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Summer Island

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Fantasy Fiction Science Fiction

by Robin Hobb

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3.97 (22.6K ratings)
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description 688 pages

Summer Island by Robin Hobb holds a well received rating of 3.97 out of 5, based on 22.6K reader ratings. First published in 2001. The book spans 688 pages.

About Summer Island

Tom Badgerlock has been living peaceably in the manor house at Withywoods with his beloved wife Molly these many years, the estate a reward to his family for loyal service to the crown.But behind the facade of respectable middle-age lies a turbulent and violent past. For Tom Badgerlock is actually FitzChivalry Farseer, bastard scion of the Farseer line, convicted user of Beast-magic, and assassin. A man who has risked much for his king and lost more…On a shelf in his den sits a triptych carved in memory stone of a man, a wolf and a fool. Once, these three were inseparable friends: Fitz, Nighteyes and the Fool. But one is long dead, and one long-missing.Then one Winterfest night a messenger arrives to seek out Fitz, but mysteriously disappears, leaving nothing but a blood-trail. What was the message? Who was the sender? And what has happened to the messenger?Suddenly Fitz's violent old life erupts into the peace of his new world, and nothing and no one is safe.

Detail Value
Author Robin Hobb
Published 2001
Pages 688
Genres Fantasy, Fiction, Science Fiction
Average Rating 3.97 / 5.00
Total Ratings 22,598

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

4.0
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22.6K ratings
With a rating of 3.97, Summer Island is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.06, it performs on par.

How It Compares

3.97
This Book
4.06
Fantasy Average
4.17
Global Average

Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Summer Island?

Summer Island is categorized as Fantasy, Fiction, Science Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is Summer Island worth reading?

Based on 22.6K reader ratings, Summer Island has an average score of 3.97 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."

How many pages is Summer Island?

Summer Island has 688 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.

Who wrote Summer Island?

Summer Island was written by Robin Hobb. It was first published in 2001.

What is the ISBN for Summer Island?

The ISBN-13 for Summer Island is 9780345483450.0.

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