It would seem that Margaret Ogden, or is it Megan Lindholm, or is it Robin Hobb, has an identity crisis. This outstanding author has finally found a name that sells her books. The Farseer Trilogy is well worth reading, and I don't think the author's name choice had anything to do with the readability. The series is marvelously well constructed. A complex world, a wonderfully charismatic hero, realistic supporting characters, and a beautiful story all blend to make this a must read series for fantasy lovers.
Check out my booklist for a list of books I have recently read and plan to review.
The Liveship Traders series promises to be just as entertaining. The books are set in the same world as the Farseer Trilogy, only we are introduced to an entirely different culture and a brand new set of characters (text excerpt). It would appear as if Bantam has finally found an author with a name that draws a crowd and sells books.
So who is this woman with many names? The best online source of information I could track down was this Harper Collins interview. There's not much there, but I'm sure we'll be seeing more of this author no matter which name she writes with her pen.
Megan Lindholm works:
- Harpy's Flight 1983
- The Windsingers 1984
- The Limbreth Gate 1984
- Wizard of the Pigeons 1986
- The Reindeer People 1988
- Wolf's Brother 1988
- Luck of the Wheels 1989
- Cloven Hooves 1991
- Alien Earth 1992
- Gypsy 1992 with Steven Brust a review
Robin Hobb works:
- The Farseer Trilogy
- The Liveship Traders
- The Ship of Magic 1998 bdd catalog
- The Mad Ship forthcoming
Check out my booklist for a list of books I have recently read and plan to review.
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