You'd Be A Fool Not To Read This! (Fool's Errand: Book 1 of the Tawny Man - Robin Hobb)

Member Name: andyoz

Product:	Fool's Errand: Book 1 of the Tawny Man - Robin Hobb
Date:	19/07/09 (56 review reads)
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Advantages: Beautifully Written, Great Story!

Disadvantages: None

Well about 5 years ago I gave a new fantasy writer a try. She went by the name of Robin Hobb. I read her first trilogy, the Farseer trilogy, her first two books were very good but by the third I was stunned! She really captured my imagination and inspired me! I was really looking forward to reading more of this fantastic author.

So this book, Fool's Errand, is the first book in The Tawny Man trilogy by fantasy writer Robin Hobb. This book was released back in 2002. Hobb had established herself in the fantasy world by now and had a good fan base. So it was no surprise this was a big seller from her.

This book takes us back to the first Trilogy, we are still in the same world created by Hobb and we return to the lives of some of the old characters. Most noticably Fitz and Nighteyes.

So this book carries on the story fifteen years later, from when the Red Ship War has ended. Fitz and his wolf companion Nighteyes have settled into a quiet life in a small cottage far away from the stress of his old life. However Fitz has not managed to leave his life behind, his old friend Starling has found him and constantly visits, bringing news of the outside world.

Then one day the Fool finds his old friend and convinces Fitz to help him. Suddenly Fitz is emerged in politics and adventure again. He is sent on a mission to try and rescue the new Prince. On his journey he has all sorts of adventures and problems.

After the previous trilogy I was really looking forward to getting my teeth into this one. I had high expectations and am happy to say I was not disapointed. This book is excellent! I has everything you would hope for and more besides.

Hobb has a wonderful way of bringing the story to life. She really gets you emotionally involved with the characters, there is one section of the book involving Fitz and Nighteyes that I found really moving, something that I find vary rare in fantasy books.

The way Hobb can develop relationships between characters is wonderful. You feel like your a fly on the wall watching and living along with the characters. I am really impressed with the way Hobbs writes and makes us a part of her world.

There is quite a lot going on in this book. Plenty to keep you involved, its nice to be back with our old favorites and seeing what has become of them since the last series of books.

Am sure anyone who enjoys fantasy fiction will love this book. It helps if you have read the Farseer trilogy but it does not matter if not as this is a different story all together. Really think everyone should give this a try and am sure you will fall in love with these books as I did! Go and get yourself a copy!

Summary: A Brilliant Book