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bookwoods's review against another edition
5.0
The Piebald Prince is a historical figure that is referred to in Fool’s Errand, but to learn his whole story you have to read The Wilful Princess and the Piebald Prince. This novella covers decades in under two hundred pages, told as an old woman’s account of events. The style of the writing is reminiscent of old fairy tales, and the attention to detail in this edition is just incredible! I read this in one sitting and had the most magical evening. I also now have important context to the Tawny Man trilogy.
laurenearle's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
gettinglost_ina_book's review against another edition
5.0
“The only lie I ever told her was my undoing, and hers, and the stablemaster's. Such is the power of a lie given to one you love.”
theshaggyshepherd's review against another edition
4.0
I have a bit of mixed feelings about this novella. It’s the first one I’ve read by Robin Hobb after reading the 3 Farseer books recently. My personal enjoyment was definitely a little bit lower on this than the other books but after using CAWPILE, it came out with a similar rating (see Goodreads for my book ratings).
The narrative style was a creative way to tell this story. I like it when authors try things like that. But it just didn’t quite work for me this time. I felt like the narration always kept us at a distance and I never got attached to any of the characters. I didn’t feel the emotions that I’m used to from her books. I did really like though how this showed us some more historical events that affected the way of thinking that we saw in the Farseer books. That alone makes me recommend this book if you enjoy the history and cultures of that series.
The narrative style was a creative way to tell this story. I like it when authors try things like that. But it just didn’t quite work for me this time. I felt like the narration always kept us at a distance and I never got attached to any of the characters. I didn’t feel the emotions that I’m used to from her books. I did really like though how this showed us some more historical events that affected the way of thinking that we saw in the Farseer books. That alone makes me recommend this book if you enjoy the history and cultures of that series.
keyboardandcouch's review against another edition
3.0
The legend of the Piebald Prince has formed an important, but shadowy background part of the Farseer and Tawney Man series. This novella tells the 'actual' story behind the legend in a way that works perfectly. The tragedy unfolds believable and the way in which it can be twisted into propaganda against the Witted is well illustrated.
eclecticbookwrm's review against another edition
4.0
Farseer trilogy fans will love this back story of how Witted-ones came to be so feared in Buck. Robin Hobb continues to impress me. I just can't get enough. On to the Tawny man trilogy, next.
books_and_sorcery's review against another edition
5.0
Sooo viele Gefühle für so ein dünnes Büchlein :(
esmayrosalyne's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars
Are we surprised at this point that I yet again loved a Robin Hobb book?
Her writing is so beautiful, I just can't get enough of it!
Really interesting to get a little backstory/history to the main storyline of Fitz.
I am so invested in the Realm of the Elderlings and I am excited to know that there is still so much more to explore for me!
Are we surprised at this point that I yet again loved a Robin Hobb book?
Her writing is so beautiful, I just can't get enough of it!
Really interesting to get a little backstory/history to the main storyline of Fitz.
I am so invested in the Realm of the Elderlings and I am excited to know that there is still so much more to explore for me!
starfisher_gabi's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5