Sep-27-2010, 01:55 PM (UTC)
I've read (and loved) this series, although I read them BEFORE Robin Hobb. I never noticed the missing words, but I am terrible at picking up on things like that.
While there are small similarities to Robins work, I think any parallels are so small as to not matter. The driving forces of the characters and the characters themselves are intrinsically different aswell as themes and messages brought up.
If you are going to read them, and enjoy them, you need to go in expecting what you'll get. A ripping yarn packed full of action and humour, but none of the thought provoking and heart wrenching plot developments you'll find with Hobb.
While there are small similarities to Robins work, I think any parallels are so small as to not matter. The driving forces of the characters and the characters themselves are intrinsically different aswell as themes and messages brought up.
If you are going to read them, and enjoy them, you need to go in expecting what you'll get. A ripping yarn packed full of action and humour, but none of the thought provoking and heart wrenching plot developments you'll find with Hobb.
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