Fool's Errand (Tawny Man)
Readers rate it 4.4 (548 on Hardcover)
672 pages · Released Oct 7, 2002 · Voyager
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Fool's Errand is an adult fantasy novel set in a complex political world where the protagonist must navigate betrayal, duty, and personal sacrifice. While not graphically violent, it contains combat, emotional trauma, and morally ambiguous choices that require mature judgment to process. The book rewards loyalty, resilience, and questioning authority, but its themes of isolation, sacrifice, and psychological strain suit older teens and adults better than younger readers.
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Robin Hobb has emerged as one of today's foremost fantasy authors. Now she continues the adventures of one of her most popular heroes in the first book of what promises to be her most spectacular trilogy yet. Fool's ErrandFor fifteen years FitzChivalry Farseer has lived in self-imposed exile, assumed to be dead by almo... Robin Hobb has emerged as one of today's foremost fantasy authors. Now she continues the adventures of one of her most popular heroes in the first book of what promises to be her most spectacular trilogy yet. Fool's ErrandFor fifteen years FitzChivalry Farseer has lived in self-imposed exile, assumed to be dead by almost all who once cared about him. But that is about to change when destiny seeks him once again. Prince Dutiful, the young heir to the Farseer throne, has vanished and FitzChivalry, possessed of magical skills both royal and profane, is the only one who can retrieve him in time for his betrothal ceremony--thus sparing the Six Duchies profound political embarrassment...or worse. But even Fitz does not suspect the web of treachery that awaits him or how his loyalties to his Queen, his partner, and those who share his magic will be tested to the breaking point.From the Paperback edition.
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- Fiction, fantasy, general
- Fantasy
- Fiction
- Arranged marriages
- Magic
- Fantasy fiction
- Loveable Characters
- A mix driven
- Strong Character Development
- Not Diverse Characters
- Diverse Characters
- Weak Character Development
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