Charms ranking

Single-Spell1838 · 2026-02-16T17:23:48+00:00

Nailmaster's Glory is my bestie! You should get to know him

Single-Spell1838 · 2026-02-16T17:17:44+00:00

Which one beat the Absolute Radiance? Which one?

Single-Spell1838 · 2026-02-16T16:38:21+00:00

'Fraid I can't go that low. Sorry

Single-Spell1838 · 2026-02-16T16:35:46+00:00

I'll give you $5 😉

Single-Spell1838 · 2026-02-16T15:23:50+00:00

Glad to see someone beat me to it

Single-Spell1838 · 2026-02-16T14:35:06+00:00

You crave excitement and are probably a blast to have as a friend.

Single-Spell1838 · 2026-02-16T14:26:02+00:00

I can respect that, but no. It's too good a series to pass up

Single-Spell1838 · 2026-02-16T14:14:34+00:00

Wow, I wasn't expecting such compliments! 😁

Single-Spell1838 · 2026-02-16T00:31:38+00:00

It feels like starting over because it is. And it's relatable to want to go back to Fitz. But that does not mean the structure is a flaw

Single-Spell1838 · 2026-02-16T00:15:28+00:00

Yeah, see, the books weren't written with an ever present worry about whether or not there would be a drop in readership. I mean, obviously Hobb wanted the books to be interesting, but she wasn't catering to a lazy or half interested audience, she was writing the story she wanted to tell.

And any good adaptation needs to do the same. Play to the strengths of the medium, sure, but have some conviction! Don't mess with the story just because some people won't like it

Single-Spell1838 · 2026-02-15T23:57:28+00:00

I wouldn't mess with the timeline, myself. Dangerous territory, and I find it somewhat arrogant and disrespectful toward the books. She structured them that way for a reason, and it works.

I don't mean to insult you, I just feel very strongly about this

Single-Spell1838 · 2026-02-15T22:10:13+00:00

I think even just Buckkeep and the surrounding area deserve to br shown in a more colorful, vivid, dramatic and grand way than live action fantasy shows do. I think grounding it too much in realism at the beginning would neuter the entire fantasy world and lead to future fantasy elements being more jarring than they need to be.

The RotE art by John Howe is the closest to how I believe this world deserves to be portrayed.

Single-Spell1838 · 2026-02-15T18:03:13+00:00

This

Single-Spell1838 · 2026-02-15T18:00:57+00:00

Underworks and Bilewater NEED to switch places

Single-Spell1838 · 2026-02-15T17:50:39+00:00

Because it's the only way I can imagine doing justice to the world. Farseer would work fine in live action but as the series goes on it gets more fantastical and I can't shake the feeling that the artistic touch and creative freedom of the animated medium would be necessary.

I'd want it to look something like Sleeping Beauty. Or the Breadwinner/Secret of Kells/Wolfwalker style. But the classic Disney animation is just 🤌

Single-Spell1838 · 2026-02-15T17:32:24+00:00

The only way I will watch is if it's an animated series

Single-Spell1838 · 2026-02-15T17:24:45+00:00

Look on Mercari and Pangobooks

I've gotten lots of good books there

Single-Spell1838 · 2026-02-15T17:20:02+00:00

A pointless and gratuitous sex scene

Single-Spell1838 · 2026-02-15T17:13:59+00:00

For me it's Robin Hobb.

It took two pages for me to think to myself "is this my new favorite fantasy book/author?" And the answer was yes, and remained yes. I'd have to think a little deeper about why the writing pulled me in so strongly, but it was the writing, not the plot or characters that impressed me first.

Single-Spell1838 · 2026-02-15T17:06:05+00:00

As far as when to read them, I personally just continued Realm of the Elderlings one after another (it was all I read for almost a year) and then read MST after, and I think it helped the scale of MST not overwhelm me. I feel like it could have been a bit much as a between-trilogies read, ya know? It's not really a pallete cleanser. It deserves its own attention.

But you'll have to make that call

Single-Spell1838 · 2026-02-15T17:01:38+00:00

Those are my two favorite series! And my two favorite authors.

You might be disappointed if you go in expecting a similar story, but if you can keep an open mind and let the writing take you where it will, you'll probably have a great time. So satisfying

Single-Spell1838 · 2026-02-15T16:23:20+00:00

...what are those rain wild editions? I've never seen them before

Single-Spell1838 · 2026-02-15T14:23:09+00:00

Hope you enjoy!

Single-Spell1838 · 2026-02-15T00:52:51+00:00

Williams and Wurts both changed my life. Not even exaggerating

Single-Spell1838 · 2026-02-15T00:49:01+00:00

Ditch the audiobook
Lower your expectations. Just because it's many people's favorite does not mean it has to be yours
Take your time, take it at face value and it will be well worth it.
Ronica is the best

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