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

[Farseer]

An English teacher...something I have long considered and may yet undertake!

[Lady Laura]

Welcome to the forum! I hope you enjoy it here

[finella]

Hello from Germany to all Robin Hobb Fans !

I got to love Robin's books some years ago, when I already had given up the faith to find fantasy that really fascinates me. I am an early Lord of the Rings-child (ages ago) and always was looking for something that took me over so completely as LotR did at that time. And never found it until I just by chance found the story about Fitz. Since then I read each of Robin's books and I love her stories and the world, she creates in her wonderful language.
I really look forward to talk about her books and more with people, who know what I am talking about. And who love her books as much as I do.

I live in the countryside close to Hamburg, a northern german city together with my husband, 3 dogs and 2 pigs. And many, many books .

So, I'm looking forward to having a good time with you. In the next days I will spend my little time working myself through the forum. Don't be annoyed, when I don't talk that much. It's still hard work for me to write in English, as it's quite some time ago, that I practised it.

Best regards
Christina

[Possessed]

I always feel like I'm in an alcoholics anonymous whenever I type in these things, lol...My (screen)name is Possessed, I'm from London and I read Assassin's Apprentice when I was roundabouts ten? I enjoy rereading it now almost as much as I enjoy reading it then, and my main reason for joining these forums is that these books tend to be extremely complex at times, and I look forward to reading and discussing theories people might have on the books...

[FoolishGirl]

Welcome Possessed and Finella from a fellow Newboy!

[Lady Laura]

Welcome Possessed and Finella!!!

By any chance, Possessed, are you the same Possessed as is over on the Black Magician Trilogy forum?

[Farseer]

Hello from Germany to all Robin Hobb Fans !

And g’day from Australia, right back at you, finella - welcome to thePlenty!

I live in the countryside close to Hamburg, a northern german city together with my husband, 3 dogs and 2 pigs. And many, many books .

A branch of my husband’s family originally came from Hamburg, having sailed to Moreton Bay (here in Australia) on the Wandraham.

We have also had pigs as pets, a time or two!

Don't be annoyed, when I don't talk that much. It's still hard work for me to write in English, as it's quite some time ago, that I practised it.

Annoyed? Never! I think you’re simply AMAZING , especially as English is my native and ONLY language! I can't wait to hear from you when you can manage it - it's wonderful to have you here with us!

I always feel like I'm in an alcoholics anonymous whenever I type in these things, lol...

I know what you mean!

My (screen)name is Possessed,

Well met and welcome, Possessed!

...my main reason for joining these forums is that these books tend to be extremely complex at times, and I look forward to reading and discussing theories people might have on the books...

Yes, Robin's books are certainly complex! I love a good theory (and offer more than my fair share of strange ones ) , and discussions that include different perspectives and opinions are the best things about being here on thePlenty, I think - it's fantastic to have you join us!

[finella]

A branch of my husband’s family originally came from Hamburg, having sailed to Moreton Bay (here in Australia) on the Wandraham.

We have also had pigs as pets, a time or two!

Hello Farseer and all others,

thanks for that warm welcome. It is really nice !

Ha, the world can be small sometimes, can't it Must have probably been at the end of the 19th century (I'm not clever - I just googled for the ship )

We have two pigs since 10 years and I adore them . I'm sure, you no, what I mean.

Farseer, did you manage to see Robin, when she was over in Australia ? I was soooooooooooooo envious, I'd have loved to meet her.

Nice to be with you (I love that smily) !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Farseer]

We have two pigs since 10 years and I adore them . I'm sure, you no, what I mean.

Yes, I do!

Farseer, did you manage to see Robin, when she was over in Australia ?

I sure did! I do have a report which I intend to post when it's finished (I started it the day I got back which was, oh, eighteen days ago and it's still waiting! ). Actually, I'd planned to have it up while Robin was still in the country but then I realised I had not a lot of concrete 'anything' to really recount and even less to show due to a faulty camera. You'll know what I mean when I finally put it up!

If you ever get a chance to meet her...do!

[fool-ish]

Hi, I was thrilled to find this forum as I've become a massive fan of Robin Hobb's books! I've just completed the Farseer Trilogy and am a few pages into Fool's Errand as we speak. These books have gripped me completely. I love everything about them..the writing style, the characters, the settings, all of it! I adore Fitz, a gorgeous (personality-wise) boy and so far, an equally gorgeous man (looks-wise too maybe ) I've laughed with him and cried for him over the course of the trilogy and loved every single minute! But I digress, I'm relatively new to fantasy and find myself very much enjoying the books I've read so far (especially these) and eagerly look forward to reading many more. Also, I look forward to perusing this forum further and reading all your views and to posting more random ramblings..oh yes I can ramble!