The Mad Ship (The Liveship Traders, Book 2)

Beautiful cover and beautiful story!!

A very strong continuation of the story, is how I would sum this up. I can’t say there is something entirely new, something that would amaze you.Frankly, I have few things to mention.The strongest point is the evolution of the protagonists, especially Malta and partially Kennit who goes from the least interesting to the most interesting over and over.The story unfolds as you expect it to, nothing spectacular here. I would have loved a little more suspense or plot twists, maybe that’s the weakest part. Still, it holds your interest finely.My issues with this book is that while I was really interested in reading it, I was not as hooked as I would expect. Maybe the large number of protagonists diluting the momentum?Additionally, there is fairly little loss. No one actually dies. Is that good or bad? Well, it’s less emotional.Finally, there is not too much to expect with anticipation - maybe that’s the reason I am not overly hooked. Yes, Althea and Brashen? Maybe yes maybe no. Althea and Vivacia? Not sure how this would end well. Malta wants to save her father, but we are not that keen on forgiving him so..maybe dragons returning? Not so sure that would be really good for the future of our protagonists. Maybe..All this goes along my review of the first book, which I graded 5/5. This book is excellent too and it smells quality so if you read the first one I can’t imagine how you won’t continue with this one or the next!!

Nachdem man so viel Zeit mit Fitz verbracht hat, und nur das Festland und die Six Duchies um sich hatte, war es eine ganz schöne Umstellung nun Geschichten über Seeschlangen, Schifffahrt, Händler und ein mysteriöses Flussvolk zu hören. Nichts desto trotz überzeugt, diese Geschichte wieder einmal mit Robin Hobbs unglaublichen Talent Geschichten nicht nur spannend und atemberaubend zu erzählen, sondern diese auch mit einem starken roten Faden und genug Zusammenhang zum Vorbuch entstehen zu lassen.

Even more expansive and compelling.Mad Ship continues the gripping saga Ship of Magic began. The political intrigue is turned up to 11, and our beloved characters struggle even more while some of the mysteries Hobb has established begin to be hinted at and revealed.The same masterful character work you've come to expect from Robin Hobb continues, even for those you might not necessarily have thought were characters.An absolute must read, as is everything in Realm of the Elderlings.

Llegó bien empaquetado y en perfecto estado.

This is a perfect example of how a fantastic fiction trilogy should be written. Great character development, great female protagonists that are great not because the author degraded the male ones but because they work together and complement each other. Brilliant idea and concept for the story. Perfect pace and take structure.A true gem.