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Sometimes telling people that I love the Realm of the Elderlings books feels like telling on myself or quite vulnerable. Hobb writes about abuse and its effects with such knowing and compassion. Fitz is a flawed, scarred character who would fit in any Grimdark series, yet Hobb enlivens him with hope and love. I find myself wanting to cheer and shout when Fitz shows the emotional courage to turn towards others and seek loving connection.
Fitz going to Molly and her family to say essentially, "My name is Fitzchivalry Farseer. I am Witted. I will be teaching Nettle the Skill. And I have loved your mother my entire life" is such a moment of courage and transformation. This trilogy starts with Fitz isolating himself from everyone he loves except Hap and Nighteyes due to his fear and shame. It ends with him confessing each part of his identity where he bore that fear/shame to begin building (or re-building) loving relationships. It's a triumph that feels so human and real.
Sometimes telling people that I love the Realm of the Elderlings books feels like telling on myself or quite vulnerable. Hobb writes about abuse and its effects with such knowing and compassion. Fitz is a flawed, scarred character who would fit in any Grimdark series, yet Hobb enlivens him with hope and love. I find myself wanting to cheer and shout when Fitz shows the emotional courage to turn towards others and seek loving connection.
Fitz going to Molly and her family to say essentially, "My name is Fitzchivalry Farseer. I am Witted. I will be teaching Nettle the Skill. And I have loved your mother my entire life" is such a moment of courage and transformation. This trilogy starts with Fitz isolating himself from everyone he loves except Hap and Nighteyes due to his fear and shame. It ends with him confessing each part of his identity where he bore that fear/shame to begin building (or re-building) loving relationships. It's a triumph that feels so human and real.
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I think this is maybe the weakest entry I've read so far. Fitz and his associated relationships are still as strong as ever. I found myself wanting more from the plot and some of the Piebald elements.
I know that people criticize Hobb for never allowing her characters to be happy. I understand that but there's such humanity in her description of those characters.
I think this is maybe the weakest entry I've read so far. Fitz and his associated relationships are still as strong as ever. I found myself wanting more from the plot and some of the Piebald elements.
I know that people criticize Hobb for never allowing her characters to be happy. I understand that but there's such humanity in her description of those characters.
