The Mad Ship (Liveship Traders, #2)
by Robin Hobb
The Mad Ship by Robin Hobb holds a highly rated rating of 4.21 out of 5, based on 30.7K reader ratings. First published in 1999. The book spans 906 pages.
About The Mad Ship
The Farseer trilogy continues the dramatic tale of piracy, serpents, love and magic. The Vestrit family's liveship, Vivacia, has been taken by the pirate king, Kennit. Held captive on board, Wintrow Vestrit finds himself competing with Kennit for Vivacia's love as the ship slowly acquires her own bloodlust. Leagues away, Althea Vestrit has found a new home aboard the liveship Ophelia, but she lives only to reclaim the Vivacia and with her friend, Brashen, she plans a dangerous rescue. Meanwhile in Bingtown, the fading fortunes of the Vestrit family lead Malta deeper into the magical secrets of the Rain Wild Traders. And just outside Bingtown, Amber dreams of relaunching Paragon, the mad liveship ...Alternate cover for this ISBN can be found here
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Robin Hobb |
| Published | 1999 |
| Pages | 906 |
| Genres | Fantasy, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.21 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 30,724 |
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What genre is The Mad Ship?
The Mad Ship is categorized as Fantasy, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is The Mad Ship worth reading?
Based on 30.7K reader ratings, The Mad Ship has an average score of 4.21 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is The Mad Ship?
The Mad Ship has 906 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote The Mad Ship?
The Mad Ship was written by Robin Hobb. It was first published in 1999.
What is the ISBN for The Mad Ship?
The ISBN-13 for The Mad Ship is 9780006498860.0.
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