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The Dragon Keeper

by Hobb, Robin

Description

Hobb’s Farseer trilogy incorporates a dragon theme into the mythos of the world, though dragons are not really a tangible presence in the day-to-day happenings of the book. Her not-quite-a-direct-sequel series, Live Ship Traders, introduces more of her vision of dragons to the reader, and dragons do play a central role in the series (though the book is not necessarily directly focused on them). However, her new trilogy, Dragon Keeper, is all about dragons and humans. Hobb really makes dragons central characters (even protagonists) to the story. She knows how to write and how to create indelible characters and complex relationships (and in this case, she really plays on the human-dragon relationship idea). One of the best series out there that creates well-drawn, realistic dragon characters who are real personalities. You don’t necessarily have to read Farseer or LiveShip Traders before Dragon Keeper, but both series really build up the mythos of Hobb’s world and the stories are somewhat (if indirectly) connected. To get the full picture, you should read the prequel series first.

About the Author

Hobb, Robin

Robin Hobb is a pseudonym of Margaret Astrid Lindholm Ogden, an American fantasy author known for her epic fantasy novels set in the Realm of the Elderlings universe.Hobb's books are known for their intricate world-building, character development, and emotionally charged storytelling. Her works are often considered to be character-driven, with a focus on the internal struggles and personal growth of her protagonists.Hobb's best-known works include the Farseer Trilogy, the Tawny Man Trilogy, and the Liveship Traders Trilogy, all set in the same universe. Her other series include the Rain Wild Chronicles and the Fitz and the Fool Trilogy.Hobb's writing style is often characterized as immersive and evocative, with a focus on sensory detail and a deep exploration of the psyche of her characters. Her books often deal with themes of identity, trauma, and the impact of personal choices.Overall, Hobb is widely regarded as one of the most talented and influential fantasy authors of the past few decades, and her works continue to be beloved by readers around the world.

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