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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.
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Violence
Psychological intensity
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