character's personality actually fit with his noble background, instead of him being a rebel or a black sheep or "ahead of his time" as is the case with so many novels.

He believes as the adults in his life believes: women need to be protected, but really aren't people in the way that men are, with wants, passions and personality at one point, he's shocked to learn that they do, in fact, have desires and hobbies and don't just think about tending to their homes and families He admits to himself that he'd seen them somewhat like pets. He also believes he is 'above' the savage Specks and Plainspeople though he does have some sympathy and respect for them, it is still framed by his very Gernian way of thinking There are many instances where his thoughts are judgmental, prudish, or narrowminded and he tends to go along with orders except in extreme cases and looks down upon people who don't adhere to societal norms.

Instead of magic being a force that the wielder uses to bring about his desires, magic uses the wielder to bring about its own desires. It also has a very visible and physical cost: it is housed by fat.

This story is also unique in that, during most of it, the main character is obese. It's interesting to see how a character who puts so much importance on being accepted by others reacts to suddenly becoming something most people won't accept. He is ridiculed an snubbed, told it's his own fault, and at one point is starved almost to death by his father. By the way, I wouldn't really recommend this book if you have an eating disorder Things very rarely go well for this character, and when they do, you know they're about to get much worse.

It's like an endless spiral of him kicking himself in the head. He isn't allowed to be happy for very long once the magic has him. He's VERY stubborn, and constantly denies, deflects, and tries to ignore the magic and what it wants from him.

Most of the main character's growth is mental. Yeah, he gains skills and powers, but the story hinges on his ability to adapt as a person rather than him being "powerful". This is a nice change from a lot of story-lines that mainly focus on the "student" mastering his mysterious abilities and kicking the "bad guy's" butt.

There really isn't a villain per-se. It's more like real life, where there's a duality to everything. There's a focus on the bigger picture and on the effect of one peoples' advancement on another peoples' way of life.

Relationships are more realistic than in other representations. Spink and Epiny are a great example of how two people's idealized vision of love can melt into reality without becoming completely bitter and ruined. Also, the main character's love interest is not the usual kind The main character has very little agency and often shrugs off the responsibility of making decisions.

When he does make choices, he's punished harshly where another character in another book would mainly be rewarded with some success. I'm sure there's more, but I have to end this at some point and what better time than midnight I'm very tired or I would've droned on but probably with better points. I'd be remiss if I didn't also mention how intriguing it is to watch a man struggle against himself so literally.

The split personalities aspect was both fascinating and frustrating. Overall, a good read, indeed. I quite liked Navare by the end, and I liked the fact that I could like him after disliking him so much in the beginning. Also, shoutout to Epiny for being a badass and Spink for being so pure of heart and deed these two would very likely have been the main characters in another version of this book.

I was a bit unsure what I would think of this trilogy. I adore Robin Hobb's writing, but had heard that this series wasn't so good as the Farseer and Liveship stories so I put off reading it for a while. In fact, I really enjoyed it. I love the way Hobb writes such interesting, believable characters.

Her writing is not really plot driven, although what does happen is more inventive than the majority of fantasy stories. There were so many interesting themes in this trilogy, like equality, environ I was a bit unsure what I would think of this trilogy.

There were so many interesting themes in this trilogy, like equality, environmentalism, tradition, religion, colonialism, judging by appearances, the attitude to life, the way to resolve conflicts I love that she is such a shrewd judge of people. I highlighted so many passages where she made a point about how people react in certain situations, because they were just spot on.

The politics between the Old and New nobility, the pressures on the Speck people, the misjudgement of each other. It was very interesting, intricate and well thought out. And yet, the one thing that frustrated me about the whole series was that I felt the ultimate solution was quite obvious. It did happen in the end, but I tutted and rolled my eyes at Nevare and Epiny failing to see what they needed to do for the length of two books. I did like this trilogy, although it was an odd mix.

Starting with Nevare Burrell joining the Cavalla academy and the political difficulties between the old nobles and the new ones, almost dying from the Speck plague but recovering only to become obese, learning about magic, and being caught up with the Speck tribe where his fat is an indication of magical greatness, this trilogy was far-ranging in ideas and per I really like Robin Hobb's writing but I liked her other FitzChivalry series better.

Starting with Nevare Burrell joining the Cavalla academy and the political difficulties between the old nobles and the new ones, almost dying from the Speck plague but recovering only to become obese, learning about magic, and being caught up with the Speck tribe where his fat is an indication of magical greatness, this trilogy was far-ranging in ideas and perspective.

The seeds of the two races are planted in Nevare as a young man when his soul has been split by magic and his body houses two sides of himself with affinities and passions for these two opposing forces. The looser, more hedonistic, environmental society of the Specks sometimes made me uncomfortable and I felt more attuned to the mores of the Old World society. And yet there was much to admire and much to dislike about both approaches to life.

I was really between three and four stars on this series. I really liked the concept even if it's not a totally novel one. Yes there have been other books about a technology driven culture driving out native peoples who they perceive to be less civilized but that doesn't mean that nobody should ever write a book like that again; there are allowed to be multiple books on the same topic and there are allowed to be similar characters across different series by the same author.

I was frustrated mo I was really between three and four stars on this series. I was frustrated mostly because every time you think that Nevare is growing has a person he seems to dig in his heels and revert to the same immature stubborn patriot that he was at the beginning of the series.

After so much internal conflict I felt that the resolution was too quick and a bit forced. Hobb is a wonderful world builder and usually an amazing character writer. In fact I really enjoyed most of the characters in the book except Nevare. Epiny in particular seemed to grow as the story progressed and I'd have loved to read a series from her perspective.

This series is wildly Robin Hobb - if you are a true fan, you will understand. The story in The Soldier Son Trilogy is a deeply troubling one - one that pulls at you as it walks into darkness. The world is believable, and the characters are so very real you will find yourself actually hurting for them, and holding your breath at times. These stories do contain some action, though it's a truly dramatic story that bears reading - more than once.

The tone is quite a bit different from that in the F This series is wildly Robin Hobb - if you are a true fan, you will understand.

The tone is quite a bit different from that in the Fitz and Fool series, but just as engrossing. I highly recommend anything written by Robin Hobb - and you can certainly start with this. May 03, Albert Riehle added it. I couldn't get into this book. The characters weren't very engaging.

Nothing really happened. I've read Hobb before and really enjoyed some of the previous books but they tend to be slowly paced. They are also largely character driven and while the majority of this story takes place with the protagonist as a man, I couldn't get past the laborious, pointless, slogging beginning about his childhood.

To me, this is a reputation book. If you like the writer enough to trust completely in where i DNF. If you like the writer enough to trust completely in where it's going, you'll probably get much further than I did. If you don't I just couldn't keep going.

Aug 08, Elliot J. Galdy rated it really liked it. And worth it. While this is categorized as fantasy, and it certainly is that, it reads more like historical fiction. I kept picturing early 19th century, maybe British Isles or Australia.

The characters are well drawn, the plot intricate, and the narrative carries it along at a good pace. Which for a trilogy of over an estimated thousand pages is greatly appreciated. Don't let the length out you off, though. I read all three without a break, but you could also read the first, take a break, Long. I read all three without a break, but you could also read the first, take a break, and come back to volume two and three at your leisure. However, I was so caught up in the story that I just wanted to keep going.

I'll be reading more Robin Hobb. Not of the same standard as the rest of her books The storyline of the three books could have been better covered in just one. It is often repetitive and over detailed. Unlike me, I skimmed a great deal, and wished she could just get on with the story. It felt very padded, and the detailed musings between Nevare and Soldier boy were often turgid, going over the same ground again and again.

Jan 01, Holmes rated it really liked it. Compelling story This book was so different from any other book I've read from Robin Hobb it was like it had bern written by a different person. I believe that a trait only expressed by the best authors. This was a compelling story that was difficult to read sometimes because Nevare has such a difficult path in life.

It was equally as hard to put down. With unique characters and a engrossing storyline it's a fascinating tale. I read the individual volumes of this series only once before, and found them gripping and compelling.

It can't have been too long after I started Fitz story. On a reread now, I find a few more irritations, a few niggles that annoy me some. But even if things are a little oversimplistic politically and despite the shortcomings in terms, it's still a cracking world to lose yourself in for a few days. Apr 27, Ruby rated it liked it. The second book in the series moved a little better and the third was better still.

Momentarily brilliant; at times dull I'm a great fan of Robin Hobb's, but I must admit I've skipped ahead a number of times when reading the last book. The main character is at times deprived of any agency for multiple chapters, yet we must slog through. At least at the end Neville gets to do something for himself again. Nov 04, Dan rated it it was ok. So boring. I read all the Fitz books and everything related to them so when I saw this trilogy it was a no brainer.

Man this series was bad. The plague usually leaves its survivors skeletally thin, but Nevare, inexplicably, has begun to gain massive amounts of weight.

With his family believing he's a glutton, Nevare is disowned by his father and eventually ends up finding work as a lowly cemetery guard in a frontier town near the border with the Specks, a race of dapple-skinned forest dwellers who possess powerful natural magic. But in a world where technology never stops advancing, can the Specks survive? And what does the suddenly bloated Nevare have to do with their struggle? Set in a sprawling, vividly described realm that is as majestic as it is menacing, and powered by some extremely topical themes environmentalism, cultural homogenization, human rights, religious persecution, etc.

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