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City of Dragons: Volume Three of the Rain Wilds Chronicles Audiobook
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New York Times bestselling author Robin Hobb returns to world of the Rain Wilds—called “one of the most gripping settings in modern fantasy” (Booklist)—in City of Dragons. Continuing the enthralling journey she began in her acclaimed Dragon Keeper and Dragon Haven, Hobb rejoins a small group of weak, half-formed and unwanted dragons and their displaced human companions as they search for a legendary sanctuary. Now, as the misfit band approaches its final destination, dragons and keepers alike face a challenge so insurmountable that it threatens to render their long, difficult odyssey utterly meaningless. Touching, powerful, and dazzlingly inventive, Hobb’s City of Dragons is not to be missed—further proof that this author belongs alongside Raymond E. Feist, Terry Brooks, and Lois McMaster Bujold in the pantheon of fantasy fiction’s true greats.
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"Everytime I start a Hobb book it feels like a guilty pleasure, the text is extremely simple and at times it even seems as if the books are written for children. However once you get further into the books they are an absolute joy to read, simple but at the same time the plot and character development is intricate and fun. In the rain wild chronicles Hobb creates an amazing and believable world of dragons which is incredibly engrossing."
— Eyjólfur (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Hobb…bears comparison to fantasy star George R. R. Martin: her characters are believable, with even villains and monsters portrayed semi-sympathetically; her settings features starkly mysterious ruins, bone-aching winter rainstorms, colorful crowds of scaly ghosts, and villages built on the branches of giant trees; her story lines are detailed and involving…You’ll be swept deep into them by their marvelous interplay of power, magic, and beauty, and their inhabitants’ appealing stubbornness and bravery.”
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“Hobb is one of the great modern fantasy writers…What makes her novels as addictive as morphine is not just their imaginative brilliance but the way her characters are compromised and manipulated by politics.”
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“Anne Flosnik narrates with intensity…She moves smoothly between the story of the dragons and their caregivers and the humans that maneuvered to get the dragons out…She maintains a strong pace through the expository passages, and the dialogue is fast moving.”
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“Illustrates Hobb’s talent for complex plotting, scene setting, and character building.”
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“Hobb takes time to explore numerous characters in her sprawling cast…delving deeply into her characters’ lives, using the rigid customs of the fantasy world to explore universal ideas about social pressures and romantic longing. The author is especially adept at examining the roles of women…Dilemmas are specific to the world of the novel, but the real-life resonance gives the story extra depth…The time spent with the characters never seems like a waste. Bring on the next installment.”
— Kirkus Reviews
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A New York Times bestseller
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A USA Today bestseller
City of Dragons Listener Reviews
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Scott Ouderkirk, 10/6/2022
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Pekka Lehtikoski, 9/29/2020
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" My least favorite of all of Robin Hobb's books. There was a lot of "telling" instead of "showing," and I felt like a good portion of the book was unnecessarily taken up with reminding readers of things that had happened in previous books. If I weren't so close to finishing the series, I might not bother with the next one... "
— Ali, 2/17/2014 -
" Amazing. As always! "
— Brittni, 2/8/2014 -
" Excellent return to form. Can't wait for the next book. "
— Joost, 2/8/2014 -
" I was thinking this was the final book in the Rain Wild Chronicles since Robin Hobb has always written her books as trilogies but it turns out there will be four books in this series and the next one will not be out for another year. I have to say I'm getting irritated with authors dragging out a story just to publish it book by book to make money. This series is one of the worst examples of that. These are not thick books and the story could easily have been published as one longer book. Not only that, the reader is left hanging at the end of each book, wondering what happens next. Even though I enjoy the story, it's very frustrating for the reader to have to wait, once again, for the story to be wrapped up. "
— Shannon, 1/31/2014 -
" Good, but ultimately disatisfactory. I was hoping for an ending, or at the very least, anything conclusive. Now I am left hanging until the next book! Why could this not be a trilogy like all your other books, Hobb? "
— Angela, 1/14/2014 -
" I've been really enjoying this series, but it kind of petered out towards the end with some pointless villainy in order to make you read the next one. Which I'll do, but if it continues in that direction, I'm not really going to enjoy it. "
— Davida, 1/10/2014 -
" I didn't enjoy this book as much as I did the other books of the series, but it was okay "
— Char, 12/24/2013 -
" Brilliant as always - the plot thickens - suspect it will take more than 1 book to sort it out... "
— Flissc, 7/24/2013 -
" Can't give it full marks since it was split into two books. Not looking forward to waiting until the next one comes out. I want to finish it all at once. "
— Brittany, 5/17/2013 -
" Brilliant third book in this series. The Rainwilds is one of my favorite places. Currently working on the cover for Blood of Dragons. When that is released make sure you have a few days off as once you start reading it you won't want to do anything else. "
— Jackie, 3/17/2013 -
" Meh. I wish more had happened. I am a huge fan on her and the series, but at the end of the second book, her dragons were already taking to the skies! It was sad that she back-slid in order to make an extra book in the series. Disappointing, but still a good author and series. "
— Desiré, 2/22/2013 -
" I've read a lot of complaints about this series, but I think its ok. Is it groundbreaking? In a word, no. However, it is an enjoyable, fun read, and sometimes thats what its all about. "
— Bobbi, 9/8/2012 -
" Good if you have been reading the series, it seems to mostly be setting up the 4th (conclusion?) book in the series. One issue I've had with Hobb is that often the books in the middle of a series end on a depressing note, not the case with this one. "
— Rob, 7/18/2012 -
" This was clearly supposed to be a trilogy, but somebody decided that it would be more profitable to break it up into two parts. Pointless "bridge" book, but I still like the series. "
— Khari, 6/23/2012 -
" The best of the series so far. The other two were somewhat... slow. But this one! I can't wait to start the next (final?) in the series. "
— Maria, 5/15/2012 -
" I didn't know there was going to be more books in this series! This was an excellent addition to the Rain Wild chronicles and left me wanting even more! I can't wait to see where this story goes. "
— Jenna, 3/28/2012
About Robin Hobb
Robin Hobb was born in California but grew up in Alaska, where she learned to love the forest and the wilderness. She has lived most of her life in the Pacific Northwest and currently resides in Tacoma, Washington. She is the author of the Rain Wilds Chronicles, the Farseer trilogy, the Liveship Traders trilogy, and the Tawny Man trilogy. Her books under the pseudonym Megan Lindholm include Wizard of the Pigeons, The Windsingers, and Cloven Hooves. She is also the author of The Inheritance, a collection of stories written under both names. Her short fiction has won the Asimov’s Readers’ Award and been a finalist for both the Nebula and Hugo awards.
About Anne Flosnik
Anne Flosnik, a seasoned audiobook narrator, has over four hundred titles to her credit and several awards and distinctions, including AudioFile Earphones Awards, a USA Today Recommended Listening selection, an AudioFile “Best Narration of the Year” selection in 2009, and the American Library Association’s Special Services to Children Award. She has also been a finalist for the prestigious Audie Award for best narration. She is an award-winning British actress with lead credits on stage, on television, and in commercials and voice-overs.