-
Fool's Fate
- The Tawny Man, Book 3
- Narrated by: James Langton
- Series: Tawny Man, Book 3, Realms of the Elderlings, Book 9
- Length: 32 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Release date: 08-11-14
- Language: English
- Publisher: Brilliance Audio
- Whispersync for Voice-ready
Regular price: $13.99
People who bought this also bought...
-
Shaman's Crossing, Book One of the Soldier Son Trilogy
- By: Robin Hobb
- Narrated by: John Keating
- Length: 24 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars 760
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 574
-
Story4 out of 5 stars 578
Hugo and Nebula Award finalist Robin Hobb crafts intricate fantasy tales featuring larger-than-life characters and exotic landscapes. Nevare Burvelle was born to be a soldier in the Gernian army. But as Nevare's career takes off, his worldview alters considerably. Corruption and nepotism reign, and now Nevare questions his own ideals, wondering why he continues fighting for the empire.
-
4 out of 5 stars
-
Epic. Need I say more?
- By Jaime on 08-25-11
-
Spellmonger
- Spellmonger, Book 1
- By: Terry Mancour
- Narrated by: John Lee
- Length: 18 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 6,935
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 6,506
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 6,486
Minalan gave up a promising career as a professional warmage to live the quiet life of a village spellmonger in the remote mountain valley of Boval. It was a peaceful, beautiful little fief, far from the dangerous feudal petty squabbles of the Five Duchies, on the world of Callidore. There were cows. Lots of cows. And cheese. For six months things went well. Then one night Minalan is forced to pick up his mageblade again to defend his adopted home from the vanguard of an army of goblins bent on a genocidal crusade against all mankind. And that was the good news.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Terrific Book! A great adult fantasy series.
- By Eric on 07-27-17
-
Age of Myth
- Book One of The Legends of the First Empire
- By: Michael J. Sullivan
- Narrated by: Tim Gerard Reynolds
- Length: 16 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 10,170
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 9,576
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 9,538
Since time immemorial, humans have worshipped the gods they call Fhrey, truly a race apart: invincible in battle, masters of magic, and seemingly immortal. But when a god falls to a human blade, the balance of power between humans and those they thought were gods changes forever. Now only a few stand between humankind and annihilation: Raithe, reluctant to embrace his destiny as the God Killer. Suri, a young seer burdened by signs of impending doom. And Persephone, who must overcome personal tragedy to lead her people.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Stop what you are doing and buy this book.
- By Sterling on 06-30-16
-
Gardens of the Moon
- The Malazan Book of the Fallen, Book 1
- By: Steven Erikson
- Narrated by: Ralph Lister
- Length: 26 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars 6,345
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 5,800
-
Story4 out of 5 stars 5,803
The Malazan Empire simmers with discontent, bled dry by interminable warfare, bitter infighting, and bloody confrontations with ancient and implacable sorcerers. Even the imperial legions, long inured to the bloodshed, yearn for some respite. Yet Empress Laseen’s rule remains absolute, enforced by her dreaded Claw assassins. For Sergeant Whiskeyjack and his squad of Bridgeburners, and for Tattersail, their lone surviving mage, the aftermath of the siege of Pale should have been a time to mourn the many dead. But Darujhistan, last of the Free Cities, yet holds out.
-
2 out of 5 stars
-
The best Worst book there is
- By George on 04-07-16
-
The Lies of Locke Lamora
- By: Scott Lynch
- Narrated by: Michael Page
- Length: 21 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 13,257
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 11,869
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 11,849
An orphan's life is harsh---and often short---in the island city of Camorr, built on the ruins of a mysterious alien race. But born with a quick wit and a gift for thieving, Locke Lamora has dodged both death and slavery, only to fall into the hands of an eyeless priest known as Chains---a man who is neither blind nor a priest. A con artist of extraordinary talent, Chains passes his skills on to his carefully selected "family" of orphans---a group known as the Gentlemen Bastards.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Stupendous, but be warned.
- By Luke A. Reynolds on 11-30-09
-
The Black Prism
- By: Brent Weeks
- Narrated by: Simon Vance
- Length: 21 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 4,961
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 4,582
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 4,570
Gavin Guile is the Prism, the most powerful man in the world. He is high priest and emperor, a man whose power, wit, and charm are all that preserve a tenuous peace. But Prisms never last, and Guile knows exactly how long he has left to live: five years to achieve five impossible goals. But when Guile discovers he has a son, born in a far kingdom after the war that put him in power, he must decide how much he's willing to pay to protect a secret that could tear his world apart.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Simon Vance Finally!
- By Sam on 07-18-16
-
Shaman's Crossing, Book One of the Soldier Son Trilogy
- By: Robin Hobb
- Narrated by: John Keating
- Length: 24 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars 760
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 574
-
Story4 out of 5 stars 578
Hugo and Nebula Award finalist Robin Hobb crafts intricate fantasy tales featuring larger-than-life characters and exotic landscapes. Nevare Burvelle was born to be a soldier in the Gernian army. But as Nevare's career takes off, his worldview alters considerably. Corruption and nepotism reign, and now Nevare questions his own ideals, wondering why he continues fighting for the empire.
-
4 out of 5 stars
-
Epic. Need I say more?
- By Jaime on 08-25-11
-
Spellmonger
- Spellmonger, Book 1
- By: Terry Mancour
- Narrated by: John Lee
- Length: 18 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 6,935
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 6,506
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 6,486
Minalan gave up a promising career as a professional warmage to live the quiet life of a village spellmonger in the remote mountain valley of Boval. It was a peaceful, beautiful little fief, far from the dangerous feudal petty squabbles of the Five Duchies, on the world of Callidore. There were cows. Lots of cows. And cheese. For six months things went well. Then one night Minalan is forced to pick up his mageblade again to defend his adopted home from the vanguard of an army of goblins bent on a genocidal crusade against all mankind. And that was the good news.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Terrific Book! A great adult fantasy series.
- By Eric on 07-27-17
-
Age of Myth
- Book One of The Legends of the First Empire
- By: Michael J. Sullivan
- Narrated by: Tim Gerard Reynolds
- Length: 16 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 10,170
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 9,576
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 9,538
Since time immemorial, humans have worshipped the gods they call Fhrey, truly a race apart: invincible in battle, masters of magic, and seemingly immortal. But when a god falls to a human blade, the balance of power between humans and those they thought were gods changes forever. Now only a few stand between humankind and annihilation: Raithe, reluctant to embrace his destiny as the God Killer. Suri, a young seer burdened by signs of impending doom. And Persephone, who must overcome personal tragedy to lead her people.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Stop what you are doing and buy this book.
- By Sterling on 06-30-16
-
Gardens of the Moon
- The Malazan Book of the Fallen, Book 1
- By: Steven Erikson
- Narrated by: Ralph Lister
- Length: 26 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars 6,345
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 5,800
-
Story4 out of 5 stars 5,803
The Malazan Empire simmers with discontent, bled dry by interminable warfare, bitter infighting, and bloody confrontations with ancient and implacable sorcerers. Even the imperial legions, long inured to the bloodshed, yearn for some respite. Yet Empress Laseen’s rule remains absolute, enforced by her dreaded Claw assassins. For Sergeant Whiskeyjack and his squad of Bridgeburners, and for Tattersail, their lone surviving mage, the aftermath of the siege of Pale should have been a time to mourn the many dead. But Darujhistan, last of the Free Cities, yet holds out.
-
2 out of 5 stars
-
The best Worst book there is
- By George on 04-07-16
-
The Lies of Locke Lamora
- By: Scott Lynch
- Narrated by: Michael Page
- Length: 21 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 13,257
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 11,869
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 11,849
An orphan's life is harsh---and often short---in the island city of Camorr, built on the ruins of a mysterious alien race. But born with a quick wit and a gift for thieving, Locke Lamora has dodged both death and slavery, only to fall into the hands of an eyeless priest known as Chains---a man who is neither blind nor a priest. A con artist of extraordinary talent, Chains passes his skills on to his carefully selected "family" of orphans---a group known as the Gentlemen Bastards.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Stupendous, but be warned.
- By Luke A. Reynolds on 11-30-09
-
The Black Prism
- By: Brent Weeks
- Narrated by: Simon Vance
- Length: 21 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 4,961
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 4,582
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 4,570
Gavin Guile is the Prism, the most powerful man in the world. He is high priest and emperor, a man whose power, wit, and charm are all that preserve a tenuous peace. But Prisms never last, and Guile knows exactly how long he has left to live: five years to achieve five impossible goals. But when Guile discovers he has a son, born in a far kingdom after the war that put him in power, he must decide how much he's willing to pay to protect a secret that could tear his world apart.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Simon Vance Finally!
- By Sam on 07-18-16
-
The Blade Itself
- By: Joe Abercrombie
- Narrated by: Steven Pacey
- Length: 22 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 6,881
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 6,434
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 6,418
Logen Ninefingers, infamous barbarian, has finally run out of luck. Caught in one feud too many, he's on the verge of becoming a dead barbarian - leaving nothing behind him but bad songs, dead friends, and a lot of happy enemies. Nobleman, dashing officer, and paragon of selfishness, Captain Jezal dan Luthar has nothing more dangerous in mind than fleecing his friends at cards and dreaming of glory in the fencing circle. But war is brewing, and on the battlefields of the frozen North they fight by altogether bloodier rules.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Characters drive the story. The Narrator rocks!
- By Brian Alsobrook on 11-01-16
-
Mordecai
- The Riven Gates, Book 1
- By: Michael G. Manning
- Narrated by: Alex Wyndham
- Length: 12 hrs and 54 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars 156
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 149
-
Story5 out of 5 stars 149
Years have passed since the last of the Dark Gods was defeated, and Lothion has entered an age of peace and prosperity. Mordecai’s oldest children have already begun to make a place for themselves, and his youngest are on the cusp of adulthood. By every outward measure, his life has been a success; he has earned his reward. However, Tyrion, the first wizard and brutal liberator of mankind, has returned with an agenda of his own, and dark things continue to stir at the edges of civilization, threatening to undo Mordecai’s accomplishments.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Manning does it again
- By billy on 08-22-18
-
Ascendant: Book 1
- By: Craig Alanson
- Narrated by: Tim Gerard Reynolds
- Length: 17 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 5,119
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 4,841
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 4,826
The Wizard's Council of Tarador was supposed to tell young Koren Bladewell that he is a wizard. They were supposed to tell everyone that he is not a jinx, that all the bad things that happen around him are because he can't control the power inside him, power he doesn't know about. The people of his village, even his parents, are afraid of him, afraid he is cursed. That he is a dangerous, evil jinx.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
A skeptic entertained
- By David M on 11-22-17
-
Debt of Bones
- By: Terry Goodkind
- Narrated by: Sam Tsoutsouvas
- Length: 3 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 963
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 856
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 855
A milestone of storytelling set in the world of The Sword of Truth, Debt of Bones is the story of young Abby's struggle to win the aid of the wizard Zedd Zorander, the most important man alive. Abby is trapped, not only between both sides of the war, but in a mortal conflict between two powerful men. For Zedd, who commands power most men can only imagine, granting Abby's request would mean forsaking his sacred duty. With the storm of the final battle about to save the life of a child....
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
A debt that needs to be paid
- By James on 08-06-14
-
Perfect Shadow
- A Night Angel Novella
- By: Brent Weeks
- Narrated by: James Langton
- Length: 2 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,129
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 990
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 994
Discover the origins of Durzo Blint in this original novella set in the world of Brent Weeks' New York Times best-selling Night Angel trilogy.... "I got a bit of prophecy," the old assassin said. "Not enough to be useful, you know. Just glimpses. My wife dead, things like that to keep me up late at night. I had this vision that I was going to be killed by forty men, all at once. But now that you're here, I see they're all you. Durzo Blint."
-
3 out of 5 stars
-
Good, but not great.
- By Dillon on 10-21-13
-
The Lady of Crows
- Raven's Shadow, Book 0.5
- By: Anthony Ryan
- Narrated by: Steven Brand
- Length: 2 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 204
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 191
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 192
A quest for bloody vengeance forces Derla, a skilled veteran of the Varinshold underworld, into the service of arch schemer King Janus. Charged with protecting the renowned drunkard and cardsharp Sentes Mustor, Derla finds herself drawn into a high stakes game with the notorious criminal overlord known as One Eye.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
LOVED it ....this story ended too soon 😕
- By Lysane Maynard on 01-16-17
Publisher's Summary
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.
Critic Reviews
More from the same
What members say
Average Customer Ratings
Overall
-
4.5 out of 5 stars
-
5 Stars2,178
-
4 Stars636
-
3 Stars102
-
2 Stars13
-
1 Stars7
Performance
-
4.5 out of 5 stars
-
5 Stars2,073
-
4 Stars520
-
3 Stars60
-
2 Stars6
-
1 Stars7
Story
-
4.5 out of 5 stars
-
5 Stars1,968
-
4 Stars555
-
3 Stars117
-
2 Stars9
-
1 Stars12
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- GLENNO
- 08-16-14
A triumphant ending to the trilogy!
This is a story of pain, of adventure, of intrigue and, ultimately, of love. Love of country, love of monarch, familial love, romantic love and brotherly love. Most especially love between the closest of friends. A fateful connection binds these two friends. It's a relationship all at once heart-rending and tender, pleasing and difficult.
This book has most of the characters that we have come to love in these two book series, as the life of FitzChivalry Farseer comes to a triumphal climax. All six books in the Fitz series are well worth reading and wonderfully narrated.
This trilogy is read by James Langton and he comes as close to the most excellent reading of the first series by Paul Boehmer as I could have hoped. He always portrays the character with just the right level of emotion.
Well done Robin Hobb! I'm looking forward to a great experience with the next Fitz trilogy that begins with "Fool's Assassin."
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars
-
Story4 out of 5 stars
- Heather
- PLEASANT GROVE, UT, United States
- 09-19-15
Continuation, not a stand alone.
I liked it a lot and think the narrator did a good job. Not the greatest story ever, and sometimes dry and lengthy ramblings about mundane events, but good and long continuation of Fitz and his adventures. It resolved well finally, and has some great moments. I like long stories that are will written and descriptive. Hobb does well in this regard.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
-
Overall2 out of 5 stars
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars
-
Story2 out of 5 stars
- Jim "The Impatient"
- 10-07-16
The Boring Years Part 3
I DID NOT WANT TO LOOK FOOLISH
Perhaps you read my reviews for the first two books in this trilogy and your wondering why, I bought this book. Well, I fell for one of those sales, where you buy the whole trilogy. I love Robin Hobb. I have read and reread and listened and listened again to THE LIVESHIP TRILOGY, THE FARSEER TRILOGY, THE SOLIDER BOY TRILOGY AND THE RAIN WILDS CHRONICLES and until this series I did not think Hobb could write a bad book. In those books the magic was strange and wonderful, somebody's life or a group of people lives were in jeopardy. In this book looking foolish seems to be the biggest problem.
TOO WEARY
This also seems to dwell on people being sick and tired. I have enough of that in real life, it does not interest me in a fantasy novel.
The narrator is okay, but I miss Anne Flosnik.
I have the first book in the Fitz and Fool trilogy, I will give it a try, but not buy any more than book one. I am also seeing that no one seems like the change in narrator.
28 of 39 people found this review helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story4 out of 5 stars
- Laura
- 10-21-15
James Langtons performance is amazing
The third trilogy in the elderling universe might be my favorite. I couldn't wait to get back to it whenever I left it.
When I first started the Tawny man trilogy I didn't like the change in pronunciation from the farseer trilogy but James Langton wins you over so easily, every character sound different and you always know who is talking and the changes are so seamless.
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Kindle Customer
- 10-19-15
Another good one
James Langton does a wonderful job bringing all the characters to life. Wish it didn't have to end
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Patricia E. Brown
- Dunn, NC, US
- 09-28-15
Happy
think I enjoyed this one the best part of all so far it is awesome
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Mark Hancock
- United States
- 02-06-15
Robin Hobb is Fantastic!
I bought the first book of this trilogy on sale; and was swept away into many consecutive nights of little sleep as I devoured them all. Fantastic storytelling, characters (& character development), and perfect narration. I'm hooked!
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Steve Curry
- Goodyear, AZ USA
- 08-25-14
One of the great fantasy series
Would you consider the audio edition of Fool's Fate to be better than the print version?
I think I would consider it better. James Langton did an outstanding job narrating the book!
What other book might you compare Fool's Fate to and why?
I consider the Fitz books in the top 10 of fantasy epics. I was very pleased to see the Tawny Man trilogy released as audiobooks! I've read the hardcopy books twice and have now gone through the six (7) audiobooks. One of my favorites!
Have you listened to any of James Langton’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
His range of voices, accents and inflections are masterful! Langton brings each character to life.
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
-
Overall2 out of 5 stars
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars
-
Story1 out of 5 stars
- Phillip T. Bullington
- 04-11-15
Get Ready for Hours of Nursing a Sick Thick
Hours of taking care of all of the needs of a seasick and petulant man with developmental disabilities. Hours, seriously.
As an aside, I have worked with adults with developmental disabilities for years, and Thick does not strike me as an accurate depiction of these individuals.
Many of the characters' personalities have become grating, including the central protagonist. The entire dragon-slaying journey seems like an ad hoc contrivance to get the story moving, though it fails at this.
I have enjoyed the previous novels, though with diminishing returns. This over-long novel is a slog to get through and I am beginning to not care about the fate of the characters.
I miss Nighteyes, who was the most sympathetic character of the entire series. The humans are, by and large, childish and annoying.
On the up side, I enjoy the narrator, who is a skilled voice actor.
6 of 10 people found this review helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Lisa Hines
- Florida
- 09-19-14
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.
4 of 7 people found this review helpful