Kudos!!

[Valandur]

I wanted to send a Email to Robin Hobb, or a Email via her publisher but their site is so horrid that I decided to just write what I wanted to say here instead.

I have been reading since oh, the mid '70's and I have a massive collection of books, I've read everything from Fantasy to Bio's to well, single page stories on web sites. My main interest is Fantasy, why? Oh call it a connection that I can't resist.

I began the Soldier's Son Trilogy with a bit of trepidation, normally what I would consider "Cowboy or Western" style books that mix magic are either decent, or odious beyond belief.

I grew quite interested early on, as I love Robin Hobb's style and the fact that her characters and stories are not "Epic" But down to earth, believable as it were.

By the second book I was unsure that the story could be wrapped up in another volume, it just seemed too much to finish. (Little did I know that Mrs? Hobb's writing ability approaches the level of Tolkien and Donaldson)

I finished Renegade’s Magic last night and I was just astounded with the ending. Not only did she dovetail the story creating a believable ending, but it ended in a manner that didn't look forced or hurried. I felt that I had to at least express my admiration? My enjoyment at finishing a trilogy who's ending is as masterful as it's beginning.

I have read her other books, but not the Megan Lindholm volumes. I shall rectify that error soon.

That's all I wish to say, I look forward to her next volume knowing I shall enjoy it as much as I've enjoyed all her other books.

Regards,

Valandur

[Mervi]

Hi Valandur, and welcome to our forums. One reasonably easy way of contacting Robin is through her newsgroup - I'm sure she'd be happy to hear your opinion about the SS trilogy as it has gotten very mixed reviews.

I too was doubting how the story could be wrapped up in the final volume, but she certainly succeeded in doing just that and in a very logical way.