New (to me) Robin Hobb book- Shaman's Crossing

[Look_a_Unicorn]

I was a massive fan of her original Assassin's trilogy- quite enjoyed the Liveship Traders- and REALLY enjoyed the Tawny Man Trilogy.
Thus my sister bought me the first book of her new trilogy- set in a completely different (story) universe... and I'm finding that I quite like it- the kingdom and setting seems to me a fresh creation- not just a rehash of things she'd already done. It's not fast paced to begin with but is full of flavour. A lot of the cultures and social issues that may be addressed in the future are touched upon... and the main character is one who starts out a very young man- nothing too special- but you can see the potential for his character to become quite an interesting centerpiece.

I guess all I'm saying is that I'm really enjoying reading it thus far- what do others have to say?

 

[Teemu]

I'm reading it now, too, though I had to finish A Storm of Swords and thus postpone reading Shaman's Crossing. Hard to tell anything quite yet, since I've only read about a quarter.

 

[Jay Tomio]

I liked it, but it's getting a lot of criticism by fans that I think have to much Fitz man- love. It sets a methodical pace, and ifindt he social/class system to be interesting, and most of all I just liked the opportunity to read something new by Hobb and I think it was the right time to move on from the Six Duchies . I had one major criticism and it deals with what continues to be a enviromental/earth day theme in Hobb's book's nad the antagonist not really instilling to much of an ominous presence. I wrote a review of Shaman's Crossing when it first came out some 5 months ago) here, if interested.

I'm hoping some of my issues with the work get tweaked in next year's continuation Forest Mage, but regardless looking forward to it.