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We read and discuss the Realm of the Elderlings by Robin Hobb, one chapter at a time. This is a reread and so we talk about the whole story and spoilers!
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Ep. 308 - Ch. 16 Part 2 Golden Fool - Fathers (opens the original)
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Fitz is torn while listening to Swift and Burrich. After the conversation, he decides to go to Buckkeep Town to look in on Hap and find some sort of comfort. He ends up in a tavern where Svanja's father encounters him. After they fight, Hap is frustrated with his father Tom Badgerlock. Fitz struggles with his relationships and comes to some hard realizations in this chapter. We're reading Golden Fool by Robin Hobb, book 2 of the Tawny Man Trilogy in The Realm of the Elderlings.
Ep. 307 - Ch. 16 Part 1 Golden Fool - Fathers (opens the original)
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Fitz and Lord Golden are still not getting along. It's been a few days and he's feeling morose and decides to gather his students. Fitz Skills out to call Dutiful and Thick to the tower where they meet for the first time. After the first lesson, Fitz is called away to eavesdrop on a meeting between Chade, Queen Kettricken, and Swift. We're reading Golden Fool by Robin Hobb, book 2 of the Tawny Man Trilogy in The Realm of the Elderlings.
Ep. 306 - Ch. 15 Golden Fool - Quarrel (opens the original)
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Fitz ruminates on his conversation with Thick and wants to have a breakfast alone in his and Lord Golden's chambers. However, Beloved is there and Fitz takes the opportunity to hash out his grievances. They split, having argued, and Fitz speaks with Chade days later, restraining his temper, about happenings in the castle and the Skillmaster position. Chade arranges a sit down with Kettricken for Fitz, and the two old friends discuss Nettle. We're reading Golden Fool by Robin Hobb, book 2 of the
Ep. 305 - Ch. 14 Part 2 Golden Fool - Scrolls (opens the original)
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Chade shares Queen Kettricken's directive to form a coterie with Thick and Nettle. Fitz and Chade rehash the argument for Fitz to become Skillmaster. They discuss the piebalds and the issues they have been having with the Old Blood. Chade leaves Fitz to speak with Thick about the Skill, and Fitz instead gets to know the young man. We're reading Golden Fool by Robin Hobb, book 2 of the Tawny Man Trilogy in The Realm of the Elderlings.
Ep. 304 - Ch. 14 Part 1 Golden Fool - Scrolls (opens the original)
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The Out Island delegation, Elliania and Poettre, leave Buckkeep, but not without a planned visit from Dutiful to their lands. Fitz's mood grows ever darker, festering in frustration from the Amber reveal and Jek's insistence. He grows even moodier in his talks with Chade about various happenings around the castle and training with the Skill. We're reading Golden Fool by Robin Hobb, book 2 of the Tawny Man Trilogy in The Realm of the Elderlings.
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