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Fool's Fate: Book 3 of The Tawny Man (Mass Market Paperback)

by Robin Hobb (Author)
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In Hobb's riveting conclusion to the Tawny Man series in the Farseer world (after Fool's Errand and Golden Fool), FitzChivalry Farseer and the man known as the Fool follow the dizzying, complex and treacherous steps that destiny has arranged for them - even though they both know that the end of the dance leads to agonizing decisions and, ultimately, death. Thrown in with Fitz and the Fool are a band of travelers who are on a quest to seek the head of the dragon Icefyre so that Prince Dutiful Farseer may marry the Narcheska Elliania. Most of the group find the time-consuming undertaking difficult and repugnant, for none of them truly wants to kill the ice-bound dragon, not even the Narcheska, it seems. All, however, are duty-bound to honor their word. Since the Fool has foreseen that all the possible consequences of killing the dragon spell his doom, his is the lone voice of dissent. With its carefully modulated tension, wonderful final revelation and strong characters who remain true to themselves throughout, this series may well become a classic in the fantasy field.
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The conclusion of the Tawny Man trilogy is generally as distinguished as its predecessors, Fool's Errand (2001) and Golden Fool [BKL N 15 02], although Fitzchivalry Farseer continues to be hardly a fool, and his fate is not particularly dire. He reaches the end of this portion of his journey only after physical, intellectual, and ethical travels that involve every part of the Six Duchies, most of the characters in the previous two novels, and plenty of adventures that show off Hobb's exalted world-building skills. As before in Hobb's work (see the Liveship Traders trilogy), the saga's ethical journey is its most important movement, and not only for the protagonist. Fitzchivalry has to find true love, remain bonded to his animal companion, deal with deadly intrigues to whose resolutions he is key, and realize that solutions all parties regard as ethical have the best chance of enduring. In this vast --and vastly rewarding --tale, Hobb largely avoids the sententiousness such an ethically loaded agenda portends. Roland Green
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4.0 out of 5 stars Great story, dissapointing ending, Jul 21 2008
By January Ford (Waterloo, ON, Canada) - See all my reviews
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This is a great series (both the Farseer Trilogy and the Tawny Man series), and well worth reading if you are in the mood for epic fantasy. Great character development and an engaging story.

After following these characters, specifically Fitz, for six books, I feel like the wrap-up at the end was a little disappointing. I became seriously invested in the characters and I wanted more of a peek into the future, and more than the year she gave us. There was 15 years between the first and second trilogy, and I wanted a chapter at the end capturing another 15 years later Oh well.
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5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent conclusion (and insentive to start at the beginning), Feb 24 2008
By Daffydd (Ontario, Canada) - See all my reviews
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I feel this conclusion is perfect. (Should I stop there?)
I remember reading the final book of the opening trilogy, and expecting the story to build to the fleet of dragons the Prince and his entourage would summon/raise and the description of the battle that would happen. Only the pages started to dwindle and a sudden awareness that that battle would happen offstage to the experience of the main character. And, i wondered then about the difference between how a male author and a female author would have handled that ending. (Would a male author HAD to have told about the battle and rout.)
A few reviews I scanned were upset or at least remarked how the climatic moment of the book and concluding trilogy seems to build early and happen early, and anything but the closing chapters is early. But, I see this as beautifully wrapped up. Yes, the dramatic conflict of the main plot is in the center of the novel, and is handled deftly. All the threads picked up from the opening trilogy, and the threads from the related/entwined Liveship Traders trilogy and from the opening books of the trilogy are dealt with. I won't say verything is dealt with, there are always 'What if's' and 'What about's' but it is clear that you the reader will be left to wonder at them, the storyteller has told the full story she has to tell. And the conlusion leaves you content. There are losses. And departures. And will never be the sames. BUT I can't help thinking that life is JUST like that.
The immediate impulse I had upon reading this final part of the story was to begin again at the beginning of the tale. With an overloaded shelf of books I am getting around to reading, I will only be able to put that rereading journey off for a little while longer. It was a very worthwhile read from start to finish.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, Feb 19 2006
This conclusion to a good series was a sad time. It was over. Oh well, such is the nature of the universe. You would not be disappointed to read this work, it kicks' butt over some of the others.

**A book I would also recommend is The Unsuspecting Mage by Brian S. Pratt. This, the first installment of The Morcyth Saga is a great beginning for a new author. Battles, magic, gods, secret passages and intrigue, all the elements of a classic epic fantasy! Any fantasy reader will enjoy it. Also it didn’t take 4-6 weeks to come as I had been worried about. Only about fifteen days. Still a wait but worth it!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Fate at an end
The only thing that bothers me about this book, make that the whole series is that it has ended. That's probably a good thing since I've come up for air and my husband can find me... Read more
Published on Jan 2 2005

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Series!
This is absolutely the best fantasy series out there, hands down. I have never been so emotionally wrapped up with a character in a book as I have been with Fitzchivalry. Read more
Published on Jun 19 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars awesome book!
this book was my favorite of all these books (farseer, mad ship, and tawny man)! maybe because for once, good things happened to fitz. Read more
Published on Jun 13 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars My Review
Short and to the point: An excellent read. Buy this Book. Heck, buy the entire series. Six books in all for Fitz Farseer. Read more
Published on Jun 11 2004 by Dominic Wassel

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellant Conclusion to a wonderful 9 part series
I believe this is the best Fantasy Series I have ever read. While Fool's Fate lingered on after the end to tie up loose ends, it was an excellant book. Read more
Published on Jun 9 2004 by Billy H. Riddle

3.0 out of 5 stars Caviar & Cheez-its
Like a Cheetah, she started off strong, then crapped out in the end. I AM a fan of R. Hobbs' writing, and I expected more out of her than what she gave. Read more
Published on May 20 2004 by Tagamii

5.0 out of 5 stars Awsome
I thought this book was by far the best of the Tawny Man series, not that I did not love the other two. Read more
Published on April 27 2004 by Tabitha

4.0 out of 5 stars Very good, but not a worthy conclusion
The first half of this concluding book is wonderful... it stands alone and with the entire series. That last half (after the motley crew lands at the icy kingdom of the dragon)... Read more
Published on April 27 2004 by Merope

5.0 out of 5 stars 5 stars.
Not a perfect book but a great read.
Will miss the Fool and Fitz.
The nine volumes are a great achievement from a great
Author. Read more
Published on April 18 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars A must read!
Hobb's book is a work of art. She reaches an eqiulibrium between fantasy and reality. Each character has unique qualities which convey strong emotions that you can relate to. Read more
Published on April 17 2004

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