9 books later, I think this is the first time I’ve re-read a book series from start to finish in one go. It’s actually amazing, the first book I read was Fool’s Fate, and I didn’t really end up reading the books in order the first time, but I’m amazed that Fool’s Fate captivated me and prompted me to read the rest of the books. Then, after reading Assassin’s Fate, I was determined to re-read the series from start to finish, and I’m so glad I did.
It’s always interesting to see what I remember and what I didn’t notice before, I loved so many quotes from the series and it was great to hear them again. I realised that the story is actually extremely violent, which I think I knew before but it’s just that everyone has such a hard and sad life. What really blew me away this time around is that Fitz is so normal. I remember thinking at points that he was far too angsty and some of it was annoying, but now I realise, he’s no one special. He’s not a powerful protagonist. He’s just an ordinary person in extraordinary circumstances. I remember thinking the Fool was amazing, suave and sharp tongued, but now I realise he’s even worse than Fitz. Always unsure, betraying Fitz, relying on hope, it’s just that we don’t hear his thoughts. And yet even on this read through, I read the series for the Fool because he is so cool ;_;
I find it even more fascinating that the book is written in first person, and being able to get all the information through the first person is mind boggling!
And seeing how much of the story influenced ideas and characters for my own story. Snowfleur, the world of Athelere, MoonEye, that Ristrel resurrects dragons just to kill them all…
I may even re-read a third time at some point. It’s just such an epic journey, with such a fitting ending.
