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Mehso-so

I struggle with this one.

I didn't connect with any of the characters, in fact I kept thinking that if it weren't for Kyle (who I hate, by the way) this whole story wouldn't exist.

The slow pace, character driven plot just didn't grab me like the Farseer Trilogy did.

However, I understand that Hobb develops her stories over time, and I can see a lot of potential in this trilogy and its importance in the overall Elderling series.

Enchanted_Bibliophile @PuddleJumper I know I'm way behind on the #RealmOfElderlings timetable, but I'm going to try my best to catch up before the end of the year. 1w
Ruthiella Kyle is despicable. But there is good character development in this trilogy, especially with Malta IMO. 1w
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PuddleJumper Kyle is the absolute worst. He is a catalyst for the other characters and plot but yeah, it's hard sometimes when nearly everything goes back to one character. I've totally lost the plot with where we are! I think this book was for Sep/Oct and last one is Nov/Dec. I'm very behind as well 1w
Enchanted_Bibliophile @Ruthiella I can't wait to see that, she really got the spoiled little teenage brat going strong in this one. 1w
Enchanted_Bibliophile @PuddleJumper Glad to hear it's not just me 😊 1w
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The Mirror and the Light | Hilary Mantel
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It's taken me about a year to get through this. Though not as fast paced as the previous two it had a resonance and a reflective nature that I enjoyed after I had settled into the pace of it.
Highly recommend and a fitting end to this amazing trilogy.
#chunkster
#chunksterchallenge2025

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Lies and Sorcery | Elsa Morante
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Hi Everyone! I have missed you all and all the news about what you are reading. At the same time it's a lot. Along with everything else. So I had to check out for awhile. But I just passed my 9th #Litsyversary a few weeks back so I just wanted to check in and see how things were going. I hope you all have been well and gotten some good reading done! This is the #chunkster I am currently working on. Well worth the length!

Librarybelle Good to see you! 1mo
Libby1 Hi. ❤️😊 1mo
DrexEdit @Libby1 Hi! 👋😊 1mo
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Too Old for This | Samantha Downing
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#CharacterCharm #Scientist Another brick of a book I‘ve had in the stash for awhile and have yet to attempt! #Chunkster

Eggs Sounds fascinating 🤔 3mo
Amiable I also have this book but haven‘t read it yet. I did see the movie, though—it was super! 3mo
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Dracula | Bram Stoker
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Sace ❤️ 5mo
TheBookHippie ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️AWE!!! 5mo
lil1inblue 😍 😍 😍 5mo
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tpixie @lil1inblue @Sace @TheBookHippie She‘s rooting for Jean Valjean & Cossette to make it back into the Convent! 😝 5mo
Ruthiella 🐶❤️🐶❤️🐶 5mo
tpixie @Ruthiella She is thinking there should be dogs in this book 📕 🐾🖤🤍🖤 5mo
dabbe 🖤🐾🖤 5mo
tpixie @dabbe 🖤🤍🖤 5mo
Amiable That‘s definitely a chunkster! It wasn‘t my favorite. How are you liking it ? 5mo
tpixie @Amiable Im surprised, but i‘m actually enjoying it. The penguin deluxe edition is very readable. 5mo
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Enchanted_Bibliophile
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Pickpick

These books are never what I expect, but it always blows my mind.
A very satisfying end to a very heart-rending journey.

Hob weaves true magic with her writing. Her poetic, imaginative prose takes you places you've never dreamt of; contiplating situation you'll never face, but truly do though her stories

👇🏼 continued 👇🏼

Enchanted_Bibliophile Going into a darker, more introspective character study with this book makes it much slower than the previous two (which were already slow) so perseverance is the name of the game. Don't try to rush, stick with it I promise you'll be glad you did. Even if it test your tolerance for grimness beyond what you think you can handle. 5mo
Enchanted_Bibliophile The complexity of the character bonds is what really pulled it off for me. Nighteyes, Fool I'm looking at you.
The prolonged revenge quest got a bit much for me, but the character development I got out of it was so worth it. Understanding where Fitz came from - his physical and psychological suffering - made me understand his need for revenge.
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Enchanted_Bibliophile How he revenged himself in the end, O Man!
It shows just how much he's learnt and grown and it was just spectacular.

I'm gonna miss these characters, they've become a part of my heart.
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