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Fantasy · 2001 · PG-13

Fool's Errand (Tawny Man, Book 1)

by Robin Hobb

Fitz has been living quietly for years — but the Fool has come to call him back.

For14+GenreFantasyLength659 pagesRead time~18 hours

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Violence

Some

Violence; deaths

Language

None

No profanity

Sexual Content

Barely any

Brief romantic references

Substance Use

None

No substance use

Emotional Intensity

A lot

Themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the cost of magic

What this book is about

The first Tawny Man Trilogy novel (2001) reunites Fitz and the Fool fifteen years after the conclusion of the Farseer Trilogy. Fitz is called back to court to help the young prince Dutiful. Features Hobb's characteristic emotional intensity. For older teens and adults.

Notes for sensitive readers

Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.

Violence

Psychological intensity

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