Fitz and his animal companion will always be my favourite characters as that’s where my Robin Hobb journey began so he’ll always hold a very special place in my heart. Her characters are amazing, one of the best writers of characters imo, absolutely brilliant author.
In the spirit of complete transparency, I watched this to judge you. Not in a bad way, but to see how our tastes match up for your other reviews. Thank the magics, now I know I can safely take your suggestions to the book store!! ❤
Hello from across the ditch! I love NZ! Had my honeymoon there and did a big trip seeing LOTR locations. 🥰 So glad you want to try Robin Hobb. She truly is queen of fantasy. Enjoy!
Genuinely love how you love books. This is more a view on what you're doing here overall but so few critics/reviewers are willing to meet a book for what it is without their own ego in the way. I do love Robin Hobb but don't like Fourth Wing but the fact that you can give both a fair shake really says a lot about your quality as a reviewer/critic.
Robin Hobb, our most beloved queen ! Been watching a few of your other vidéos and thank you for your open mindness and respect ! (It's good to see a male fantasy reader that is not bashing romantasy for the sake of it and gives an actual thoughtfull and constructiv pro/cons arguments!) Anyway, keep the good work and cheers from France!
This was a great introduction video. Next time I try to convince someone to read Robin Hobb I'll sent them here instead of rambling incoherantly at them!
I stumbled upon your video while researching how to dive into the work of Robin Hobb. Your personality truly tickled me and the way you delivered this series in such a thoughtful manner really helped my reading journey. Thank you!
I didn’t even know where to start with Robin Hobb, but this helped me a lot! Thank you for your thorough review, thoughtfulness and encouragement and enthusiasm to get us to read more and find the right book for us. Best wishes.
Great Video! I recently bought Ship of Magic and was so excited to read it. Then I looked up the reading order and most people recommended to read the first Fitz Trilogy beforehand. I didn't really want to do that, because a lot of people online are complaining, saying how annoying Fitz is... Now I know, that it's okay to start with the Liveship Traders and honestly, I'm really intruiged by the rest of the books. Thank you so much, I'll give it a try, soon.
I started with Liveship Traders trilogy. Then Assassins (Fitz) trilogy. Just finished Tawny Man trilogy. Just wonderful books! Wondering where to go next?
I’m with you in adoring Robin Hobb’s creative genius. I just finished the second trilogy Liveship and can’t wait to now get back to Fitz next. I have been reading out of order but I do take notes at end of each so I don’t forget. Also I do audio along with print as well for full immersion. Hobb works so well for me because I such a character driven reader…same reason I love Charles Dickens soooo much too.
This is the most incredible intro, I was enticed by Petrik but this was such a nice and just as digestible summary! I’ve started royal assassin after book 1 had me sobbing 😢 so I hope it continues to wreck me as I go on! With cautious optimism I purchased the the live ship trader trilogy so I’m hoping that wreck me too, thank you for the tw warning as well💚 I’ve directed my friend to your dis world video as he’s started the series recently!
Great video! Especially all the sections, funny too. Been meaning to start this for years but held back by the constant reference to ‘emotional ripping’. Just need to try and see 😊 (Cool T-shirt too 😉)
I've just finished the Rothfuss king killer books (two main ones) and really enjoyed them. I enjoyed them so much, I'm looking for another fantasy romp to keep me going. Long stoyy short, I came across your channel and am REALLY enjoying your approach to helping others understand if particular stories are those we might enjoy. Nice refreshing take - well done!
Oh you beautiful man! You love these books as much as I do - I can bang on about them ad nauseum! I find it VERY difficult to hear ANY criticism of ANY kind about them though - it hurts my soul. I LOVE Fitz, Fool and Nighteyes (we are pack) as well as Patience, Kettricken and the complex character that is Bee. I miss them terribly when I’m not in their world, so I’m always promising myself another read through of ALL 16 books - IN ORDER! You have such an energy and love for these books about you, I think you must be a special person! You also remind me of Kiara from Booktok, (though she has started a BookTube channel too). Wonderful facial expressions. Have you read Joe Abercrombie? Keep doing what you’re doing, you’re doing it well ♥️
These books are some of my favourites! A massive inspiration in the dnd games I run for sure! There is also a comic adapation releasing at the moment of the Asssasin trilogy! I hardly see people talking about this amazing series!
Mike, you must be the nicest guy on TH-cam. I really enjoyed this. Though I guess Robin Hobb writes other books because I read an entirely different one about a magician's apperntice?
Congrats man. I really like your videos, very refreshing in the booktube scene. Hobb is my TBR for soon, and this video only enlarged my appetite for it 😉
You hooked me with the character descriptions, so I gave book one a try… I’ve now committed 27 hours of my life to finishing book 2 of the Farseer trilogy and I have been left DESTROYED. It was so, so good, and it hurt so, so bad. Emotional damage to the extreme with that ending, oml. You were right with the loathing I feel toward the villain character; words cannot describe my disgust. Now that’s some great character writing^^
this video i think convinced me to start reading this series im really excited for it now LOL, the problem tho is aaaa im discovering TOO many series through ur channel and i dont have enough time to read all of em also nice shirt :D
I loved Assassin's Apprentice so if that's the weakest in the series I'm excited for the rest. The book almost made me cry for certain animal companions. Hobb can be so mean to her characters.
I genuinely think the sound is better when you don't use the clip on microphone. Just my thoughts. Also a great introduction to a series I have heard of but don't know anything about
Love your content man! I do find that your audio is a bit too quite on some of your videos. Not sure if you could turn that up a little in editing but nonetheless great video!
Thank you for this The Book Guy! Wow, I love videos like this. Spoiler-Free Introductions. Also, I'm really excited to read Robin Hobb - I'm currently reading The Way of Eden by Philip Chase, then starting Assassin's Apprentice!
Iv'e been reading them in order and am currently on the first book of the LAST trilogy and after all those books i had no idea what a worriers tail looked like!🤣😅 i thought it was a plait...
That's an amazing question! Now I wish I'd mentioned that in the video. Personally, I recommend the audio version. Out of the 16 books, I read 5 physical copies and listened to 11 by audio. It's a series that just fits audio really well. One little warning, the series changes narrators a LOT! Sometimes even changing narrators within the same trilogy. That means they change what voices they do for different characters. A 'gruff voice' character will suddenly sound more normal. It was a little hard to keep track of.
I absolutely love the books, but I do have a disagreement about the writing women part. I think all of the characters feel so real and I understand where they are coming from, what made them who they are and so forth but if Molly was a real person, I would advise any man to stay soooo far away from her, not to mention Starling. Nettle sometimes rubs me the wrong way too and Patience has her short-sighted moments, despite my love for her. Kettricken is the GOAT, more people should strive to be as good as her.
Fitz and his animal companion will always be my favourite characters as that’s where my Robin Hobb journey began so he’ll always hold a very special place in my heart. Her characters are amazing, one of the best writers of characters imo, absolutely brilliant author.
Yes, 100% agree! Hobb is the absolute Queen of character writing.
bro works out, reads a lot, and shreds guitar… what a badass
In the spirit of complete transparency, I watched this to judge you. Not in a bad way, but to see how our tastes match up for your other reviews. Thank the magics, now I know I can safely take your suggestions to the book store!! ❤
I love your energy! You’ve made me so excited to read this series. As someone from NZ, I was so happy to hear you’re from Aus
Hello from across the ditch! I love NZ! Had my honeymoon there and did a big trip seeing LOTR locations. 🥰
So glad you want to try Robin Hobb. She truly is queen of fantasy. Enjoy!
A fellow Kiwi! Rare in the booktube community ❤❤
Genuinely love how you love books. This is more a view on what you're doing here overall but so few critics/reviewers are willing to meet a book for what it is without their own ego in the way. I do love Robin Hobb but don't like Fourth Wing but the fact that you can give both a fair shake really says a lot about your quality as a reviewer/critic.
I ADORE Robin Hobb. These series are amazing. The Fool is such an incredible character
Robin Hobb, our most beloved queen ! Been watching a few of your other vidéos and thank you for your open mindness and respect ! (It's good to see a male fantasy reader that is not bashing romantasy for the sake of it and gives an actual thoughtfull and constructiv pro/cons arguments!) Anyway, keep the good work and cheers from France!
This was a great introduction video. Next time I try to convince someone to read Robin Hobb I'll sent them here instead of rambling incoherantly at them!
I stumbled upon your video while researching how to dive into the work of Robin Hobb. Your personality truly tickled me and the way you delivered this series in such a thoughtful manner really helped my reading journey. Thank you!
I didn’t even know where to start with Robin Hobb, but this helped me a lot! Thank you for your thorough review, thoughtfulness and encouragement and enthusiasm to get us to read more and find the right book for us. Best wishes.
Am now reading The Assassin's Apprentice on your recommendation. Thank you, it's fab!
I’ve found my new favourite channel.
My new favourite channel. I’ve just started Ship of Destiny. She’s one of my favourite writers. Can’t wait to read more
This is exactly what I needed! I'm going to dive into this series as soon as I finish my current book.
Keep up the hard work 💜
Great Video! I recently bought Ship of Magic and was so excited to read it. Then I looked up the reading order and most people recommended to read the first Fitz Trilogy beforehand. I didn't really want to do that, because a lot of people online are complaining, saying how annoying Fitz is... Now I know, that it's okay to start with the Liveship Traders and honestly, I'm really intruiged by the rest of the books. Thank you so much, I'll give it a try, soon.
I started with Liveship Traders trilogy. Then Assassins (Fitz) trilogy. Just finished Tawny Man trilogy. Just wonderful books! Wondering where to go next?
Your enthusiasm for this series is contagious. I’m gonna give it a try.
I’m with you in adoring Robin Hobb’s creative genius. I just finished the second trilogy Liveship and can’t wait to now get back to Fitz next. I have been reading out of order but I do take notes at end of each so I don’t forget. Also I do audio along with print as well for full immersion. Hobb works so well for me because I such a character driven reader…same reason I love Charles Dickens soooo much too.
I adored this series. Love your t-shirt too!
This is the most incredible intro, I was enticed by Petrik but this was such a nice and just as digestible summary! I’ve started royal assassin after book 1 had me sobbing 😢 so I hope it continues to wreck me as I go on! With cautious optimism I purchased the the live ship trader trilogy so I’m hoping that wreck me too, thank you for the tw warning as well💚 I’ve directed my friend to your dis world video as he’s started the series recently!
Hands down best intro on booktube!
I love your enthusiasm man! Keep it up!!
Great summary. Definitely intrigued. Way to preach no pressure. Not every series is for everyone.
Great video! Especially all the sections, funny too. Been meaning to start this for years but held back by the constant reference to ‘emotional ripping’. Just need to try and see 😊
(Cool T-shirt too 😉)
ok you've tempted me, still not sure if I'm going to read it yet but I'm tempted.
I've just finished the Rothfuss king killer books (two main ones) and really enjoyed them. I enjoyed them so much, I'm looking for another fantasy romp to keep me going. Long stoyy short, I came across your channel and am REALLY enjoying your approach to helping others understand if particular stories are those we might enjoy. Nice refreshing take - well done!
Thanks for laying this out! I’ve definitely been thinking of getting into Robin Hobb but find it intimidating 😅
Robin Hobb ❤❤❤ so underrated to this day.
I'm almost finished Liveship Traders, the hype is real!
Your intro gives me life lol! Love it
Oh you beautiful man! You love these books as much as I do - I can bang on about them ad nauseum! I find it VERY difficult to hear ANY criticism of ANY kind about them though - it hurts my soul.
I LOVE Fitz, Fool and Nighteyes (we are pack) as well as Patience, Kettricken and the complex character that is Bee. I miss them terribly when I’m not in their world, so I’m always promising myself another read through of ALL 16 books - IN ORDER!
You have such an energy and love for these books about you, I think you must be a special person! You also remind me of Kiara from Booktok, (though she has started a BookTube channel too). Wonderful facial expressions.
Have you read Joe Abercrombie?
Keep doing what you’re doing, you’re doing it well
♥️
These books are some of my favourites! A massive inspiration in the dnd games I run for sure!
There is also a comic adapation releasing at the moment of the Asssasin trilogy!
I hardly see people talking about this amazing series!
I grabbed the first book last week, and I'm even more excited to start this adventure now.😊
Mike, you must be the nicest guy on TH-cam. I really enjoyed this. Though I guess Robin Hobb writes other books because I read an entirely different one about a magician's apperntice?
Yes I absolutely love Robin Hobb. Thanks for sharing your thoughts 👍✌️🙏✨
Congrats man. I really like your videos, very refreshing in the booktube scene. Hobb is my TBR for soon, and this video only enlarged my appetite for it 😉
Okay I’m going. To start the series. You convinced me. It’s been on my TBR but now I know the order to read lol
You are such a joy to watch! Keep up the great work 👍🏽
You hooked me with the character descriptions, so I gave book one a try… I’ve now committed 27 hours of my life to finishing book 2 of the Farseer trilogy and I have been left DESTROYED. It was so, so good, and it hurt so, so bad. Emotional damage to the extreme with that ending, oml. You were right with the loathing I feel toward the villain character; words cannot describe my disgust. Now that’s some great character writing^^
Like Robin Hobb books!! Keep on going with TH-cam video and reading!! 📚📖
this video i think convinced me to start reading this series im really excited for it now LOL, the problem tho is aaaa im discovering TOO many series through ur channel and i dont have enough time to read all of em also nice shirt :D
Great video, really enjoyed it
I loved Assassin's Apprentice so if that's the weakest in the series I'm excited for the rest. The book almost made me cry for certain animal companions. Hobb can be so mean to her characters.
I genuinely think the sound is better when you don't use the clip on microphone. Just my thoughts.
Also a great introduction to a series I have heard of but don't know anything about
Love your content man! I do find that your audio is a bit too quite on some of your videos. Not sure if you could turn that up a little in editing but nonetheless great video!
Thank you so much, loved this. Currently on book 6 ship of destiny. Can't wait to meet Fitz again on Fools Errand. Oliver from the UK Staffordshire ❤️
The introduction 👌
Love your channel🖤
Thank you for this The Book Guy! Wow, I love videos like this. Spoiler-Free Introductions.
Also, I'm really excited to read Robin Hobb - I'm currently reading The Way of Eden by Philip Chase, then starting Assassin's Apprentice!
also SUBSCRIBED WOW! Love this!
Love the energy and content from you! Subscribed 👍
If anything to improve, it would probably be a better audio but enjoyed it regardless :)
Iv'e been reading them in order and am currently on the first book of the LAST trilogy and after all those books i had no idea what a worriers tail looked like!🤣😅 i thought it was a plait...
The books are long but soooo worth it!
sold
gonna be my next dive after I finish Malazan
Great video
Would you recommend the physical or audio version of these?
That's an amazing question! Now I wish I'd mentioned that in the video.
Personally, I recommend the audio version. Out of the 16 books, I read 5 physical copies and listened to 11 by audio. It's a series that just fits audio really well.
One little warning, the series changes narrators a LOT! Sometimes even changing narrators within the same trilogy. That means they change what voices they do for different characters. A 'gruff voice' character will suddenly sound more normal. It was a little hard to keep track of.
"It's a very good book" I died😂😂
Can someone please tell me if I can skip Farsser and read Rain Wilds next ? I’ve ply read Live Ship Traders.
@MaryRose86 yes! I'd say you can absolutely do that. Farseer amd rain wilds are pretty separate.
Awesome video are doing any other genre
It’s not about violence so much but secrets, betrayal, lies intrigue and found families
I'll be picking up Liveship Traders as soon as I'm finished my current reads. I would've gotten to it sooner but l didn't love Assassin's Quest.
I absolutely love the books, but I do have a disagreement about the writing women part. I think all of the characters feel so real and I understand where they are coming from, what made them who they are and so forth but if Molly was a real person, I would advise any man to stay soooo far away from her, not to mention Starling. Nettle sometimes rubs me the wrong way too and Patience has her short-sighted moments, despite my love for her. Kettricken is the GOAT, more people should strive to be as good as her.
Thumbs up for the mouth drums