Robin Hobb: The Golden Fool (2003, HarperCollins)
712 pages
English language
Published Nov. 7, 2003 by HarperCollins.
'Fantasy as it ought to be written' George R.R. Martin
The second book in Robin Hobb’s thrilling fantasy series returns readers to the Six Duchies and the magical world of the Fitz and the Fool.
Fitz has been persuaded back to court, posing as a servant to the decadent Lord Golden (who is the Fool in disguise). In secret, he will train Prince Dutiful in the magic known as the Skill.
The peace remains fragile, so the diplomatic wedding between Dutiful and the Outislander princess is a crucial alliance. But when Elliania arrives she challenges the prince to undertake an impossible quest before she will accept him.
He must kill Icefyre, one of the last true dragons. And Fitz and the Fool must go with him…
It's tiresome to read too much of Hobb's books in a row. The books are great, but it's taxing on the reader.
My recommendation: read them over a relatively long period, and maybe consider reading some lighter material in between.
I understand why some might think this slow, but I really do like it.
