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  • Fool's Fate

  • The Tawny Man Trilogy, Book 3
  • By: Robin Hobb
  • Narrated by: James Langton
  • Length: 32 hrs and 46 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (5,580 ratings)

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Fool's Fate

By: Robin Hobb
Narrated by: James Langton
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FitzChivalry Farseer has become firmly ensconced in the queen’s court. Along with his mentor, Chade, and the simpleminded yet strongly Skilled Thick, Fitz strives to aid Prince Dutiful on a quest that could secure peace with the Outislands - and win Dutiful the hand of the Narcheska Elliania.

The Narcheska has set the prince an unfathomable task: to behead a dragon trapped in ice on the isle of Aslevjal. Yet not all the clans of the Outislands support their effort. Are there darker forces at work behind Elliana’s demand? Knowing that the Fool has foretold he will die on the island of ice, Fitz plots to leave his dearest friend behind. But fate cannot so easily be defied.

©2004 Robin Hobb (P)2014 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved.

Critic reviews

"Fantasy as it ought to be written.… Robin Hobb’s books are diamonds in a sea of zircons." (George R. R. Martin)
"[Robin] Hobb’s rich, vibrant and unique world [is] filled with sentient ships, magical beasts, and fascinating characters.… Highly recommended." ( Library Journal)

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Mike Rossi was right.

My friend Mike Rossi recommend the first trilogy to me and I loved it. The pacing, the voice of all the characters the sadness and glimmers of joy. These books are some of the best this genre has to offer. Thanks Mike and more importantly thank you Robin Hobb.

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another great read... listen!

this was another great read... listen!
i love the characters the experiences they share and the story as it unfolded.

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Read these some years ago and loved listening to this narrated series.

What a great storyteller and wonderful characters that absorb you. I will miss my fitz chivalry the fool and nighteyes.

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My favorite so far

I’m so HAPPY with this book! The ending was perfect! This is my favorite so far and by far!

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A Favorite Book and an Amazing Narration

Langdon(?) is an incredible narrator, and the story puts a satisfying end to this segment of The Realm of the Elderlings.

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Amazing.

Everything I needed it to be. Wouldn’t change a thing. Why the 15 word minimum Audible!?

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Review: The Tawny Man #3: Fool's Fate

If you could sum up Fool's Fate in three words, what would they be?

Beware self-fulfilling prophecy!

What did you like best about this story?

Oh this was a tough story - the loss of Nighteyes is still troublesome. The loss of some pivotal characters was heartbreaking, and while necessary to the plot, no less easier to bear. Fitz's efforts to save the Fool were probably the most bittersweet moments for me.

Have you listened to any of James Langton’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Yes - the previous two books in this series. He is a slipping genius. His accents/character voices cover the length and breadth of the United Kingdom and is such a pleasure to listen to. I will definitely be looking for more narrations/performances by him.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

FitzChivalry and the Fool's goodbye scene(s). They were heartbreaking and endearing in turns.

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love this series

I have listened to this series 3 times now. I always find something new and it still is exciting to read over the years.

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Terrific story.

James Langton gets every voice right.
An addicting listen, I will miss his voice now that the book is done.

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Awesome Story

There is nothing like a nice long story that you can visualize yourself as being part if a story and completely understanding the author. Loved the series!

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