Althea Ann's Reviews > Fool's Quest

Following directly upon the events of the previous installment (Fool's Assassin) and ending in a double-whammy of a cliffhanger...

Fool's Quest will satisfy all of Hobb's fans... and leave them screaming about how long it's going to be until the next book.

Honestly, not much happens here. Two characters are kidnapped, and the two title characters go into emotional tizzies about how to get them back and/or avenge them. Hopes are sparked, dashed, re-lit, only for more setbacks to crop up. However, it's all beautifully done. The pages fly by, and every emotional pain and twinge is fully felt by the reader.

The latter part of the book does a beautiful job of incorporating elements from earlier installments in this giant saga, as well.

These books are all highly recommended... but don't start here. Honestly, don't even start with the book before this one. Go all the way back and start with 'Assassin's Apprentice' - and please do - it's worth it!