But the most meaningful take-away from this series, something that we can all apply to our own lives is that it's important to get dewormed. I'll see myself out.
I finished this series in 2022 and it still hurts... (I appreciate the humor, but I'm still devastated. I was prepared more than once to throw my.book across the room because of this)
No surprise from anyone, that this makes me incredibly happy. I'm so looking forward to talking with you about this story, I'm certain the conversation will give us the chance to look even deeper at some of the things ❤Hobb ❤ writes so well. To the rumored writing, it's confirmed. She is writing within the RoTE world, and one of the new characters from this last trilogy will be in it. *I am beyond excited*
Pretty similar to my thoughts. I finished Disquiet Gods, I'm almost caught up with Dresden Files, I'll be re-reading Fitz and the Fool over the next 3 months and I'll be done with ROTE re-read, and I think I'm caught up on Wars of Light and Shadow until you all do your discussion of Grand Conspiracy, so I'll try to finally get around to Edan 2 and 3 when Dresden is done I hope.
I would have to say that Tawny Man is my favorite too. It's a journey like no other, and it's surreal to me that I've finished it. All the best, Crystal!
Congrats on finishing this incredible adventure. I think the fact that you are lost for words says more than enough about the quality and impact of this series. Hobb is one of the only authors who has managed to actually make me cry, and her characters truly feel like family to me. I am glad that this ending resonated with you. Just hearing you talk about it makes me want to throw all my reading plans out the window and reread the whole thing all over again. Good luck with trying to fill that void and getting over the book hangover, haha 😆☺
Thank you, Esmay! Realm of the Elderlings is a masterpiece, something unique and special. I will certainly be returning to it someday to savor all its beauty once again.
There's such reality to the series that I think we can take almost any theme we like and apply it, because yes, that works really well, and perhaps Webb is the best example, when we learn that he believes the most powerful prayer to the Gods is 'yes'.
Enjoyed your thoughts on F&F and ROTE, Philip. I agree with you that Liveship and Tawny Man rose to the top for me. I found myself very frustrated with one main character in books 2 and 3 of F&F, but the ending was a huge emotional payoff. I'm looking forward to your discussions with Derri and others on the whole series.
I'm starting my journy through the Realm of the Elderlings very soon .... And I will comming to you reviews for each book as we tend to agree on most book-relared things 😂✨ Prepare for potentially many questions 🤓😆😆
Wonderful! My very best to you for the journey! I don’t have videos for every book as I sometimes review an entire trilogy, but you’ll find everything in my Hobb playlist. Cheers!
I finished Realm of the Elderlings last year. If you copy and pasted my thoughts into a spoiler free video it would be this one. Tawny Man and Liveship are excellent trilogies. Two of the best in fantasy. Fitz and the Fool is indeed slightly flawed, but it has so much to do, so much to say, and so many characters to get resolutions for. The fact that it pulls off most of that with a few stumbles is incredible. I'm glad you loved the series as much as you did Philip! I have to say Realm of the Elderlings is definitely in contention for top spot for me. I'm going to take a while before rereading, but I think a reread will cement my thoughts much more firmly! Look forward to the spoiler discussions :)
Very well said! Also, I agree that a reread would be just the thing. Realm of the Elderlings is a journey to be savored again and, possibly many more times. It's pretty surreal to have finished it. All the best!
Thanks for all your introduction of Robin Hobb. I am interested in character driven and emotional protagonists. I wonder if you can tell me the lexile level for the first book of the series, for i may introduce to my book club among us English is a foreign language. The next question is while Hobb is a gardener time, which was proven in her interview, who do you think is the planner type? The third question for you is why do you only introduce fantasy? Thanks.
I think Hobb would be a good choice for your book club. Her writing is definitely character driven. I don’t know how to assess lexile levels, but Hobb’s writing would certainly be over 1,000 - perhaps 1,200? Brandon Sanderson is a well known planner in the fantasy genre. As for fantasy, I talk about it mainly because I love it and want to show that many fantasy books are worthy of exploring. All the best!
I have similar feelings. Fool’s Assassin was my favourite book in the series. The tie-in stuff in the next 2 books didn’t entirely feel natural to me but it didn’t hamper my enjoyment that much.
Excellent summation and some keen observations, particularly about themes. I was willing to overlook the messiness of the "bringing the whole gang together" stuff. I found it paid off pretty darn well. I had Assassin's Fate on preorder, and dropped everything when it arrived. On one occasion, I remember my wife coming through the room as I was reading and saying, "Are you crying *again*?" Lol. The tears were on a fairly steady drip through that last third, and then full faucet by "The End." Then, darned if Hobb didn't get me again with that final dedication. As you said, such a powerful emotional journey. A rare thing, and an experience I'll cherish for the rest of my life. (Also, I vote for Hobb going back to TROE with Bee as the primary protag, and Nettle as her somewhat "Fool-like" foil.) Lovely to watch you throughout your journey. Hope you're feeling better. You sound better. Onward!
Thank you, Vaughn! Yes, I had many a moment in this trilogy when I was obligated to stop reading to attend to the tears. I love that about Hobb's writing, which is just superb and beautiful and all the other wonderful words. All the best, my friend!
I would just reiterate one thing I said in the video: Hobb’s books are slow burn. They begin almost leisurely, but the payoff comes at the end, when you realize she’s made you so invested in the characters and their relationships. The emotional payoff is like nothing else. Best wishes!
Just finished “a fools errand” and it jerked my emotions at full tilt! 😢 .. but now that you’re done you need to Read “ The Soldier Son Trilogy, which I adore and most dislike, but I works love to hear a review on that series from you professor! You will love the Themes in this series!!
Fool's Errand is brilliant! I will no doubt try The Soldier Son Trilogy someday since I can't imagine not loving anything written by Robin Hobb. Cheers, Eddie!
I understand your feelings on Soldier Son completely. Possibly the best written trilogy I don't enjoy, and I have *NO* idea how that's even possible. For having finished Fool's Errand recently, I prescribe all the cuddles your pet can tolerate. It remains my most loved entry in the series for the sheer depth of emotional punch it packs. Enjoy the rest of your RoTE journey.
Glad to hear your thoughts on this long journey! Also glad to hear it's in the same conversation with your favorites - the Realm of the Elderlings was the first series in my lifetime for me to ask if it surpassed The Lord of the Rings in my eyes. (It does). I really appreciated your thoughts at the end about the sense of connection to earlier acts -I really look forward to a reread of this series knowing where things ended up and seeing all of those connections that are there but now necessarily noticeable the first time around.
"sublime literary journey" is exactly how I feel about this series. It is a whiplash of emotion, especially in the second book. I only wish I could have gone back and read most of the books in real time, so I could have spent more time with the characters.
I ordered the entire series based off of recommendations. I have yet to read it yet but I'm so excited from what people are saying. I'm about 3/4 way through all of Malazan (Esselmont included) also reading Expanse and then have Dune to get through but after that Robin Hobb is next!!!
WOW that's an amazing docket ahead of you! I'm confident ❤Hobb ❤can hold her own in such company, and after all that excitement, the character journeys may be just what you need!
I'm glad you liked it Sir. I'm almost done as well,72% into the last book and overall,this series is phenomenal. For me,Farseer>Tawny Man>Fitz and the Fool. Liveship Traders has become my favourite trilogy ever,and as a series,The Realm of the Elderlings has become my second favourite,above Stormlight and only behind Lord of the Rings.
@@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy Anytime! An example of her being a gardener would be Fool was only supposed to be a minor character with only one line of dialogue, but that idea went out the window as she really enjoyed Fitz and the Fool's dynamic. I feel like gardeners tend to be better character writers (Abercrombie being the exception). But Hobb is an example of someone who is able to do both. Having a tight plot and probably the best character writing I've read.
Always thrilled to see my favorite trilogy of all time by my favorite writer of all time favorably reviewed by a friend and someone who’s taste is impeccable. Awesome sir!
Glad you enjoyed the ending! For me the flaws outweighed the strong emotional ending and left me feeling pretty sour, but I'll always love the first 9 books and they stil make up one of my favorite series
Great to hear your thoughts on the final trilogy! It is my favorite but it's like picking your favorite children - each has its own special and unique moments and themes.
Happy to see you finish the series, Philip, and to see it resonate with you. I'm starting Liveship this year and am excited to resume in RotE. Thanks for all your content.
Listening to this video it's obvious that you had a blast with Realm of the Elderlings. It's understandable that you will miss the series and it's world. I will miss your Robin Hobb videos. Because, Philip, how will I get my reminders to go and read on right now, without another installment of your passionate thoughts on all things Robin Hobb?!
I think I will make at least one more non-spoiler Hobb video: "Why Realm of the Elderlings is among the best of fantasy." Thank you so much for watching, Angela. I will keen to hear your thoughts on Hobb's books!
@@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy Yeah, to another Hobb video!😄 I'm hoping to takle Royal Assessin after my Dune reread. Your wait on my thoughts might not be too long. Still, having to make my own Hobb videos is not quite the same than watching yours.😁
Come and visit with me Angela, I'm pretty sure there's enough ❤Hobb ❤gushing there for anyone! While I'll be recording the conversation I have with Philip, I often have live discussions with other booktubers as they progress through the series. In fact, consider this an invite for when you're finished with Farseer...
I'm so glad you took the RoTE journey. I know you've read LOTR many times, I can't recall about Malazan. I wonder if on a re-read of RoTE if you'd feel it surpasses either of those. Either way, just very happy you found so much in the pages!
Firstly, congratulations for finishing the RotE! Secondly, an excellent trilogy to end the series in my opinion. The second POV, tying up all the threads, and giving us an ending that feels really satisfactory. Kettricken smiled, and so did I. Thirdly, it still is the second best for me - Tawny Man for ever 🙂!
@@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy I don't disagree with you at all - it is still my second favourite sub-series of the RotE - the third one being Live Ships. And if the entire series had been as good as the first book, then it could have been number one. Loved e.g. the beginning of the book with mostly normal life at the manor. It is just so incredible how well Robin Hobb can immerse you into that and then in a way shock you with a totally ordinary event.
@@toinenosoite3173 Once again, I agree. Fool’s Assassin is one of the very best for me in all of the books in The Realm of the Elderlings - arguably the best. The other two are wonderful too, but not executed quite as well.
@@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy That is a tough question for me, i.e. is Fool's Assassin better than Fool's Errand? Maybe yes, but personally I don't really want to put these two books in any order of preference. Interestingly enough, both are mostly more or less fairly slow depictions of "ordinary life". Once again, I just have to wonder how Robin Hobb can do this so well? Just have to bow to her mastery in this.
Haven't read it yet, but knowing that a trilogy lands the ending is honestly a plus--I have read a few with disappointing endings and made me not want to keep reading. Definitely intrigued by Hobb's writing! Thanks for sharing, and I appreciate that you kept it spoiler-free yet meaningful at the same time!
If you decide to read Realm of the Elderlings, I hope you’ll find yourself deeply immersed and emotionally invested, Livia. It’s a journey like no other!
I loved these books. I listened to them on audio during a very challenging time in my life, and would be sitting on a London bus or tube with tears streaming down my face from these books
What a beautiful experience! Congratulations on finishing The Realm of the Elderlings! I often feel the same exact way about ranking books. With a powerful series like this one, every step (or book) plays a role in the journey. 🤍
Thanks a ton for finishing this journey with me, amigo. It really helped having someone read along with me.
I couldn't ask for better company, my friend! I look forward to sharing our thoughts on the series!
Nothing impacted me as much as the ending of Assassin’s Fate, it was just the most bittersweet ending ever
It is devastating and gorgeous. A wonderful way to end it!
But the most meaningful take-away from this series, something that we can all apply to our own lives is that it's important to get dewormed.
I'll see myself out.
Ha ha! That is solid life advice, Kalle!
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I finished this series in 2022 and it still hurts... (I appreciate the humor, but I'm still devastated. I was prepared more than once to throw my.book across the room because of this)
No surprise from anyone, that this makes me incredibly happy. I'm so looking forward to talking with you about this story, I'm certain the conversation will give us the chance to look even deeper at some of the things ❤Hobb ❤ writes so well.
To the rumored writing, it's confirmed. She is writing within the RoTE world, and one of the new characters from this last trilogy will be in it. *I am beyond excited*
That’s wonderful news!!! I’m so excited to find out where Hobb goes next in this world. Cheers, Derri!
Looking forward to that discussion!
OMG!!!!! Any time frame?
Pretty similar to my thoughts. I finished Disquiet Gods, I'm almost caught up with Dresden Files, I'll be re-reading Fitz and the Fool over the next 3 months and I'll be done with ROTE re-read, and I think I'm caught up on Wars of Light and Shadow until you all do your discussion of Grand Conspiracy, so I'll try to finally get around to Edan 2 and 3 when Dresden is done I hope.
Awesome! Some great reads ahead of you, and I hope you'll enjoy The Prophet of Edan and Return to Edan whenever you get to them!
I think the ending is perfection. Tawny Man is still my favourite subseries. Really glad you enjoyed the entire journey 😊
I would have to say that Tawny Man is my favorite too. It's a journey like no other, and it's surreal to me that I've finished it. All the best, Crystal!
Eager to pick up Fitz and the Fool soon, 2024 is the year I finish the story!
My very best wishes for it!
Congrats on finishing this incredible adventure. I think the fact that you are lost for words says more than enough about the quality and impact of this series. Hobb is one of the only authors who has managed to actually make me cry, and her characters truly feel like family to me.
I am glad that this ending resonated with you. Just hearing you talk about it makes me want to throw all my reading plans out the window and reread the whole thing all over again. Good luck with trying to fill that void and getting over the book hangover, haha 😆☺
Thank you, Esmay! Realm of the Elderlings is a masterpiece, something unique and special. I will certainly be returning to it someday to savor all its beauty once again.
For me, the central theme of ROTE is making the most out of situations in life that don't go the way you planned
That’s an excellent take!
There's such reality to the series that I think we can take almost any theme we like and apply it, because yes, that works really well, and perhaps Webb is the best example, when we learn that he believes the most powerful prayer to the Gods is 'yes'.
Enjoyed your thoughts on F&F and ROTE, Philip. I agree with you that Liveship and Tawny Man rose to the top for me. I found myself very frustrated with one main character in books 2 and 3 of F&F, but the ending was a huge emotional payoff. I'm looking forward to your discussions with Derri and others on the whole series.
Thank you, Danie!
I'm starting my journy through the Realm of the Elderlings very soon .... And I will comming to you reviews for each book as we tend to agree on most book-relared things 😂✨
Prepare for potentially many questions 🤓😆😆
Wonderful! My very best to you for the journey! I don’t have videos for every book as I sometimes review an entire trilogy, but you’ll find everything in my Hobb playlist. Cheers!
I finished Realm of the Elderlings last year. If you copy and pasted my thoughts into a spoiler free video it would be this one. Tawny Man and Liveship are excellent trilogies. Two of the best in fantasy. Fitz and the Fool is indeed slightly flawed, but it has so much to do, so much to say, and so many characters to get resolutions for. The fact that it pulls off most of that with a few stumbles is incredible.
I'm glad you loved the series as much as you did Philip! I have to say Realm of the Elderlings is definitely in contention for top spot for me. I'm going to take a while before rereading, but I think a reread will cement my thoughts much more firmly!
Look forward to the spoiler discussions :)
Very well said! Also, I agree that a reread would be just the thing. Realm of the Elderlings is a journey to be savored again and, possibly many more times. It's pretty surreal to have finished it. All the best!
I'm about halfway through Ship of Destiny, safe to say Hobb will dominate 2024 for me 😊
In that case, it’s also safe to say 2024 will be an excellent reading year for you!
As one of my favorite Booktubers ever, I’m glad you appreciate this series as much as I did.
It's a tremendous series -- one of the most moving and beautiful that not only fantasy, but also literature in general, has to offer. Cheers!
Thanks for all your introduction of Robin Hobb. I am interested in character driven and emotional protagonists. I wonder if you can tell me the lexile level for the first book of the series, for i may introduce to my book club among us English is a foreign language. The next question is while Hobb is a gardener time, which was proven in her interview, who do you think is the planner type? The third question for you is why do you only introduce fantasy? Thanks.
I think Hobb would be a good choice for your book club. Her writing is definitely character driven. I don’t know how to assess lexile levels, but Hobb’s writing would certainly be over 1,000 - perhaps 1,200? Brandon Sanderson is a well known planner in the fantasy genre. As for fantasy, I talk about it mainly because I love it and want to show that many fantasy books are worthy of exploring. All the best!
I have similar feelings. Fool’s Assassin was my favourite book in the series. The tie-in stuff in the next 2 books didn’t entirely feel natural to me but it didn’t hamper my enjoyment that much.
The tie-ins did feel forced at times, but I’m in the same Liveship as you, Mitch - I loved having them!
Excellent summation and some keen observations, particularly about themes. I was willing to overlook the messiness of the "bringing the whole gang together" stuff. I found it paid off pretty darn well. I had Assassin's Fate on preorder, and dropped everything when it arrived. On one occasion, I remember my wife coming through the room as I was reading and saying, "Are you crying *again*?" Lol. The tears were on a fairly steady drip through that last third, and then full faucet by "The End." Then, darned if Hobb didn't get me again with that final dedication.
As you said, such a powerful emotional journey. A rare thing, and an experience I'll cherish for the rest of my life. (Also, I vote for Hobb going back to TROE with Bee as the primary protag, and Nettle as her somewhat "Fool-like" foil.) Lovely to watch you throughout your journey. Hope you're feeling better. You sound better. Onward!
Thank you, Vaughn! Yes, I had many a moment in this trilogy when I was obligated to stop reading to attend to the tears. I love that about Hobb's writing, which is just superb and beautiful and all the other wonderful words. All the best, my friend!
Anything I should know before getting into Robin Hobb?Thanks ❤
I would just reiterate one thing I said in the video: Hobb’s books are slow burn. They begin almost leisurely, but the payoff comes at the end, when you realize she’s made you so invested in the characters and their relationships. The emotional payoff is like nothing else. Best wishes!
@@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy That sounds amazing since I love character driven stories.Thank you! 🙏
Don’t skip any! Read them in order. Out of ignorance I skipped Liveship and went from Farseer to Tawny. But the Liveships are so good!
I've just started doing a re-read, currently on Assassin's Apprentice. It's so good.
I hope to do a reread as well, and I’m already looking forward to it!
@@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy I read it originally over many, many, many years ... we'll see how long this takes!
@@senzubean31 I read it over six years or so myself, having read Farseer a couple years before starting my channel.
Just finished “a fools errand” and it jerked my emotions at full tilt! 😢 .. but now that you’re done you need to Read “ The Soldier Son Trilogy, which I adore and most dislike, but I works love to hear a review on that series from you professor! You will love the Themes in this series!!
Fool's Errand is brilliant! I will no doubt try The Soldier Son Trilogy someday since I can't imagine not loving anything written by Robin Hobb. Cheers, Eddie!
I understand your feelings on Soldier Son completely. Possibly the best written trilogy I don't enjoy, and I have *NO* idea how that's even possible.
For having finished Fool's Errand recently, I prescribe all the cuddles your pet can tolerate. It remains my most loved entry in the series for the sheer depth of emotional punch it packs. Enjoy the rest of your RoTE journey.
@@derrisreaditbefore Thank you , at the moment no furry friend with me, at this time!
@@eddiec2711 That's terrible. I'm sending you vibe hugs RIGHT NOW
@@derrisreaditbefore so kind.. Thank you
Glad to hear your thoughts on this long journey! Also glad to hear it's in the same conversation with your favorites - the Realm of the Elderlings was the first series in my lifetime for me to ask if it surpassed The Lord of the Rings in my eyes. (It does). I really appreciated your thoughts at the end about the sense of connection to earlier acts -I really look forward to a reread of this series knowing where things ended up and seeing all of those connections that are there but now necessarily noticeable the first time around.
A reread of Realm of the Elderlings is going to be so rewarding, Josh! I plan to do the same, and I’m already excited about it.
I have quite a while before I make it to these books but I enjoyed listening to your thoughts on them!
You have a beautiful journey ahead of you, Cam - one of the very best!
"sublime literary journey" is exactly how I feel about this series. It is a whiplash of emotion, especially in the second book. I only wish I could have gone back and read most of the books in real time, so I could have spent more time with the characters.
It’s a journey I hope to take at least a couple more times. All the best!
@@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasyyou should check out the comic adaption of Assassin's Apprentice that Dark Horse is currently publishing
I ordered the entire series based off of recommendations. I have yet to read it yet but I'm so excited from what people are saying. I'm about 3/4 way through all of Malazan (Esselmont included) also reading Expanse and then have Dune to get through but after that Robin Hobb is next!!!
So much greatness ahead of you, Jacob! My very best for it all!
WOW that's an amazing docket ahead of you! I'm confident ❤Hobb ❤can hold her own in such company, and after all that excitement, the character journeys may be just what you need!
I'm glad you liked it Sir. I'm almost done as well,72% into the last book and overall,this series is phenomenal. For me,Farseer>Tawny Man>Fitz and the Fool. Liveship Traders has become my favourite trilogy ever,and as a series,The Realm of the Elderlings has become my second favourite,above Stormlight and only behind Lord of the Rings.
There’s so much to love! Cheers, Ciprian!
I hope to start the first trilogy this year.
I hope you'll love it, John!
Great review as always!
Robin Hobb uses a loose outline. But she's mostly a gardener like you were saying.
Thanks for confirming that, Curran!
@@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy Anytime! An example of her being a gardener would be Fool was only supposed to be a minor character with only one line of dialogue, but that idea went out the window as she really enjoyed Fitz and the Fool's dynamic. I feel like gardeners tend to be better character writers (Abercrombie being the exception). But Hobb is an example of someone who is able to do both. Having a tight plot and probably the best character writing I've read.
Always thrilled to see my favorite trilogy of all time by my favorite writer of all time favorably reviewed by a friend and someone who’s taste is impeccable. Awesome sir!
Thank you, Scot! Hobb deserves all the love you give her!
Glad you enjoyed the ending! For me the flaws outweighed the strong emotional ending and left me feeling pretty sour, but I'll always love the first 9 books and they stil make up one of my favorite series
I can see how those flaws could push a reader out of the story, Niko. But we agree about the overall beauty of the series!
Great to hear your thoughts on the final trilogy! It is my favorite but it's like picking your favorite children - each has its own special and unique moments and themes.
That’s for sure, Jennifer. Like the rest of The Realm of the Elderlings, Fitz and the Fool is so beautiful and elevating. Just gorgeous. All the best!
Happy to see you finish the series, Philip, and to see it resonate with you. I'm starting Liveship this year and am excited to resume in RotE. Thanks for all your content.
Liveship Traders was when I realized just how amazing Hobb's writing is. I wish you the very best with it, Danny!
I'm so excited for you! Liveships broadens the world tremendously and really highlights ❤Hobb's ❤talents, I very much hope you enjoy it.
Listening to this video it's obvious that you had a blast with Realm of the Elderlings. It's understandable that you will miss the series and it's world. I will miss your Robin Hobb videos. Because, Philip, how will I get my reminders to go and read on right now, without another installment of your passionate thoughts on all things Robin Hobb?!
I think I will make at least one more non-spoiler Hobb video: "Why Realm of the Elderlings is among the best of fantasy." Thank you so much for watching, Angela. I will keen to hear your thoughts on Hobb's books!
@@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy Yeah, to another Hobb video!😄 I'm hoping to takle Royal Assessin after my Dune reread. Your wait on my thoughts might not be too long. Still, having to make my own Hobb videos is not quite the same than watching yours.😁
Come and visit with me Angela, I'm pretty sure there's enough ❤Hobb ❤gushing there for anyone! While I'll be recording the conversation I have with Philip, I often have live discussions with other booktubers as they progress through the series. In fact, consider this an invite for when you're finished with Farseer...
@@derrisreaditbefore Aw, thank you, Derri! Invited by the Queen of the Realm of the Elderlings herself!😊 I'll let you know when I'm ready to read on.
I'm so glad you took the RoTE journey. I know you've read LOTR many times, I can't recall about Malazan. I wonder if on a re-read of RoTE if you'd feel it surpasses either of those. Either way, just very happy you found so much in the pages!
ROTE is worthy of many rereads, so we shall see! Thanks so much, Brian!
I really need to read this series :P
If you do, I hope you'll love it!
Firstly, congratulations for finishing the RotE!
Secondly, an excellent trilogy to end the series in my opinion. The second POV, tying up all the threads, and giving us an ending that feels really satisfactory. Kettricken smiled, and so did I.
Thirdly, it still is the second best for me - Tawny Man for ever 🙂!
I’m with you on Tawny Man! I also loved Fitz and the Fool, though. It’s by Hobb, so how could it not be brilliant? All the best!
@@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy I don't disagree with you at all - it is still my second favourite sub-series of the RotE - the third one being Live Ships. And if the entire series had been as good as the first book, then it could have been number one. Loved e.g. the beginning of the book with mostly normal life at the manor. It is just so incredible how well Robin Hobb can immerse you into that and then in a way shock you with a totally ordinary event.
@@toinenosoite3173 Once again, I agree. Fool’s Assassin is one of the very best for me in all of the books in The Realm of the Elderlings - arguably the best. The other two are wonderful too, but not executed quite as well.
@@PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy That is a tough question for me, i.e. is Fool's Assassin better than Fool's Errand? Maybe yes, but personally I don't really want to put these two books in any order of preference. Interestingly enough, both are mostly more or less fairly slow depictions of "ordinary life". Once again, I just have to wonder how Robin Hobb can do this so well? Just have to bow to her mastery in this.
@@toinenosoite3173 Yes, indeed!
I loved the series. It is a slow burn series. Now to get you reading the Dandelion Dynasty series!
Dandelion Dynasty in 2024! Cheers, Jim!
Philip chase my man
Hello, Vinod!
Haven't read it yet, but knowing that a trilogy lands the ending is honestly a plus--I have read a few with disappointing endings and made me not want to keep reading. Definitely intrigued by Hobb's writing! Thanks for sharing, and I appreciate that you kept it spoiler-free yet meaningful at the same time!
If you decide to read Realm of the Elderlings, I hope you’ll find yourself deeply immersed and emotionally invested, Livia. It’s a journey like no other!
My journey with the Real of The Elderlings has just started but I'm already devastated 😂
Prepare for your heart to be broken and mended again and again and again, my friend!
So happy you loved it. Such a bittersweet but satisfying end.
You're making me want to read the whole thing again 😬
Thank you, Sarah! I will certainly want to reread this incredible series someday. All the best!
I enjoyed all the Fitz and the fool books though its been many years since I read them. Thanks for the video!
Thank you for watching and commenting, Tyrell!
I loved these books. I listened to them on audio during a very challenging time in my life, and would be sitting on a London bus or tube with tears streaming down my face from these books
I wasn’t in a public space, but my tears were flowing too while I was reading this trilogy. All the best!
What a beautiful experience! Congratulations on finishing The Realm of the Elderlings! I often feel the same exact way about ranking books. With a powerful series like this one, every step (or book) plays a role in the journey. 🤍
Well said, Johanna! For me, it’s about the experience. I can’t wait to find out what you think about the rest of this series!
YES JOHANNA - when will you pick up Liveships? I need you to meet these characters and I desperately want to hear your thoughts on the events.
@@derrisreaditbefore at some point this year, I hope! 😅