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Mad Ship

Robin Hobb (1999)

SubgenreEpic Fantasy

Age groupAdult 18+

Content ratingR

Pages769 (Doorstopper (600+))

SettingSecondary World

CSM age18+

Goodreads4.34/5 (86674)

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Content levels

ViolenceStrong

Sexual contentModerate

LanguageModerate

Trigger warnings

Violence Sexual Assault Slavery Captivity Torture Abuse Substance Abuse Death Psychological Trauma

Positive tags

Adventure Found Family Redemption Arc Character Growth

Protagonist archetypes

Multiple POVs Ensemble Cast

Tropes

Secondary World Dragons Quest Pirate Sentient Ship Ensemble Cast Multiple POVs Political Intrigue Dark Fantasy Magic System Sea Voyage Morally Gray Protagonist

Themes

Identity Freedom vs Bondage Family Loyalty Transformation Memory and Self Survival Power and Agency

Synopsis

The second volume in this superb trilogy from the author of The Farseer trilogy continues the dramatic tale of piracy, serpents, love and magic.

Tags

High Seas AdventureCharacter-DrivenDragonsPiracy