THE MAD SHIP by Robin Hobb - No Spoiler Review (Liveship Traders Book Two)

[@thefantasynuttwork]

I kind of want to be a pirate now...

[@Helloitsme5618]

Two words: Robin Hobb. 🤗 And the 3rd book is still waiting. ;)

[@thefantasynuttwork]

@@Helloitsme5618 that review will be out next weekend 😎

[@danielbanks9978]

I haven't read a massive library of books... But Mad Ship is my favorite book I've read so far. It's a masterpiece. Just being with these characters in this magical world they are a part of and learning more about the world with them and experiencing the things they experience... Wow.

[@rpbandz3533]

I can’t wait to start this series!! I’m just finishing the last of the 9 Farseer/Elderling books…Unlike most large book series, the first book was probably my least favorite and they kept getting better from there. Robin Hobb is a legend 🔥🔥🔥

[@thefantasynuttwork]

Yes!!

[@justjuanreader]

Malta definitely became my favorite character now! I finished the book today, it was really mind-blowing.

[@thefantasynuttwork]

Her development is some of the best ever

[@crystalsingh7325]

Completely agree that the romance is realistic for the different age groups throughout the series, but sadly it turns some people off because they find it annoying (Fitz and Molly for example). Hobb writes emotional and psychological aspects so well! The best thing about Mad Ship is how much I liked characters that I detested in Ship of Magic 😆 Great review!

[@thefantasynuttwork]

Thank you! I definitely prefer more realistic fantasy, even if it's annoying (which molly and Fitz were 😂)

[@maddy0119]

I second your opinion on Robin Hobb's handling of romance. I think she handles the emotional turmoil and consequences of intimacy really well in general. One of my favorite scenes when rereading Mad Ship is in ch.11 when Amber and Althea are just chatting about life and relationships and unpacking both in a very honest way that gives insight into both of their characters. I treasure small scenes like that and Hobb does them so well. A lot of other authors skip over that kind of thing. I'm also of the opinion that the Elderlings are the coolest fantasy race and unravelling the mystery behind them is masterfully done. Super interested to see your thoughts on certain characters in Ship of Destiny. The first time I read this series I was floored at where certain characters ended up considering my initial impressions of them.

[@thefantasynuttwork]

Yes! Hobb evolved her characters so well that you can go from love to hate or vice versa so easily

[@Arlborn]

Another excellent review. I wish I had caught those live spoiler discussions back ok the day.

[@benjamincrowhurst5998]

Hell yeah. Guess I won’t be waiting long to start this bad boy. Love ya bud

[@thefantasynuttwork]

LETS GO BENNNNN I LOVE YOU MATE

[@lilyloves768]

Can't wait for the spoiler filled discussion! So many amazing storylines in this trilogy 🤩

[@thefantasynuttwork]

It's gonna be huge

[@thatsci-firogue]

I now worship at the altar of Hobb. I'm not worthy! I was going to take a pause between Mad Ship and Ship of Destiny since I finished it 2 days ago but I can't get this series out of my mind, I picked up Ship of Destiny last night and loving it!

[@thefantasynuttwork]

Awesome to hear!

[@cosyreadingtimes8857]

Absolutely agree with Robin Hobb writing the best romances. In Rain Wild Chronicles she even proved to me that a love triangle can actually be well executed. Kennit is truly a character that you never will forget. And still, so far I hated all her villains more and more each mini-series (up to Rain Wilds so far). Excited to see how you will feel about Ship of Destiny and Amber then❤️

[@thefantasynuttwork]

Thank you!

[@derrisreaditbefore]

Great review! I completely agree that Ms Hobb creates amazing villains. I think some of this is that she writes them with realism. Their intentions and motivations are believable and understandable. As for character growth, Ms Hobb gives consequences to her characters, and allows each to be altered by them, for good or ill. So we see pettiness turn to cruelty, or selfishness to courage, and again, it's believable, and we end with very different feelings about them. I look forward to the spoiler chat

[@thefantasynuttwork]

Spectacular comment! Thanks for that, I agree on all fronts

[@filipkarlhugo]

So good! I love how you continuing from book 1and though in-between books in this review. Makes me really hyped for this book! And ship of magic was one of the best book I read, so I'm very excited for this one 😁

[@thefantasynuttwork]

I think each one gets better and better

[@sunandmoodreads2333]

This was a fabulous review, thank you! And kudos to you for being able to do a spoiler free review of this. I just finished and I'm still trying to place my jaw back in place 😲 I agree when u say the scale of this story is humongous... when you think it's reached its limit of where the story can go, it expands even more...Hobb is a genius! I found Malta was the most intriguing. I feel like Hobb explores uncomfortable societal notions through Malta's POV and how others perceive her. It could be because I have daughters and they are a few years away from Malta's age, so I found how her Keffria and Ronica and society perceive this 'child/woman' quite unsettling and heartbreaking....but then I would find myself getting so angry at her too...LOL! I love it when writers are able to grab our minds and hearts and completely twist it! This ride is awesome, can't wait to move onto the last book!

[@thefantasynuttwork]

Hey thanks! Malta has one of my favorite arcs ever!!!

[@Shella132001]

Great review! I love that Hobb can pull these feeling out of you. And that so many people identify or love different characters in Liveship. My favorites are Amber, Paragon and Althea. I can't wait for the Amber opinions in the spoiler discussion.

[@thefantasynuttwork]

The amount of A+ characters in this trilogy is actually ridiculous

[@thefantasynuttwork]

Also thanks!!

[@Shella132001]

@@thefantasynuttwork Absolutely!

[@coleton7048]

Been waiting for this! Lovely video. I highly anticipate every review you make for all the rest of the series!

[@thefantasynuttwork]

I'm so glad to hear it! Book 3 review coming soon!

[@wormemperor4167]

I have been looking forward to this review, great job! Already counting the days till the Ship of Destiny review and the spoiler discussion for the trilogy.

[@thefantasynuttwork]

Ship of Destiny review will be out next week 😀

[@wormemperor4167]

@@thefantasynuttwork Sweet! Am I correct that Chatting with Nutts will also return this week? If so, it's almost like Christmas :-D

[@thefantasynuttwork]

@@wormemperor4167 correct!

[@thebrothersgwynne]

I criminally skipped Liveship Traders to get more Fitz. I now need to return! Will

[@thefantasynuttwork]

Oh boy! You're in for a treat, liveships is honestly a masterpiece

[@barrilrayder]

I finished it yesterday, SUCH A GREAT BOOK. Love it. Etta my favourite, with Malta and Paragon/Amber.

[@thefantasynuttwork]

Let's go!!

[@Shaad2321]

Great review jimmy! I’m about 20% through the book! I’m enjoying it so far! 🙂

[@thefantasynuttwork]

Glad to hear it and thanks!

[@r1ddhima]

I loooooved the Rain Wilds. It’s one of the most interesting fantasy settings ever.

[@thefantasynuttwork]

Yeah even now as I'm into Tawny Man I find myself thinking about the Rain Wilds. I know people say RWC are less than stellar but tbh I'm excited for them just to get back there.

[@r1ddhima]

Malta is my faaaav

[@thefantasynuttwork]

@@r1ddhima by the end she's mine too 👀

[@necropasta]

@@thefantasynuttwork I just finished the Rain Wild Chronicles and was blown away. Some of the most intense moments in the series so far, books 1 and 2 especially. I bet you'll love them! I prefer it to Liveship actually.

[@randomname4726]

Yes, such a fascinating setting.

[@jenniferobin7260]

Great review! Really looking forward to the spoiler discussion too 😃

[@thefantasynuttwork]

Thank you 😁

[@nelzar]

I’m starting Royal Assassin soon. Would you say this series is better than Farseer so far? (Based on the first two books each)

[@thefantasynuttwork]

I think as a whole Liveships is better but Royal Assassin IMO is the best single book do far

[@coldwitch5606]

Great review! I totally agree, Hobb's book twos are excellent. I think that Malta is a character of circumstance meaning that I hated her cause of the situations she was put in by society but once she started to do things her own way she really grew on me. When's that livestream?? I'll use it as motivation to finish Ship of Destiny faster!

[@thefantasynuttwork]

Thanks Clara 😀 You got just about two weeks!

[@cherrysubmarine]

Hi! Can I please get a link to the spoiler discussion video?

[@thefantasynuttwork]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6nJo2l8btmaa6c Here ya go ☺️

[@jakebishop7822]

Do Liveships count as animal companions?

[@thefantasynuttwork]

The million dollar question

[@megansreadingrevelations]

Great review, Jimmy!

[@thefantasynuttwork]

Thank you Megan! I've enjoyed watching all your Liveships content 😃

[@jakebishop7822]

wo when did you figure out the Amber thing?

[@thefantasynuttwork]

Definitely book two lol

[@readingwithrobson3911]

I love your takes on books. Have you ever considered reading/reviewing Red Rising?

[@thefantasynuttwork]

its actually the next bigger series I'm tackling :D

[@marinac444]

Just started reading book 2-still shamed to say this but I literally dragged myself through book 1. Let’s see if I actually like this one😢 P.S Wintrow’s getting better and better, the only thing I look forward to when I pick up this book is to come back to him asap, well and maybe Kennit also

[@thefantasynuttwork]

It gets pretty spicy here!

[@baileybooksandsport7407]

Can't wait to read the second instalment now, How did you get into wrestling? Read only the first of both assassin apprentice and magic ship so great the second book is speciality of hers.

[@thefantasynuttwork]

Royal Assassin is the best book I've read so far in 2021 I started training for pro wrestling at 17 and retired at 25. Had a few matches in 2019 but was a small comeback stint haha

[@baileybooksandsport7407]

@@thefantasynuttwork You looked like a villian from the video I watched. That's why you like grey characters.

[@thefantasynuttwork]

@@baileybooksandsport7407 haha funny enough 99% of the time I was the good guy 😂

[@flowerpixel]

I just finished mad ship and will definitely comment on your spoiler review. I agree that Etta was amazing and hearing kennits inner thoughts about her made me so sad. I keep hoping he'll stop being a sociopath so i guess hes manipulated me also. Kyle is still horrible imho and completely irredeemable

[@berentook]

I remember at some point towards the end of this book i was like "wait a second i like Malta now? when did this happen?" lol

[@thefantasynuttwork]

It's startling 🤣

[@pherranine]

have you read Michael J Sullivan? i highly highly highly recommend reading his Riyria Revelations series. been watching your channel and think youd be interested

[@thefantasynuttwork]

I haven't but he's been bumped up significantly on my tbr

[@pherranine]

@@thefantasynuttwork looking forward to your thoughts on the series!

[@ClaeFace]

Take what you can. Give nothing back☠️

[@thefantasynuttwork]

yes!

[@emmablackburn8234]

hardy arrrr get it

[@thefantasynuttwork]

@@emmablackburn8234 🤣

[@milom5030]

At this point I don't even hate Kyle anymore, I just pity him. He's a pathetic, crazy man and I just don't care what he says because it's so over the top and irrelevant. Kennit, on the other hand, is so terrible because he's extremely manipulative and the characters don't even realise how much he's using them for his own gain

[@thefantasynuttwork]

Yeah that's a good point about Kyle!