"First, let me introduce you to yourself" (Beware RotE Spoilers)

[Lady Laura]

Hello everyone!

I'm fairly new to the world of Robin Hobb, and a bit slow to become a fan of hers! Initially, I read the Soldier's Son trilogy about 2 years ago. Although I enjoyed it overall, I thought book 1 was very slow and long winded to begin with, I liked book 2 the most, and I hated book 3 lol I know that trilogy has had different responses from different readers though.

I read the Liveship trilogy last summer, and I adored it Definately one of the best fantasy trilogies I've ever read. Hobb's characters especially stand out for me- they are so flawed and complex, and go through so much development. Her writing style is exquisite too

I've just finished the Rain Wild Chronicles. I have mixed views on this to be honest! I enjoyed them overall, and I did look forward to every night when I got a chance to read on in the books. But I have some issues with some of the things in the books, mainly her repetition, and the way the 1st book took far too long to get into the story. But apart from that, I did really enjoy those 2 books, it's just I feel Hobb's standards seem to have fallen a bit...

I'll stop discussing her books now, I dont think this is the thread to do that! I havn't read the Tawny or Farseer books, I'm hoping to read them soon I look forward to posting my views here, but it seems that most other members are truer fans than I am, and have read ALL her books! So hopefully I wont read too many spoilers