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Even stronger beginning than DBC. I guess the only thing it lacks is the whimsy, but that's by design. Even though it's slower, Williams just a better writer this time around. Bouncing between many perspective very seamlesly and all feeling relevent. Seeing the antagonist faction is a great decision this time around and giving them more depth.

A wonderful and slow start

Probably the most conflicted I’ve been reading this series. Thymara character I don’t think is awful, but man Hobb really doesn’t give her much to do. Alise is still good and Sedric has become far more interesting. However the meandering pacing, how the location has been the same for the entire novel compared to Book 1 bouncing between locations. There’s no LST characters and yeah.

Pretty solid book so far. If I had to wait 6 years after Fool’s Fate I probably would have liked it less, but as a palette cleanser before the final trilogy it does its job.

I feel like people are getting concerned I’m speeding so much, potentially be over-burnt from reading each book so close together without much break, but I’m fine! Problem really is I can’t think of much else… no games, tv or comics. Anyhow like Fool’s Errand the book is indeed peak.

I feel like I don’t need to write thoughts for people to know my feelings…

Yeah I’m likely not going to finish the book tomorrow, but I assume 2 days will do! We will see.

Not really exaggerating, but if Hobb provided 1000 more pages of Wintrow with his bond with… you know who, I would regard this series even better! Book is Excellent so far.

Was so close in finishing the book in 2 days, but I need some sleep, 3 days it will be!

Did I intend to read 40% of the book in one day, hell no, do I regret it, absolutely not! The beauty of a Saturday. Malta my beloved conniving astute woman, Wintrow and Kennit being magnificent and Amber a woman who loves a man so much she must part from him for the time being… so good man, even stronger than SoM so far.

Malta why! so many thoughts, but I know I will finish in the next 2-3 days at most so I will wait until then.

Yeah the book is still good! I had reserved expectation as I’ve seen people been very let down in this book compared to book 1, but feel quite similar. Despite the ridiculousness, the author captures the hearts of the characters so well, especially them reflecting on all that has transpired.

I finished Part 2: Autumn, man this section absolutely rules. It's just 4 chapters, but what glorious chapters... Wistrow arc makes me so sad and proud, Malta POV is very intriguing a real innocence to her which is understandable. She barely knows what's happening, while she's beyond rude at times, it's fitting. Althea had mainly one section which was awesome and Kennit's luck is really funny witnessing.

Chapter 16: New Roles... a fitting name indeed. The Hobb formula at this point, has some truly good/happy moments only to undercut it with tragicness, often in the same chapter. Happened to Fitz way too many times and now here.. It's a huge chapter so it's fitting, the parallel lives of Althea and Wistrow in their new ways of life, slowly feeling accepted and reality hits you like a motherf****r.

Midsummer is done! Too much to say that will use up all the character limit. I feel bad for the lad Wistrow and Althea, the rest of the family (at least most) are going through some shit. Kennit, while being an evil bastard is lovely to read, Kyle is just an abusive asshole and wish to see him die... Negotiations was a good way to end this season and really sets the stage well.