*spoilers all books* Dragon Haven, Enjoy it? Hate it?

[maulkin]

This novel is character driven not action driven. To me is seemed that relationships and lots of dialogue takes precedence over action.

It seems to me that Hobb's novels have always been very character-based, compared to other those of other writers of epic fantasy. The Rain Wild Chronicles did not involve any major political events or feature any politically influential characters (except as brief cameos). The battles, intrigue and treachery all occurred on a very personal scale and occurred over a very brief period of time. While this gave the story a much less "epic" feel, it did allow Hobb to focus on more personal issues (homosexuality, disability, social exclusion) in a fantasy setting, without the distraction of an epic plot.

I would offer that this is 'ChickLit' with dragons.

The story is told from five perspectives, those of two women, two men and one female dragon. Most of the issues and challenges that form the theme of the story apply equally to both sexes. In particular, the theme of male homosexuality is not exactly a feminine issue, especially given that this issue is addressed mainly from Sedric's perspective. Are you describing the story as chicklit just because it features little by way of war and politics?

The dragons even sparkle in the sun, if that's what you like.

As I recall, Tintaglia has always been pretty sparkly!