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Seregil of Rhiminee’s own thoughts on books they have read. These are reader-written book reviews, separate from Risingshadow’s editorial reviews.

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The Golden Fool

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The Golden Fool

Robin Hobb

10/10Written Oct 6, 2007

The Golden Fool is the second book of The Tawny Man and it continues the story which began in Fool's Errand.

Robin Hobb has once again managed to write an entertaining and complex book. The character development is superb and the story is interesting.

If you liked Fool's Errand, you must read this book.

Fool's Errand

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Fool's Errand

Robin Hobb

10/10Written Oct 6, 2007

It was great that Robin Hobb decided to continue the story of Fitz in The Tawny Man trilogy.

Fool's Errand is a wonderful fantasy book and it was a pleasure to read it. This book has more depth and it's a bit darker than the previous Farseer books.

In my opinion Fool's Errand contains one of the most touching and beautiful scenes ever written in modern fantasy. This scene alone makes this book worth reading.

If you liked The Farseer Trilogy, you must read this book!

Ship of Destiny

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Ship of Destiny

Robin Hobb

10/10Written Oct 6, 2007

The story of the Vestrit family continues in this third book, which is the best book of The Liveship Traders. Robin Hobb weaves together all the storylines and the conclusion is simply fantastic.

If you've read the previous books and liked them, you must read Ship of Destiny. The Liveship Traders is one of the finest fantasy trilogies ever written.

The Mad Ship

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The Mad Ship

Robin Hobb

10/10Written Oct 6, 2007Edited Oct 6, 2007

The first book of The Liveship Traders was a masterpiece and this second book is an even greater masterpiece.

Robin Hobb continues to develop her characters in The Mad Ship and the story becomes more complex all the time.

I must say that Kennit is definitely one of the most memorable villains in fantasy books ever. He's a complex and interesting character.

I highly recommend this book to everybody.

Ship of Magic

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Ship of Magic

Robin Hobb

10/10Written Oct 6, 2007

Ship of Magic is a masterpiece of modern fantasy. It's a bittersweet, fascinating, complex and unpredictable story of the Vestrit family.

This book is completely different from the Farseer books and the story is more complex. The character development is also more complex and the characters feel real and nuanced.

If you haven't read Ship of Magic, I recommend you to do so. It's an excellent book.

A Wizard of Earthsea

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A Wizard of Earthsea

Ursula K. Le Guin

10/10Written Oct 4, 2007Edited Jul 1, 2009

Ursula K. Le Guin's first Earthsea book, A Wizard of Earthsea, is a real masterpiece of fantasy literature. In my opinion it's one of the best fantasy books ever written.

Ursula K. Le Guin has managed to write an interesting and entertaining story, which appeals to different kind of readers. I think that children and young adults will find this book very good, but adults will probably appreciate the fine writing even more than children.

If you call yourself a fantasy reader and haven't read this book, you should be ashamed of yourself. This book is a classic and everybody should read it.

A Game of Thrones

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A Game of Thrones

George R. R. Martin

10/10Written Oct 2, 2007Edited Feb 9, 2010

It's difficult to find enough words to praise this book and the whole series, because George R.R. Martin has managed to create a perfect fantasy series. All I can say is that A Game of Thrones is a unique fantasy book and it's difficult to find similar books.

I've read many fantasy books and I like all kinds of fantasy books, but there are certain books which are clearly above all other books. This book is one of those books. The complexity and richness of the characters and the events is truly amazing.

If you're not familiar with this book, you should buy it. You won't regret it. A Game of Thrones is an unforgettable reading experience.

Assassin's Quest

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Assassin's Quest

Robin Hobb

10/10Written Oct 2, 2007Edited Oct 2, 2007

Assassin's Quest is the last book of The Farseer Trilogy. The touching and unique story of Fitz continues in this book.

In my opinion Assassin's Quest is an entertaining and interesting fantasy book. Only a very skilled writer can write something like this. High fantasy doesn't get any better than this.

I highly recommend this book to every fantasy lover. If you haven't read this book (and the previous books in this series), you should buy them. You'll love them.

As some of you may already know, Robin Hobb continued the story of Fitz in The Tawny Man trilogy. If you like this book and The Farseer Trilogy, you should read The Tawny Man (Fool's Errand, The Golden Fool and Fool's Fate) too.

Royal Assassin

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Royal Assassin

Robin Hobb

10/10Written Oct 2, 2007

Royal Assassin continues the story of Fitz, a royal bastard.

I started reading Royal Assassin when I finished reading Assassin's Apprentice and I was impressed by its quality, depth and style - this book was much better than the first part. The ending of this book is unique and quite memorable.

I highly recommend this book to everybody, who wants to read good and entertaining fantasy.

Assassin's Apprentice

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Assassin's Apprentice

Robin Hobb

10/10Written Oct 2, 2007

Assassin's Apprentice is the first book of The Farseer Trilogy, which is one of the best fantasy series ever written.

Assassin's Apprentice is a touching, sinister and entertaining story about a young royal bastard who is trained to be an assassin. The story is unique and the characters are memorable.

I must say that I love this book (and the other books in this series) very much.

Kushiel's Dart

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Kushiel's Dart

Jacqueline Carey

8/10Written Oct 2, 2007

A friend of mine recommended Jacqueline Carey's Kushiel's Dart for me last year. She said that it was a good and different kind of fantasy book. When I finished reading it, I agreed with her.

Kushiel's Dart is an excellent book. I highly recommend this book to all fantasy lovers, who want to read something different.

The Silmarillion

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The Silmarillion

J. R. R. Tolkien

10/10Written Oct 2, 2007

The Silmarillion is a classic fantasy book. It's the "Bible of Middle-earth". This book tells how Middle-earth was created and what happened during the ancient times.

One of the most beautiful and tragic stories in The Silmarillion is the love story of Beren and Luthien, a man and an elf maiden. It's an unforgettable story about love and sacrifice.

I love this book and I've read it many times. If I could give 10 stars, I would do so, because this book is simply great. :) It's much better than The Lord of the Rings.